Today was a good day. My day started off humorous. I wanted to wake up early so when I initially woke up and was ready to 二度寝, I made sure to open my Pandora app on my phone in an effort to wake myself up. I was ready to get up until Bruno Mars's Lazy Song came on with: "Today I don't feel like doing anything ~"
Iya iya iya, kore chigau, wrong song desho!
Anyway, that wasn't the best song to motivate me to get up. But I got up, and I chatted with Fumihiko for a little, which was a really great refresher. Then, I carpooled with Amanda and Kevin to attend the Dover African-American Festival to support the SGI booth there. As always, it was great to be able to share Buddhism with others. The drive was three hours one way, so I was pretty tired when I got back.
I was pretty tired after getting back, so I ended up watching a Natalie Portman movie, because, yes, like IU, she is my boy crush. I've been also chanting an hour in the evening. The last two days I've unexpectedly had off from work because of a power outage at court, so it's given me a lot of time to chant and reflect.
I want to really kick ass at my new job. I want to bring SUA to my job. I want to make the most of my time there and contribute my 110%.
By the way, me being Setsunai, I've been into Bruno Mars's "Talking to the Moon"
Since Cliff, who rarely posts anymore, posted, I feel compelled to also write about my recent doings. It's been quite a tumultuous past month. I began a relationship with a long-time friend that I am enjoying so much. It's been two years since dating, but for various reasons, I feel so confident and comfortable in this relationship. But I'll save this story for another time.
Starbucks Green tea latte (soy milk), no syrup. The closest thing you'll get to a genuine japanese maccha.
Other than that, I was busy with a lot of May Contribution activities. Since last year, I've made it a commitment to do participate in special contribution with a deeper sense of purpose and appreciation. As a result, I've received a lot of benefits. In fact, toward the end of the month, because I my life felt scrambled with job searching, activities, work, and other things, I had to sit myself down in front of the Gohonzon to chant about it all. About the success of my relationships, finding a job, and finishing out my current stint with my judge in the best way possible. Most of all, I was chanting for better financial fortune.
I did a 久しぶりの 10-hour toso two weekends ago and I made some difficult decisions regarding my job search. Without going too much in detail, I decided that I don't want to compromise what I wanted to do with my career. I found myself getting so desperate to find a job that I came closer and closer to thinking that I would simply take whatever I could find. After my daimoku, though, I made a firm decision to forego applying to a non-profit that I was confident i would get if I applied. Ironically, a few days after I made that decision, the position was filled. However, a few days after that, I received a [informal] offer from a place that I interviewed with 4 months ago. Out of the blue. Now, I will be signing the papers on Tuesday, starting my new job in a month. Daimoku!
Recently I've been learning the importance of appreciation. Buddhism teaches reverence for the dignity of life, all life - regardless of how that life is manifested. So, even the life of someone who is causing you problems is deserving of this kind of respect (which, of course, doesn't mean that his/her actions are acceptable). Buddhism also teaches that these problems in your environment that you may confront are opportunities to find/develop your own Buddha nature, the inherent condition that we all possess and which is also the reason for the respect we have for all life. Anyway, I've realized that I wasn't appreciating this buddha nature in everybody, and instead, taking problems that I associated with them as insurmountable and as fact. When I started appreciating though, I came to realize that I was ignorant to the fact that this was an opportunity to reach down deeper in my life to bring out the best possible conditions of my life and challenge the situation.
Anyway, in other news, I reached nana-kyuu in Karate!
It's spring. I feel a little guilty for not posting more often, especially because this is one of my only [digital] outlets. I came back from Cancun with my parents, and as much as I was complaining about the idea of going with my folks, I really had a blast. I had time to relax, which I forget to do sometimes! But more on that in a subsequent post.
I really feel satisfied with the way 2012 is going. We began the Gajokai Academy in late February, and for our region, it's been very successful. I see the other regions struggling, which is all the more reason why we need to show actual proof in Chesapeake Bay. A point to be remembered is that the administrative tasks is half the battle. The problem is that no one wants to do them! I found Google Docs to be very, very helpful . . . Reading the Human Revolution, it amazes me how strong communication and reporting were despite the conditions of post-war Japan.
