Swearing in

Thursday marked the end of one chapter in life and the beginning of another.  After many many years of schooling, many months of grueling studying for the bar exam, and many months of waiting for the results of the bar exam, I was sworn in as an official lawyer.  The local Superior Court held a mass swearing in for all those in the area that had recently passed the bar exam.  I was one of about 20-25 that participated.  The ceremony was quite nice.  Much was said by each of the judges about the importance of being good lawyers but also good counselors.  After being sworn in, we signed the oath and then signed the log book, which contains signatures of every lawyer that has been sworn into this court for hundreds of years.  Someday it would be interesting to go look through the book to see who else is in the book.  All in all, it is a big relief to have this chapter behind me.  For posterity's sake, let me say that if you work hard enough, you really can do anything.  I have gone through college, while working full time.  I have balanced having a family while succeeding in law school and studying for the bar exam.  And even though there were times that I didn't think I could do it, I DID IT.  However, with that said, I couldn't have done any of this without such an amazing wife to counsel me and support me in everything.  Thanks sweetie!