Right on. I definitely have things in perspective; I just tend to be really neurotic at times. I appreciate you sharing, though. Before this summer, I really wanted to go into public interest and haven't ruled it out. Somehow I have let some dimwits on this board scare me into thinking it's BIGLAW or bust. I know that isn't true, of course, but I get caught up in the hype. Plus, like most people going into LS, I believe I will be in that small percentage of super-geniuses that lands an awesome job... hey, one can dream, you know!!!
Actually, if you care to know, yesterday I finally had to let some frustration out on this board and try to refocus myself (and hopefully a few others) re: school prestige vs. scholarship $$ and all the elitist comments that take place in some of the dicussions here. Some people are so hell bent on BIGLAW and big salaries that they can't see past their own aszes. Hope I can keep my perspective through this next year.