The End of the Semester is Upon Us

There is one month left of school.... OMG.... there is one month left of school!!! I have one month in which I have to finish my senior writing requirement, tie up loose ends with Mock Trial, study for finals, prepare for my new job, study for finals (I know I said that twice, but its a big one)..... Where does the time go?
This time in the semester is the time that truly tests a law student's stamina and ability to juggle a million things at once. As someone highly involved in campus organizations, I, along with the other crazy people who stretch themselves to the point of breaking during the semester, find myself feeling as if the weight of the world is pressing on my shoulders. I keep telling myself, "You signed up for this. Nobody made you take on extra responsibility. Nobody forced you to take on leadership roles." I keep telling myself that, but it doesn't seem to alleviate any of the pressure that has settled firmly in my chest.... lol....
I don't mean to frighten any of you out there in Blog World, but this, unfortunately, is the real life of an overachieving law student. There are plenty of people who go through law school without ever becoming involved in extracurricular activities; they go to class, take their exams, and graduate. They get the same degree that I will get.... the difference is, most law firms will not even interview a candidate, even one with a 4.0 gpa, that is not on Law Review, who is not involved in Moot Court or Mock Trial... Law firms want to see that you are more than just your grades, that you are someone who can handle more than one endeavor at a time. And this, my friends, is why I am currently sitting in the Law Review Office, writing this blog, surrounded by my research for my paper, all the while jotting down ideas for Mock Trial....
This is my life at the moment. I have entered the non sleeping phase of the semester where my brain refuses to shut off. I do three things at a time while thinking about another.... but I have an amazing job waiting for me this summer.... and an amazing future to look forward to..... and I am creating this future for myself with every freaked out sleepless night that spurs me to greatness. I signed up for this; and while the weight of the world can be a rather bulky load to bear, I am bearing it with my goals in mind, and my future shining in front of me, pushing me forward.
So that's all for now; an inside look at the craziness inspired by the end of my second year of law school. I hope everyone out there in Blog World is doing well, and is taking the time to do what they love :)

Cheers,
Dara