Con Law Fun

While discussing a case in which the court upheld the forced sterilization of a woman because she was a 3rd generation imbecile (not my words), our Prof noted that the woman later became a teacher. He pauses...and then says "Maybe you think imbeciles can be teachers." Then he looks at us and says, "Maybe you think imbeciles can be law school professors." :)

While discussing that although it is illegal to have sex with a minor, it is not illegal to sell contraceptives to a minor, a student raised his hand to ask how that made sense since why would the minor be buying contraceptives if not to have sex. The Prof responded...maybe they are for his mother. :)

There is no wrong answer in this class...well...except that one. :)

I cannot speak about law school in general...especially because everyone says that 2nd and 3rd year are much better (please be true!) However--I do think I am now somewhat qualified to speak on the 1st year experience.

Basically it is an emotional rollercoaster. The first year moves between extreme emotional swings, from literally wanting to throw yourself out the window...to seeking some relief in alcohol/sex/some other vice.

You basically give up 99% of your life...but you do learn to really appreciate the tiny moments of relief. For example, tonight i plan on watching Deal or No Deal and The Apprentice while outlining. And I am excited.

"Don't quit your day job" "Toe pick"

Someone was blogging the other day about how bad the movie "The Cutting Edge" is...but I cannot help it, I absolutely adore this movie. I have seen it too many times to count...and can quote most of the lines from the movie.

For example..."if buttoning this button meant the difference between a long happy life and a cold horrible death...I still wouldn't button this button. Now skate." Yes...i know.

It's on today...and I cannot help but watch it again :)

I have to say I am impressed. I thought for sure Becky O'Donahue would make it through to the next round of American Idol on her looks....but the votes proved me wrong.

Impressive.

Since I am a new American Idol convert...here are my early picks:

For the girls: the young African American girl who's mother and grandmother are apparently famous/good singers. Spunky, cute,...and most importantly a good singer.

However...it will be interesting to see how many of these people get by on their looks...like the girl with the twin sister.

For the guys: definately the bad guy. He is my pick to win it all...he can flat out sing...and he's HOT!!!

I was never an American Idol fan...until now. I couldn't see the attraction of listening to countless snippets of songs...until last night.

I moved my laptop into the living room for a change of pace...and flipped the tv on to a random channel for background noise.

I quickly realized that people don't watch the show to see the singers, to see Randy, to see Paula, or to see Ryan Sechrest (although the last one was obvious). People watch to see Simon.

Everyone loves to see him slam someone right in the gut with the honest truth...because when he actually does like a performance you know it must be great. Not like Paula who is afraid to tell anyone the truth...and Randy with the strange "dog pound".

yes....i get it...and unfortunately I think i may be hooked

Previously I posted about reasons how I know its love.

Today I was once again reminded why. My boyfriend is great...really...but he is not really the tell me what you are thinking/feeling kind of guy. He shows me he loves me...but he doesn't often say why.

Yesterday I called him to tell him I got a second interview...but that it could possibly result in a summer position in either my hometown (where he lives) or in a city 3 hours away. (Note: law school is only 1 hour away).

He responds in all sincerity...I will be happy no matter where you work. I am happy for you...I love you.

Yes...I love you too baby.

Interestingly today in Property we were discussing marital assets and the distribution of property following divorce and death.

The interesting part comes in when I came home and saw a news report on Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey. Apparently Nick wanted a prenup but Jessica's Dad told her not to sign it. Consequently, he is now entitled to 1/2 of their assets.

Apparently Jessica is worth 100mil...so Nick is entitled to 50 mil. The reporter was going on and on about how she really got the raw end of the deal by refusing to sign the prenup.

If getting the raw end of the deal is keeping 50mil...sign me up!

So on Sunday my boyfriend and I were watching the movie "Runaway Jury" based on the John Grisham novel. I happen to think this is a great movie...even though it is somewhat different from the book.

The first couple of times I saw it I thought it was great. I still think that...but this time they get to a part of the trial and the Judge refuses to allow the Plaintiff to have more time to locate their missing witness. Now this is the only witness that the Plaintiff had...and when the lawyer conveys this fact to the Judge he replies...then the Plaintiff rests.

Now it suddenly occurs to me that if you do not have your only witness....the opposing party is probably going to move for summary judgment...right? (Im not exactly sure...we are just covering summary judgment in Civ Pro right now.)

Anyway...I start telling my boyfriend about this and launch into a long winded stream of consciousness conversation about this.

When I finished he looked at me...and I looked at him....and I groaned and said "I can't believe I just said that!" and he breaking into laughter. Law school is overtaking my life...I cannot even sit down and enjoy a movie without applying law school principles anymore!

I noticed the other day that my car has now surpassed 91,000 miles...and it made me start thinking about my car history.

Now I have only been driving for 7 years...but I have already made it through 3 different vehicles. I am very fortunate to have these provided by someone who loves me.

