As my 24th birthday approaches, it makes me question the direction my life is headed. I know I want to pursue a legal education and become a fancy lawyer, but it is taking me a lot longer than I ever expected. When I was in high school I pictured that I would be married by 23 and having a baby by 24. Looking back, I realize I was silly and naive. Now I know those numbers are realistic for some, but considering how I am turning 24 in two days and I am not even engaged, I must set a new time line.
I have come to the realization that life is not a race and everyone is allowed to travel at their own pace, but I need to set a time line in order to create goals and cross them off of my mental list. While marriage and kids are definitely in my future, I am not sure when I will be ready (mentally and financially). I guess I only have one thing on my time line at the moment and that is to get into law school. I have a list of schools that I want to apply to, but there are a few out of state ones I am considering in order to be close to the boyfriend. I can't believe I just wrote that because for the longest time I've been so independent and the thought of following a boy out of California was preposterous and now I can't bear the thought of living in a different state. I guess that happens when you fall in love.
23 has been an amazing year and I have learned a lot about myself and the person I wish to become. I am glad to report that I am not too far off base and I have not done anything I truly regret. While I haven't done anything particularly note worthy, I am happier than ever and surrounded by a loving family, the sweetest boyfriend, and the greatest friends I could ever ask for!
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