But the real reason I decided to post today was because I found a Ikimonogakari song that I really liked, and wanted to make sure I had it somewhere so I won't forget to get a hold of it. I fell in love with them ever since Ge Ge Ge no Nyoubo's dorama theme song. This new song is for some new anime. There's nothing special about it, but maybe that's why I like it so much. It sounds like a typical anime song, which breaks back memories of when my grandfather (one of which just passed away a few days ago, NMRK) sent me huge boxes of VHS tapes filled with recorded kids shows. Like the animes that were in those tapes, these songs were full of excitement and sense of worry-lessness. It makes me feel 'free and easy.'
In other news, I fractured my rib, and it's been three weeks and still hurts. The doctor tells me another three weeks and I should be okay. The awesome thing is that, at the karate tournament at which I was injured, I ended up winning the entire thing. I'm debating whether to go to another tourney this coming Saturday in VA. I could compete up again, which would be very good experience. Still experimenting with a new kamae.
Whenever I get around to writing these darn things, I always forget what I wanted to write. I have to remind myself by looking at the random pictures I've taken with my cell phone. So here we are.
I went to Dick's Sporting Goods to grab some equipment I needed for my karate tournament that I had last saturday, and I staggered when I saw the prices of these darn mouth pieces. Since when did mouthpieces cost 50 dollars? I couldn't even find a decent pair of simple mono-colored ones. No, Nike, I don't want people to see a swoosh when I smile.
These last three pics are from the tournament venue in York, Pennsylvania. I felt slightly out of place when I was driving up there early in the morning up I-83 because there was just nothing around. I felt like I was on some sort of frontier ... yet it was inhabited. I later learned of the presence of many Amish and Moorish people. But as I ventured into the plains, I felt somewhat at peace. It was such as beautiful site to take in, outside the chaos of the cities and industry.
That particular location was some golf course that was decked out with snow tubing hills and some conference centers. I also won the tournament. Yes. I have a few other tournaments coming up so it's making me try that much harder at my classes.
These two gals I've known for quite some time, since they were toddlers. Their parents helped raise me into the YMD I am today. I went to visit their family in Lancaster right after my tournament, and I'm really glad I did. My alterior motive was to get some encouragement from the dad . . . and wow . . . . If you want to find someone who's fighting for kosenrufu (and remember, in the community Amish!), this is the guy. I felt so honored to even be in his presence . . .
Finally, a family friend of mine came back from Japan with a gift that I've been wanting for quite some time. I have been using my beads (bottom) for several years, and the ends have been coming apart. In fact, one of the ends just went kung fu on me and just completely came apart. I received the ones pictured on the top. I figure I can use March 16 as a good date to start with my new beads. This sounds kind of ridiculous, but I am going to be a little sad parting with my worn out beads. It's been with me through the toughest years of my life . . .
By the way, the new ones are these massive beads that just went out of style, lol. The oversizeness is still in style, but the cloth ends are not. Nowadays, many of the YMD in Japan are using temari-style balls, which really do look cool. But I really like the dark color of these new beads. Seems like I've matured or something. Ha! As if . . .
Sorry, I just had to (that's "Winning Life," the title of the introductory book by the SGI, in case anyone is confused). Jeremy Lin is hitting it big, but there are so many of these success stories hidden under the rug and away from the spotlight. But it's sure good to see this dude light it up on the court.
Our joyful Youth meeting with ESD
Meanwhile, I have to step it up in my Court. I've been becoming somewhat complacent at work. I think I've been taking for granted that I have a job, and I feel like I need to concentrate more on my tasks rather than just going through the motions.
However, I've been pushing myself with activities and home visits to my YMD. We've been gearing up for the start of the 2nd class of the Gajokai Academy, and it's given me an opportunity to visit a lot of the guys in Baltimore. Over the past 2 weeks, we've gotten 13 guys to participate in the Academy. Driving around the Region is great. You get to see different people, different lifestyles, differing struggles and different victories. It's encouraged me to know that our practice is accessible to anyone who wants to genuinely become happy.
@Panera before Coffee-visit with YMD
I had one YMD text me in the morning with "I'm f*ckig loving reading the Human Revolution," which is our study material for the Gajokai Academy. Another YMD shared that, after feeling helpless in his job search, he was invited to Houston for a interview with UNITED as a Flight Attendant on their international flights (when we visited him the first time, he shared that he wanted a job where he could travel the world). Already, there's been a lot of young guys breaking through their doubts. It certainly feels good to know that I'm develop life long friendships with these guys. I've never been so happy for other people's success. It's a different sense of fulfillment.
