It's been quite a while since my last post; I would apologise if it weren't entirely justified. I've spent the past two weeks rushing across the country on various placements. The first was at a Magic Circle Law firm, which was a fascinating experience, but for sure isn't what I want to do for the rest of my life.
This week, however, has been a real highlight. A week at a local magazine has let me indulge my love for writing, with the prospect of someone actually reading it! In addition I have learnt mountains about Marketing and the Publishing industry in general, whilst feeling myself and not having the strange sensation of playing dress-up in my own clothes.
It occurs to me that I have followed (what I believed to be) the wishes of my parents. This is, I hasten to add, not their fault; it was entirely my choice. Yet why strive to do what will please those above us? Is it because I am afraid of the resulting conflict if I question the ideals of those who raised me? I believe it is.
Finally I am progressing in the world with a lesson more valuable than the illustrious Oxbridge halls could have taught me; I have learnt how to listen to my own preferences, and how to make myself happy with my own decisions.
If anyone does happen to be reading this, please take my advice: listen to your gut. I don't mean head for the Ben&Jerry's at 9am. What I do mean is if you feel like you're too exhausted to embark on a MA, then take a year out. If you feel like you don't love your boyfriend any more, then take a raincheck. Life's too short.
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