Recently, a high school friend of mine got married and gave birth to a child. The aforementioned made me contemplate when will I be on the same page as her. I am currently 22. Considering the path I have chosen - taking the A-levels which will last for a year or so; the LL.B. degree lasting three years; and finally a one-year qualifying course. All of which will leave me at 28 years old when I complete the aforementioned. It will also be the age when I land my first job, depending on the rate of competition at the moment. After slaving as an trainee associate, I will be called to the Bar at 30 years old. Pursuant to that, I can finally introduce myself as a qualified lawyer to everyone. It is after that cumbersome process only can I think about the engagement, marriage, apartment, car, family, children, pets, mortgages, education.. (and the list perpetuates). 'What have I gotten myself into?', I would ask myself on random occasions.
It is such a long and winding road that sometimes I fear I might not make it pass everything. The trepidation of failing halfway through the journey. The passion that might run dry. The possible fatigue of fighting. The spirit of the soul that could face a burn-out. And let us not forget the non-refundable money, time and effort that has been invested all this while. What pressure! On hindsight, it is really silly of me to think of all the obstacles in the world but not the solutions to overcome them. I should learn to be more positive and be less critical of the situation.
