Whattaya I Want From Me?

Life as we know it, holds dear surprises.

And yes, as cliche as it sounds, there is nothing much we can do to tinker with how life runs its course. Nevertheless, this should not stop us from dreaming of achieving of what life has to offer and to strive our very best to reach the goal that we have set for ourselves.

As for myself, I am in the same bandwagon as those who are not afraid to dream big, and to achieve BIGGER.

I have been doing lots of thinking lately regarding my personal ambitions for the future. I mean, what's next for me upon graduating from law school? There's a part of me saying that perhaps it is to early for me to dwell on these thoughts, added with the fact that I am just about to enter my sophomore year. And then again, there is another part of me that persistently tells me that I should have my goals set, so as to have a path to work on.

I am currently involved in a considerable amount of student activities, student organisations and whatnot, but what's next for me once all of these come to an end? I can't be doing all these forever, as I will not stay in law school my entire life (touch wood). I would be more than happy to do all of these as a job of mine in the future and get myself a six-figure paycheck at the end of the day...and of course, speaking in realistic terms, THAT would not happen.

                                        

              hope all's good behind that mountain.  Picture courtesy of  sylviacandra.wordpress.com/2009/

Upon entering law school, I have always had my mind set on pursuing litigation as my legal field of choice (for the uninitiated, litigation is a field of law that involves going to to court and arguing cases). In working towards that, I have been occupying myself with quite a number of activities that involve communication and interpersonal skills, all in the name of equipping myself with the necessary inputs.

However, lately (again) I have told myself that I should take my dream a step ahead. I SHOULD DO OFFSHORE LITIGATION. That means I have to go out of the comfort zone of my own homeland, and do litigation overseas. I might as well make my name as one of the best regional or  international litigators around. Yes, to a certain extent, I do think that this dream of mine could be a far shot. There will be heaps of decision-making that I have to do and hard work in the process. But hell, as if I have never worked hard before.

                                               last minute prep before my case hearing, IHL Moots 2009.

I am going to strive towards that. I know my own strengths and weaknesses. I know how to use my strengths to my duly advantage. And of course, I'll be constantly seeking ways to deal with my weaknesses. I know, with INTENSITY, INTEGRITY and INTELLIGENCE™ I would be able to face whatever the world decides to throw on my path. And to that, I do need the support of my family, my friends and all those people who care for me, in my pursuit of achieving what I have aimed. 


The world better get on its feet.




THE AQUINAS has spoken.