growing up. Bravery and stuff
Posted by: bartandlife on: December 13, 2008
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I won’t soon forget my new sense of bravery that I’ve been noticing in myself of late. I still ‘fear.’
Many things.
But not in the way that I used to when all my true fears paralyzed. me.
Things like the Temple and hanging with people like Mark ( a 40+ yo classmate. The epitome of directness) and Wally (even older than Mark but a symbol of carefree. Slightly reminds me of my father) have all contributed to this new sense of growth.
I’m so excited by life when I consdier things like the above. Growing braver, older, more articulate, more far-thinking – more of a man.
Just saying
Posted by: bartandlife on: December 13, 2008
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I am glad I didn’t give up.
Even though I wanted to.
Even though I might still fail.
I didn’t give up and that’s what matters right now at 3:11 am
Exams are done.
I am smarter now – not because of the coursework per se but because I understand the system better.
I am more prepared for eventualities
I will not fail.
anxiety attack
Posted by: bartandlife on: December 3, 2008
exam in three hours.
Heres to hoping I actually go.
One Year Later… for my family
Posted by: bartandlife on: November 26, 2008
my weekend.
Posted by: bartandlife on: November 25, 2008
Spent all of Sunday boating up and down the west coast of Barbados and getting drunk.
A housemate had a birthday.
I’ve never had so much rum in one sitting before.
Not that mouth-dropping and admission considering I was never much of a drinker to begin with.
Had lots of fun.
LOTS of fun.
So much fun I think I may even have had a temporary glimpse into my dads mind and his appreciation for drinking; even if it only lasted for one afternoon.
I need to call him.
I’ll try to post some pics soon.
Got a haircut today.
Its an OK cut… I guess.
XM’s in a week.
I’m reading this book now:
Life's Greatest Gifts by Hal Urban
The standout snippet so far is when she quotes that bumper sticker that says “life is hard… then you die!” Her point: life is hard. So what? Stop being a pussy and face up to it. Bitch Ass nigga!
Ok, she never said that last part but saying ‘bitch ass nigga’ at the end of sentences not only sounds cool (like pretty much EVERY catch phrase bounty spits) but also devalues the intellectual worth and potential vintage of my blog (a favourite past time of mine from previous blogs) in one fell swoop.
Fuck u.
And oh yeah, I’ve been reading this too… Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (.pdf)
Career redirection… stray thoughts
Posted by: bartandlife on: November 21, 2008
There’s something very passion inducing about lawyers involved in mergers and acquisitions.
I’m not able to fully articulate it yet but it has that feel to it like its ftw’ed my previous elevator pitches about why I’m pursuing law.
It’s only explorative thoughts now and for the life of me all I can really pin down are the words/phrases/images that get me excited:
ownership
finance
mistakes
negotiations
blackberry and 7 series (*wink @ KKM*)
mergers
acquisitions
I’m still very much interested in ICT4D but the truth is, it doesn’t set me afire by itself the way the above do.
I could look at this as an opportunity to merge my interests somehow OR I could look at this latest light bulb/moment of enthusiasm as a clear indication that some self-evaluation of my life goals might be in order.
One things for sure though, the sheep/str8 and narrow legal path is not for me. I refuse to leave Norman Manley only to go work for a big(ish) firm downtown then start my own ‘hustle’ on the side then die.
I need more excitement than that.
I also need to ‘own’ something other than a stake in a law firm.
Enough of the fancy talk. For now I have two clear objectives that I intend to fulfill in the next year or so:
- Start scouting for mentors. People who can give me clear and precise advice on getting where I need to be (as the goal becomes more clear anyway).
- Work in a small startup where I can see firsthand the in’s and outs of getting a business off the ground and all the ‘paperwork’ necessary. The perfect opportunity has already presented itself in Jamaica. It will work out as planned.
I have a third objective but that might have to wait for a bit longer. That’s to get some basic training in financial management.
no more 3×5’s dammits
Posted by: bartandlife on: November 18, 2008
exams coming up – as if the already dwindling number of fresh posts didn’t tip you all off. They’re so close.
Been attempting to block out the negativity emmanating from my fellow students who all can’t help but to freak out because of our impeding examinations. Routine now, stay home and do what I have to do then go to school when I must. Even attending law society executive meetings have taken a back seat.
Thankfully the other day when my lapatoni crashed on a me, I had managed to get off some music including my John Mayer, which for those of you in the know formed the inspiration for this post’s title. No more 3×5’s is a song about being away from someone (in my case, everyone!) that’s important to me and tiring of sending 3×5 photos to help share the things you’re experiencing. This blog has been my de facto 3×5.
Exams coming up so unfortunatley, I can’t say my reason for cutting down the posts is as poetic as his. It just is what it is.
Love you all.
See you guys after December 12.