Michael in Arnold District, playing Bach... so many awesome young kids...
Ever since I began visiting these guys and pushing myself to contribute, I've experienced my own personal gains. I've had a few job opportunities come up, and next friday, I have an interview with the Baltimore City Board of Municipal Zoning and Appeals. This is a perfect fit with my aspirations as young attorney wanting to contribute to zoning and land use. It's certainly not "logical" how I got this interview - suffice it to say that my daimoku helped me make some choices that led me to this. I have to make it count.
One of many stops on the road in between activities.
Coffee remains my best friend.
All that has helped me realize on a deeper level why, as the Daishonin writes, lighting a lantern for others will light your own path. It's so easy to be caught up worrying about your own obstacles. But when you go beyond the confines of your own selfishness and are working for others, your own life opens up to so many new opportunities, perspectives, and values. We just become more capable people, day by day. I feel very empowered and ready to continue fighting with my guys here in the Chesapeake Bay Region.
It's not easy running around, but my daimoku has kept me going with some spiritual stamina. I'm also determined to help some one else receive their Gohonzon and begin their practice with us!
Finally fighting back against a long-lasting lull. I was really encouraged after attending an East Territory YMD leaders' conference on MLK day, and although there were the persistant and somewhat annoying "yeeeeaaaaah"s, I sincerely enjoyed the vigor and determination everyone brought.
Two kids playing during at the Baltimore Community Center my Gajokai Shift.
I'm beginning to better understand that Buddhism is practice for oneself and practice for others. Despite some mental and spiritual setback, I find myself with more energy and ichinen because I'm getting myself to shakubuku. It's difficult to explain, but when you open yourself up and share your life and faith with others, it forces you to become stronger. Well, you just lose time to be complaining about your own circumstances.
OMYBUDDHA
I've been reading the New Human Revolution over from Volume 1 (I really only got to Volume 5/6) and President Ikeda states to a newly appointed district leader in Hawaii -
"Kosenrufu mean to pray and take action for the happiness of others and thereby create a supreme good path of good fortune. When you make kosenrufu your life's objective and pray to excel at your work in order to show proof of that goal's validity, you will be opening the way for your own victory and good fortune. . . .
"I ask you to please spend your life from now on a district chief who, together with me, lives for the members' happiness. Most people find it is all they can do to worry about their own happiness and that of their immediate family. It is, therefore, no easy feat to live for the happiness of your friends and fellow members, for the sake of the Law and for kosenrufu, while at the same time grappling with your own personal problems.
"The fact is, however, that when you worry, pray and struggle for the sake of others, you are proving by your very actions that you have transcended the bounds of your own individual concerns and are opening the way for your own splendid human revolution.
"The organization will change and develop in any number of ways depending on the ichinen, or deep-seated determination, of the central figure. People will follow a leader who always fights for them. But they will eventually perceive the real nature of someone interested only in personal fame or fortune and will stop supporting that person."
Yes. So I've determined to do a shakubuku by March 16. I'm confident that my other personal and professional goals will also fall into place.
I have been eating healthy for quite some time.
Except that day. I was craving grease.
The only caveat to all of this is that I've gotten sick! I've been flirting with the flu for about 2 weeks, and finally, the first stage of it is in full swing. I woke up with major congestion, a nasty cough, and got minor headaches throughout the day. Decided to stay in today instead of attend a district meeting.
On December 14, 2011, I became a lawyer. A full-on licensed attorney. In fact, just the other day, I drafted a letter with Esq. at the end of my name. I felt this weird sense of fulfillment, more than I felt at my swearing-in ceremony. I'm sure that excitement will last but a few days.
There you have it. But I remember mentioning to someone that, after fighting for such a long time for something, once you get it, it sort of seems so natural - as if you were always going to do it from the start. That is, if you actually put in the faith, endurance, and courage to do it - no matter how grueling it may be - that process is what you remember more than anything. The results sort of just happen, and sometimes too fast for you to really know what just happened.
But that's how it should be. It makes me more humble. And it confirms the reality that, in the end, status and titles are secondary to your character. So here I am, Eric Kunimoto - the same son of my parents, and the same stubborn yet persistent middle-child from Ellicott City. Thank you for everyone who have allowed me to become who I am. I promise to be a contributing and happy lawyer.
Boss took us out to the new Phillips at the Harbor. Excellent!
