slowing down

Just left a message for a friend to back off of a mini-triathlon race. Although I believe in taking every opportunity that presents itself, it's time to slow down. Time to still the mind and grow the soul.

I finally had enough fun and want to take work and romance to the next level. That means going outside of my comfort zone.

The possibility of career change doesn't daunt me, but the idea of compromising with a man is scaring me to death. If it wasn't for C, I could have been single again tonight. It's tough to date someone who is so busy. Oh, I see...

All along, C & E are the two friends who have been supportive of the new guy. Why? I'll find out. Still 3 more dates planned. Got to give it to the guy - we usually end a date by planning another date, or he calls to make one.

I am always in such a rush that this take-it-slow thing is crazy. Good kind of crazy. It's like I am not going to know for sure if it's going work out until it works out. hehe. Will have to wait and see.

Before the slow down, one more trip to LA. Here we go!

who i am

I used to think that I am so unique; I am the construct of my own creativity and efforts.

sort of...

Watching a good movie at the film festival tonight, and I see that I am an extension of my parents and quite proud of it.

For a long time, my only fear in life is that I will never be as great as my parents.

Tonight, I feel closer to stepping in their shoes. So much of who I am is them: my love of cities, the way I collect friends, and my joy. My parents have taught me so much about how to be a good person that I have hope that I will do great things.

Because the number one gift that my parents give me is the freedom to be myself.

ready, set...

I am on a natural high from the best weekend I have ever had. Gave a site tour for work, watched good movies at the film festival, spent time with family, friends and the new guy. Found time for myself in the kitchen, at the gym and watched some playoff games.

So now I am going to rock the boat by changing jobs? Why change the status quo when life is perfect right now?

Because it's time to take career to the next level. Am I a fool for wanting so much more than what I have? I don’t know, but what I do know is that the perfection in my life outside of work makes me want to improve my career.

Many people are cautioning me about the potential stress of a legal career. It’s too soon to have worries. In fact, right now, I am just trying to land interviews and get offers to see if I am realistic in my desire to return to the practice of law.

If the legal profession is not ready for someone like me, then I will have to reassess. Until then, I am planning and living in the moment.