"C & A:" celebration and appreciation. The two have the capacity to be mutually exclusive but may often be found within the same experience. Despite the incredibly selfish nature of law school, I seem to have managed to avoid alienating the most important people in my life, a reality which manifested itself multiple times this evening. An experience my first year of law school taught me the importance of recognizing the influence of these people in my life, for, without them, I would not be in the blessed position I find myself in now. To everyone who found themselves within this experience today, thank you. Please never doubt my appreciation of you and your support of my endeavors, despite how those goals may impinge on our relationship. I truly appreciate you and celebrate your place in my life, continuously hoping to be able to return the favor one of these days.