Of course, with every new ending, there is a new beginning. There are many things in front of me, such as my employment situation next year, etc. And maybe it's because I'm on winter break, or maybe it's because I'm high on tea, but I feel very excited for this year.
In response to a few messages I sent Sensei over the course of Bar Prep and the Bar results, I received a message and picture from Shinanomachi, from him, which reads:
共々に
創価の同志と
三世まで
断固勝ちゆく
勝利王たれ
The message also includes a beautiful picture of Mount Fuji. I will definitely frame this - it is a life treasure from my mentor.
Every Sunday, after watching a good days worth of football (if I have the chance), I'll take a deep breath, and begin mentally preparing for the onslaught that the week will bring.
Of course, a lot has been happening. My last post was about 朝ゴンhelping. Almost instantaneously, I've gotten some results. On Thursday, I went to a Baltimore City Bar Association event at the Silo Point Penthouse and met my old internship boss at the City Law Department. I established a really close relationship with her and the rest of the office, so I was very happy to see her at the event as well. According to her, there are some potential employment opportunities that may pop up and she's been recommending me left and right. The jobs are right up my alley - they involve zoning and land use matter.
@ Silo Point
I also started karate again, and I think I'm progressing fast. It's been nice to have something to look forward to, and also a reason to get back into shape. I'm nearly back to a full split and the Senseis have recognized my potential, or so I think. Last Saturday's class was cancelled due to a Shodan Belt Test. Five people earned their black belt. It was enjoyable watching the testing :)
The biggest news is that my older brother is moving to Santa Monica. He was selected as the YMD Study Fellow. It'll last 2 years. There are, of course, collateral effects of his moving to California, so I have to prepare for more here after he leaves. I'm happy for him. If I had to choose one person to establish a solid study program for the SGI-USA, there's no doubt that I would choose him. He's moving at the end of the year, so that makes two Kunimoto's within a few months of each other moving to Cali.
We've had a bunch of going-away celebrations for him. Just yesterday, we got together with a few of the YMD leaders at Matthews 1600, a local restaurant/bar in Catonsville. It was nice to chill and do some good ol' heart-to-heart, but I drank one too many (which is, for me, one beer).
Justin and Richard
This wednesday will mark the first official step of my professional career as an attorney. I'll be sworn-in on Wednesday in Annapolis, and will become an Esquire! As much as I would like to be excited, I can't get myself pumped up since all the hard work was done earlier this year. This Wednesday is just a formality, but it certainly is a big step for me :)
At yet another going-away for my older bro, I had time to reflect with some other members about the contributions that he has made to this region, and it's made me realize how fortunate I am to have grown up in this family and in my circumstances. For all the problems that an older brother creates, to be a younger brother of someone who pushes himself for kosen-rufu is truly, truly a humbling experience. Aside from my mother, my brothers have had the most positive impact in my life because of their connection to Sensei. So, thank you to my family.
I forced Ryan to take a picture with me at Daniel's going away at the Community Center.
Finally, "Headlights," by Monkey Majik, which I referred to a month ago, is finally out in its full version! Check out the PV and a cover by CREAM.
Well, I've passed the bar! This news comes a little late considering I found last friday, but I felt it's never too late to memorialize this feat. I was so nervous on friday and I couldn't concentrate on my work. I was in the courtroom assisting my judge when I realized it turned 4:30. I was planning to go home to check it, but I couldn't help myself and ran upstairs to chambers to check. And lo and behold, I passed!
Enjoyed some with my dad on friday night.
The judge ended up stopping trial to announce to everyone that I passed, which was a little embarrassing, but I was too happy to care.
That morning, my district leader came and chanted with me. Bar prep started with daimoku with my previous district leader, and the bar ended with daimoku.
I feel a huge weight has lifted off my shoulder. My swearing-in ceremony will be held in mid-December, and at that time, I will officially become a lawyer! It seems somewhat surreal, but no matter how many times I try and doubt myself, I made it! My last big push in this series of events is to find a permanent job starting next year.
While I'm happy, I'm more appreciative for all the support more than anything. In any case, I've finally made the transition from super saiyajin 2 to super saiyajin 3 (the gold and long hair). I don't know I have to do in order to become super saiyajin 4, but super monkey mode comes before super saiyajin 4 anyway.
