Sleepless

Two nights in a row this week, I have found myself tossing and turning - unable to sleep until 2am. My mind just won't shut off. So Friday night was no exception and I woke up on less than ideal sleep to take my LSAT PT timed using Simugator's LSAT Proctor. I surprised myself on the logic games and was able to complete far more problems than anticipated - only missing two due to time constraints. However, the reading comprehension and logical reasoning sections were not finished within the necessary 35 mins. I hope this improves with practice, I hear it will.

I am considering taking a weekend prep course before the test, just to reaffirm what I've learned and help me to build confidence. It can't hurt, right? I am thinking that the Powerscore course would be the obvious choice, given that I've read through both of the bibles and have trained myself on their methods. I am afraid that taking a Testmasters, Blueprint, or Kaplan course will hurt my preparation by potentially confusing me right before the test. Feel free to tell me otherwise.

At this point, I am just going to continue to take PT's and review my mistakes - trying to understand WHY I missed each problem so that I can correct it going forward. I am excited, nervous, scared, stressed, hopeful, elated and more! So many swirling emotions, NO WONDER I can't sleep!

On The Up & Up

Since my last post I have done the following:

- Perused the TLS boards for LSAT prep tips
- Purchased the Powerscore LR Bible
- Cut out all of my missed questions from my PT and reviewed, reviewed, reviewed
- Read the Powerscore LR Bible (Well, most of it, anyway)
- Powered through dozens of LR problems

I am feeling better, my confidence is up again..and tomorrow morning..another timed PT. I CAN DO THIS, I WILL DO THIS!

Ugh

Knowing that I royally suck at the logic games section of the LSAT, I bought the LG Bible by Powerscore - which has been a tremendous help..HOWEVER, today I took a full timed test and was really disappointed with my score. It's the first full length timed test I've done, so I suppose I shouldn't be TOO hard on myself...but, man. This is discouraging.

Somebody, please tell me that practice makes perfect..because I have a load of PT's waiting for me on my desk. I am also doing crappier on the Logical Reasoning than I thought I would...and am now thinking a LSAT tutor may be in my near future...

Blah.

A little bit about ME

I thought it would be a good idea to give a little bit of the back story on me. You already know that I am the mother of two boys. One is 9 and the other is nearly 2. I had my first son during college - quite the unexpected surprise. I somehow figured out how to finish my degree in four years while raising a son - and even got married during my last year of school. After I graduated, I took a job in Corporate America and steadily moved up the ladder over the last five years there. The problem? I am not at all passionate about what I do or what the company does as a whole. I had always wanted to go to law school but somewhere in between graduating, getting a job and buying a new house - I thought those dreams were unrealistic.

Before I had my toddler, I was actually pregnant with another baby boy - that I carried to full term without any problems. Tragically, he died days after he was born due to breathing issues. I was absolutely devastated. Surprisingly, I went on to have my third son (the toddler now here) almost a year to the date that I lost my second baby. God works in very mysterious ways. I hadn't planned on getting pregnant again - but I am so very glad that it worked out the way that it has. The loss of my son has forced me to re-evaluate my life and has drastically changed my perspective. Those dreams I had of becoming a lawyer? I've dusted them off and have decided to just go for it. I realize how short our days on this earth are - and I want to honor the memory of my son by choosing to make a difference and chase my passion. I hope to teach my sons here that no tragedy should break you - and that life is too short to just get by doing something you hate. I don't want to waste another day, I am going for it.

Oy Vey

...Annnd here we go..LSAT scheduled for Feb 6 - applications sent for next Fall and I am studying like hell. I am finally chasing my dreams of being a lawyer - with a very supportive husband and two kiddos in tow. Stay tuned!!