Huge day for me today.
My first day as a trainee solicitor.
17 years after I started my first university.
13 years after I qualified as a teacher (4 year first degree).
8 years after I started studying law.
6 years after I left my last university.
It's taken a long time, hard work, sleepless nights, lots of job changes through the recession, self doubts, tears, frustration and downright hatred (Oh, and a whopping £35k debt that has now been paid off.). I have two particular thoughts today, among others:
1) I'm really grateful for the support I've received over the years from my family and friends, especially my daughter, who has been my absolute rock.
2) In your face.
Lastly... Storm girl, EG & R, thank you for being there for me throughout the most of the above journey. You know who you are.