Super Saiyajin 3
Golden 大猿 (the most powerful form under SS3)
In other news, SUA alumni in the DMV met up to record the first verse of SUA's 10th anniversary song, "Light of Hope."
is the name of the song that I'm hooked on right now. Actually, I think it's the PV gets me - the lights and dramatic angled shots and all. The song has that winter-y feel, which is still my favorite season. It also reminds me of highschool for some reason, when I was free from the shackles of reality - it makes me feel "free and easy."
This weekend was pretty interesting. I was in DC half of the day for SGI meetings, then back to Baltimore to bring a YMD back, back home to Ellicott City, then back to Baltimore to hang out with Mika. We unintentionally visited the Fells Point festival, a small matsuri-like event. It was nice and peaceful until we ended up near the water, where the bars are. People used the festival as an excuse to get drunk and act belligerent.
On Sunday, some youth and I presented some stuff at kofu gongyo, then later on, I had dinner with some other youth members in Baltimore. Good times :)
Alrigh~t. Here's a post to that catches myself up on a lot of things. These past couple of weeks have been physically demanding, given the demand of work and my participation in SGI activities. With regards to work, a lot of it has to do with simply managing the docket and the schedule for the court and chambers so that my Judge is ready to go and do his thing. Of course, while I'm doing that, I'm also responsible for substantive legal work, and balancing everything, I found, is quite the task. That requires me to let go of any doubts I have in my own mind that I am incapable of finishing everything - something I deal with everyday.
But that's also the reason why I enjoy participating in my buddhist activities. As much as it takes to go to a meeting after work, I enjoy it because I have a chance to refresh my determination. I found that if I concentrate on my work to an extreme, I begin very easily losing a sense of purpose. It's hard to realize that when you're simply thinking that you have to finish this or that, but there's really no end to that way of thinking. It's been important to me to develop a context for my dedication to my work and to refocus my determination on fulfilling my intents.
A moment to appreciate life!
As a way of example, I had the honor of helping lead a Gosho lecture today after getting off work late. The Gosho that we studied is "The Sutra of True Requital." Aside from learning what requital meant and how it's really pronounced, my study of this particular correspondence helped me to renew my sense of mission, and just as importantly, my day to day goals. This particular gosho made me realize that a sense of appreciation builds in oneself a greater purpose for one's life, and as a consequence, helps us reveal our own buddhahood. That's counter-intuitive to the way we think of dealing with despair - western thought teaches us to feel better about ourselves and to cope with your own sense of identity. While that of course helps, Buddhism teaches us that by realizing the kindness and compassion of others - no matter how small or indiscernible - that teaches us to value our own life. In other words, it's a realization that we make that we are truly and inherently noble. So the act of acknowledging the compassion of others - the first step to appreciation - is a basis for own happiness.
So I've been enjoying myself. In fact, my Judge was kind enough to invite me to Maryland Legal Aid Society's 100th anniversary celebration. To say the least, this was an amazing event. In all honesty, I rediscovered the power that the law can serve in helping the disadvantaged. I learned that my Judge is particularly a great example of dedication to help those in need, and for that reason alone, my job is fulfilling and satisfying. The open bar and the waterfront location also helped to make the event awesome.
Unlike the past few months, I have a few bucks to spend now, so I spent last saturday, before the Legal Aid Celebration, checking out a brunch place in Baltimore - the well-known "Blue Moon Cafe." I had the stacked hashbrowns with crab and cheese. That was pretty darn good.
Now that I have recovered from the bar exam, I finally feel like I've entered summer. Because I've entered the working world, I've been fortunate to have been able to purchase a car and spend time with friends. I was a little sad getting rid of my Queen Elizabeth (the name of my 94 Civic), but she should be happy to know that another Honda has taken her place.
Good bye, my queen.
She has served me well. I bought my Civic six years ago for $4,500, and while I've have had to spend too much money repairing her, she's never failed me. She made all sorts of sounds but she got me from Point A to Point B.
I now have a 2011 Honda Accord LX sedan, which doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the EX, but suits my needs perfectly. I ended up with a 0.9% financing rate, which was my benefit. But to be honest, I thought I'd be more excited after buying a car, but after driving my new car after a few days, I've realized that a car... is just a car. I was going to go with the a coupe, but I had made a determination to use my car for kosen rufu. Now I just need to give her a name. What is more noble than a Queen?
Aside from the car, I've been hanging out, differentiating left from right at work, and relaxing. I tell you, my work now is a lot less stressful and less demanding than school is. While that's a benefit for me, I gotta keep myself in check so I don't get lazy.
