There’s something about the sea that untangles thoughts I didn’t even know were knotted.

A year ago, I stood here too, same spot, same time of the day. But I was then carrying weight I hadn’t yet learned how to set down. I was torn; skeptical about entering law school, unsure whether I should finally pursue my long-time dream of becoming a lawyer, or just settle where I was. The fear of failing, of not being enough, echoed louder than my desire to begin.

Now, time has flown. A full year in law school is about to end, and finals are just around the corner. It feels surreal. How fast things have moved, how much I’ve grown, how far I’ve come from the person I was in this very spot. I faced the uncertainty, endured the long nights, and discovered parts of myself I hadn’t met before. I’ve learned to trust the process, to honor the progress, and to embrace the journey, no matter how winding.

Indeed, growth begins when we dare to step into the unknown.

Cheers to the courage to chase what calls us, and the strength we didn’t know we had. Here’s to finishing strong. ☕️

Love,

Ana 💋