Great news, I received my first volunteer assignment with Kids In Need of Defense (KIND). This is absolutely, without a doubt, my dream organization to work for. They work with unaccompanied minors in the United States. This cause alone, is one of the reasons that I went to law school. I will begin volunteering with them as an interpreter between the children and the attorneys, and I get to stay with the same child throughout the entire process. So I get to gain their trust, and be with them through their ordeal. You have no idea how excited I am and how incredible this is.
I have looked up to this organization for years! I knew I wanted to do this kind of work since I was in undergrad! I applied to one of their open positions this fall, but I never heard back, which is ok. But I plan to show them that I am a hard worker so that if another attorney position opens up, then I can step right in! Ha. :) sneaky me. In reality, these types of organizations fuel my passion and my goal to pass the bar in July and to keep pushing through. :) It's all worth it in the end because we get to touch and change people's lives. That is what I love about the legal profession. So, that is why it is time to hustle and show NYC what I'm made of. :) Hard work, love, compassion and dedication. Time to jump in and start hustling to create my network and make myself known! BAM!
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a side note, I went grocery shopping last night with my homeless buggie. This is what I call the cart I use to carry my groceries. At first I was embarrassed, but then I remembered that I carried a small version of this all through law school. There are a few things that I LOVE about our neighborhood. First, there is a Taco Express truck two blocks over that has delicious tacos al pastor! They are pretty comparable to the ones at home and paisa hang out there every night. Second, there are some Mexicano shops that sell any Mexican product that I need. Three, The "Almost Everything is 99 Cents" store plays salsa and bachata while you shop. So, everytime we go in, Armando and I can stop dancing our faces off. It's quite funny and fun to watch everyone dancing while they do their shopping. I love it.
a side note, I went grocery shopping last night with my homeless buggie. This is what I call the cart I use to carry my groceries. At first I was embarrassed, but then I remembered that I carried a small version of this all through law school. There are a few things that I LOVE about our neighborhood. First, there is a Taco Express truck two blocks over that has delicious tacos al pastor! They are pretty comparable to the ones at home and paisa hang out there every night. Second, there are some Mexicano shops that sell any Mexican product that I need. Three, The "Almost Everything is 99 Cents" store plays salsa and bachata while you shop. So, everytime we go in, Armando and I can stop dancing our faces off. It's quite funny and fun to watch everyone dancing while they do their shopping. I love it. Happy Friday everyone! I hope you have a great weekend. I just want to sleep.