My first car perhaps has the most memories for me...it was not an exciting car...not by any means and certainly not as a sixteen year old new driver. However--it was a beacon of freedom. I experienced so much in that car...countless trips to practice and school...long drives spent talking with my boyfriend....long makeout sessions. That car was filled with memories...including the final memory of the lexus in front of us slamming on its breaks and the cavalier behind us hitting us going 50mph and never hitting its breaks. Fortunately we were ok...but the poor car was totaled.

The next vehicle was a blazer. Do not get one of these if you are a 5'5 girl. It is like driving a tank...my shoulders, arms, and legs would actually ache after driving that car for any extended period of time. That car lives on....in the mad racecardriver hands of my younger brother. It now reeks of smoke and tobacco and booze and sex...but it lives on.

That brings us to my current car...the one my friends call the old man car. However I like it...its dependable, has nice leather seats, and plenty of room. It has been with me through half of undergrad...1 dorm...and 2 apartments. Live on little car...

How do i know its love?

I know its love because...

he makes me laugh. Its what hooked me in the beginning...and its what has kept us together all this time...through all the bad times.

he would do anything in the world for me. He might complain...but in the end i know that he will do whatever if i really want/need it.

i have puked on him...on his scooby-doo pj bottoms...and he still thinks i'm beauitiful.

But the moment when I knew....was when he carried my sick mother up the stairs so she could shower in her own bedroom....

I love you...always.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

My Boyfriend B and I have been together for over 6 years...so that's 6 Valentine's Days for us. Today at a very nice (although early) dinner I asked if he could remember our first Valentine's Day together.

Now this may sound like a loaded question...but we play the "can you remember?" game frequently... I think its a product of having been together for so long. Anyway...he thinks for a moment...and sheepishly says no. Luckily for him I cannot remember it either.

But the great part comes when he says "That was 6 years ago" and then sits there and thinks for a minute before saying with a slightly shocked face "I started dating you when you were 16!!!"

Somehow you know you've been together for a very long time when you are shocked at how young you were when you started dating :)

Maybe this is just me...but does anyone else find it slightly strange....and gross....to put lotion on your feet DURING CLASS?!?

Now I'm as bored as the next guy in property...and most of our classes this semester....but there has got to be something else to distract you.

However--the best part is this person did get called on....and the Prof stuck with her for over 20 minutes. :)

Property Hell

Among the myriad of shit i do not understand about property...one thing that really bugs me is that we have been learning rule after rule for the last 3 weeks...each of which is super complicated and involved (at least to me)...and then at the end of this confusing maze the book says "this has now been overruled"

WTF?!? Why do we need to learn rules that are no longer used? What is the purpose of this? To torture us?

Suit

I have 2 OCI's next week...and i currently only own one suit. Consequently, since i have no time to go to the mall..or anywhere else fun for that matter...I decided to order my suit from a catalogue. Now i figured i might mess up slightly on the sizing....im never sure exactly what my real size is....but i took a chance anyway and ordered a black pinstripe pantsuit. It looked really good on the model anyway.

Turns out sizing was not the prob...i received a black suit. Without the pinstripes. Now this may have been ok...but i already own 1 black pantsuit. The point was to avoid looking like i wore the same suit 2 days in a row. So im back to having 1 suit for 2 interviews. Great.

Superbowl Love

Yes...i am a huge football fan...and an even bigger Steelers fan...so this was a fun Superbowl for me.

Much congratulations to the Bus (what a way to go out...if only Jordan had done the same...)
Ben as the youngest superbowl QB ever....what a cutie.
Heinz....MVP and he's "Taking the Bus to Disney World :)
And one just HAS to love Cowher's chin....(I cannot dislike this man...I refereed his daughters' basketball game last year and he was the most respectful fan in the stands....)
I think I just have to respect the Steelers because they seem like such a close knit respectable bunch...you never hear TO like stories coming out of Pittsburgh.

As for the commercials...
1. I would have to proclaim Budweiser as the Superbowl commercial champ once again...LOVED the "streaking goat"...the magic fridge...the little Clydesdale pulling the cart with the bigger ones pushing...Budweiser wins again

2. I really liked the Disney commercial with the players practicing saying "I'm going to Disney World"

3. Ameriquest was a surprising breakout contender...I really enjoyed the "Don't Judge Too Quickly Commercials" including the shocking of the fly and the woman straddling the man on the airplane

4. The final 2 standouts were Michelob's flag football shot where the man body slams the girl...and she returns the favor in the bar. Finally...the Sprint "crime deterrant" phone where the man hit the other man in the face with the phone not once...but twice. :)

Ethics--The Land of Free Speech
More Ethics Quotes fun:

“You don’t always have the luxury of having lofty morals…especially if you go into personal injury…which is kind of sleazy anyway:

“Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath…Doctors say Lawyers take the Hypocritic Oath”