There and Back Again

Dear Tolkien,

I apologize for not writing as often as I should. I really wish that I could tell you all the things that have happened these past few months.

There were midterms, tears, blood, and rage. But I’m guessing that is pretty standard law student stuff.

But now, Law school has started up, and everyone keeps saying it is getting easier. I think it is getting harder.

I feel like Sam and Frodo, when they had just through the whole tower episode, and then get pulled into the Orc army, and have to make up for lost time.

Who wants to do that? Like Frodo, I’ve volunteered for this trip. I was like “I will bear the burden, though I do not know the way”. Purposefully availed myself to enter hell, not once, but twice. Go team me.

But when I’m down and feel as though I just don’t want to roll out of bed, I remember watching The Hobbit. I don’t want to be left in my hole, never venturing out or taking risks. Just because I’m a serious student, doesn’t mean I can’t have fun.

Law school is a love-hate relationship, much like the One Ring. However, I will not toss it into the fires of Doom. Instead, like Bilbo, I will proudly place it upon my mantle, and tell my grandchildren the story of “There and Back Again: A Trek through Law School.”

Sincerely,

N. R.