Well wonders never cease is all I can say about the bar exam results. I was with a friend (who brought with her some much appreciated Full Sail Pale Ale, either to celebrate with or to mourn with) when I saw the results on the website and I was surprised, and one of the first things out of my mouth (after a bunch of whooping and hollaring) is that “this must be a big mistake.” My friend replied, “well let’s not bring this to their attention!”
Anyway I am happy I passed but a bit bummed out because some of my classmates didn’t pass who worked a lot harder than I did and really deserved it a lot more. I guess this is irrational, but I feel guilty about it, but my friend also told me that instead of feeling guilty, that I should be thankful that God helped me to do better than I thought I would.
Then tonight I had dinner with my parents and 2 of my 4 brothers which was fun. I still felt pretty numb by it all but it is starting to feel more real.
Anyway though, that’s all I’ll say for now. I’m taking off driving tonight on a roadtrip this weekend. I plan to be in Austin by tomorrow in the early afternoon to see a dear friend for a few hours, hit Central Market and the Wheatsville Food Coop to buy some foo-foo food that I really can’t afford, and then head west out into the Texas hill country. I’m not sure about my exact intenary, but I hope to hit Wildseed Farms (near Fredericksburg) to see the fields of wildflowers (particularly the bluebonnets, I hear this is a bad year for them but maybe I’ll get lucky), and maybe drop by the new brewery at Real Ale Brewing Co. in Blanco to enjoy a Brewhouse Brown Ale or a Full Moon Pale Rye Ale.
Mostly though, besides a few diversions along the way I hope to enjoy some good time out in nature (I’m going to be car-camping) and hopefully spend some good time connecting with God.
I love you bro! I’m really proud of you. I wish I could have been there with yal
tonight to celebrate!
My prayers were answered too.
Dan.
Thanks for your kind words and for the prayers. I’m convinced that the prayers and support of my family and friends may have made the difference on this.
Also I should mention on a sidenote, that despite passing the bar I won’t be a lawyer until the fall as I have to take and pass the Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam in August. I’m going to check with the bar examiners’ office on Monday to confirm all of the details, but as I understand it if I pass I’ll affirm the oath in September.
Also one more thing — to one of my most faithful readers of this blog over the last few years:
Congratulations J. on passing the exam! I was very glad to see your name on the list.
Dear James,
Congratulations on passing the bar.
That is a hughe accomplishment.
I am sorry that your friends did not pass if they would be concientious lawyers that really
care about Justice. Hopefully, if they are, they will pass next time.
people
We need more concientious people that truly care about Justice and will work for JUSTICE
FOR ALL.
Take care.
Sincerely,
Sheila
I’m thrilled for you. Congrats!
Congrats….I jsut passed myself here in Colorado. And yes I thought it was a huge mistake too. Well