Justin's leaving for SUA on Tuesday to begin work, so we had a few farewells. Actually, the first pictured below was from a combined farewell for my district leader and Justin. I called my District leader "father" because of how close I had gotten to him. He chanted with my from 6am during my bar prep days and shared with me his struggles and victories. I respect him so much, and I will miss him.
Goodbye, Vivek! I'll visit you in NJ soon.
As for Justin, we went to Honey Pig with some Youth Division and stuffed ourselves.
Real freedom ultimately hinges on what you decide to dedicate yourself to with all your heart. It doesn't mean simply to amuse oneself. It isn't spending money like water, nor is it having all the free time in the world. It isn't taking long vacations. Doing only as you please is not freedom; it is nothing more than self-indulgence. True freedom lies in the ongoing challenge to develop yourself, to achieve your chosen goal. This path is paved with the glittering goal of freedom . . . .
You can run away, of course. That freedom exists. But it is a very small, petty freedom. It leads only to a life of great hardship, a life in which your are powerless, weak and completely frustrated. Alongside this small freedom, however, exists a much greater freedom. The well-known Japanese novelist Eiji Yoshikawa (1892-1962) writes, "Great character is forged through hardship." Only by polishing yourself through repeated difficulties can you build a self that sparkles as brightly as a gem. Once you have developed such a state of life, nothing will faze you. You will be free. You will be victorious.
Once you realize this truth, even hardships become enjoyable. Daring to take on tough challenges - that in itself is immense freedom . . .
Freedom and lack of freedom are two sides of the same coin. The busiest people may seem to have the most constraints and demands on their time, but they often actually enjoy the most freedom.
Freedom cannot be measure in terms of time - the amount of "free time" we have has nothing to do with the amount of "freedom" we have. It's what we do with our time that counts. Two people with the exact same amount of free time will use it differently: One might savor it, while the other might complain, finding it either burdensome or too short. Similarly, you can spend the same hour watching television, the time passing by in flash without anything to show for it, or studying, feeling a satisfying sense of achievement when you finish. That one hour can be a turning point in your life. Freedom is determined by your values, by what you place importance on in life . . .
I'm in the market for a car - well, sort of. I'm strapped for money, but I hope to be driving a new car within a month's time. Labor day specials are coming up, though, and it's difficult to to pass up some of these sales. Especially now, when the specials are in place AND its the end of the month (need to meet monthly quotas). Who knows, maybe I'll be in a civic within a week.
It's hard not to like the Civic, but people have been convincing me that the Elantra is good. In fact, I've only heard goods things about it. Except, I don't really like the way it looks. The civic is not beautiful, but it's the typical car, and I love it because ... well, because I have one. The gas mileage is good, and it's a Honda.
Other than cars, I started work this week, but its been more of a training period more than anything. I've been taught stuff, though I hardly retained anything I learned over the past two days. I spent most of my today cleaning out my office. There is still a lot of clutter that the past law clerk left, and it's really a pain trying to organize everything. It doesn't help that I work in a historic building that is falling apart (it's one of the oldest courthouses in America... the water fountains don't work and the insulation is horrible) and that my judge isn't there to tell me what I can and cannot throw out. He apparently doesn't want anything to be thrown away, which is a problem for me. My office makes it look like the digital age never came.
All this re-organizing is making me tired. Took care of errands in the city after work and went straight to the community center to shoot an "Office" skit.
It feels a little awkward to be blogging at this time, given that I should be resting. In any case, I've had a lot of things go on. Some good news is that there are a lot of youth division moving into the area and I'm sure it'll bring a very big splash to our activities these coming years. Overall, I'm just really excited to be back in the groove of activities. It feels really good, lemme tell you.
I also turned 25 on the 10th. The big quarter-century has come. My birthday and the time I've had resting on my bed made me reflect on what I'm doing, what I want to do, and how to do it. I'm still unsure of it all on the professional side, but I definitely decided that I want to learn to really appreciate what I have around me. And to be really chant to free myself of any unnecessary ego, arrogance, and anything else that would clog my ability to contribute to other people's happiness. It was kind of weird that I recently ended up watching Good Will Hunting, one of my favorite movies of all time, which tells the story of a kid dealing with these sorts of internal issues.
Credit: Yahoo Movies
I'm really excited to start work. I'm excited to learn more about the law, what I like and don't like, and where I want to take my career. That's all for now!
