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Counting My Blessings: Faith, The LSAT, and The Chosen

Counting My Blessings: Faith, The LSAT, and The Chosen

In the middle of LSAT chaos and law school applications, the last place I expected to find peace was in a TV show—and yet The Chosen paired with going to church has shifted everything. It’s teaching me the beauty of vulnerability, the strength of faith, and the importance of counting my blessings—even something as stressful as the LSAT—as part of a greater plan.

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Personal Statement Pending….

Personal Statement Pending….

Writing a personal statement is supposed to be about “why law,” but it’s really about “why me.” And answering that honestly means sitting with the messy, in-between parts of my story—the parts that don’t fit neatly into a resume. This post is me thinking out loud, trying to thread together vulnerability, originality, and everything I’ve been given into something that feels like truth. Somewhere between who I was and who I’m becoming, I’m learning that two pages might be all I get—but I’m going to make every word count.

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Make It Mean Something: Intention Traditions
Dreams & Direction Janessa Shaw Dreams & Direction Janessa Shaw

Make It Mean Something: Intention Traditions

Traditions don’t have to be inherited—they can be invented. From sitcom rituals to quiet moments with family, I’ve been thinking about how we make meaning from the ordinary. It’s not about waiting for the calendar to tell you what’s important. It’s about choosing to make something matter. This week, I’m reflecting on intentionality, effort, and the beautiful, silly ways we create traditions of our own.

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