1. I am an esquire! (translate: I passed the California Bar Exam and was officially sworn in by the Judge I work for.)
Yeah, another lawyer. Let the lawyer jokes (or requests for free legal advice) commence. In all seriousness though, talk about a huge weight off my shoulders. Although I was pretty confident coming out of the test, I could not rest easy until I saw my name on the pass list. It is nice to know that those awful months of studying during the summer (and years of law school) paid off. I cannot thank enough everyone who provided support, advice, and patience. It worked out fabulously that my parents came to DC right after I found out the news so we could celebrate together and they could watch me be sworn in.
2. Alex and I hosted our first Thanksgiving
3. I decided to stay at my job, and in DC, for one more year.
Well if you were wondering how the job is going, I guess you have your answer. My Judge offered to let me stay another year on the job. Although everyone assumed I would automatically accept because I always rave about my job, I actually mulled for a long time. It's not easy being across the country from your family and I wondered if it was time to be a "real attorney," so I could stop trying to explain to people I am not a secretary. But in the end I decided to stay and am very happy (as is my family and Alex, which is a huge bonus).
November flew by and I have a feeling December will as well. Holiday season galore. And now I can finally enjoy it without horrible finals getting in the way. Just one more thing to be thankful for.
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Bonus for staying in D.C.: you have more time to come visit us in Boston! <3
Also, that bird is beautiful. BEE-YOO-TEE-FULL.
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