Happy Birthday to Me!

So I had my 24th birthday last week. Although it tends to be a down day for me...this one was ok. I worked for a couple hours and then went to Olive Garden for dinner. (try the stuffed mushroom appetizer--its delicious!!)

I also got a couple gifts...sweatpants, t-shirt, PJs, a puzzle, car charger, 2 stuffed pigs, gift card, dominoes, pink playing cards, money, and a new striped Coach bag. So all in all not too shabby ;)

Hope u all are having a good break!! :)

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I'm finfished with finals...thankfully. This was an EXTREMELY stressful finals period. I have to wonder...exactly what is the usefulness of law profs giving multiple choice exams? Isn't a very inportant future lawyer skill to be able to analyze issues and write about them in a cohesive, thorough, and undrestandable manner?

But hey...what do I know. In other thoughts....I really need to get on the move with my Christmas shopping. However, I tend not to get in the Christmas mood until after this weekend.

Have a wonderful break

:)

Failure

So my multiple choice exam on Tuesday from the Prof that everyone claims is SOOOO easy?

I may have failed. and yes...I am the type to spaz out...but really...i may have failed.

Do I quit law school if I fail this class? No one is going to hire me even if I stay and graduate if I have an F on my transcript.

Not a happy camper right now.

:(

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Law In A Flash Fun

I know people are split on the helpfulness of the Law in a Flash flashcards...but I happen to like them. They keep my attention and I like the little fact patterns.

To that end....I will share some of the more amusing ones with you...for your amusement and Evidence learning :)

P.S.--i will continue to update these as i come across the funny ones :)

1. In Pothead's drug smuggling trial, the prosecution seeks to introduce the expert testimony of Dr. Mary Juana, who will testify that marijuana causes psychosis in labratory mice. What should be the basis of Pothead's objection to Juana's testimony?

Another One Bites the Dust

So another old friend is officially engaged. While I am happy for her...I can't help but be a bit jealous. Its not because she is marrying a future doctor....and I'm guessing probably will not work when they are settled....its because deep down I know I want to get married.

Although I tell everyone who asks that we are not ready yet...we really are. Its just the timing and the circumstances that are off. I don't really see a point in getting married when we cannot lie in the same city for over a year and I obviously am not anywhere near financially stable right now.

But if the circumstances were different...from an emotional standpoint...we are ready to get married. We've been together for 7 years...I know the things about him that annoy me...and the things about me that annoy him....and we're fine with both.

But since we are looking at at least 2.5 more years...I guess we should enjoy the land of limbo while it lasts.

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Beauty and the Geek

So I am totally intrigued by this show. I only caught a few episodes of the 1st season when it was on...but over Thanksgiving break they reran the season...and I am hooked. My favorite couple from last season was Richard and Mindi...but they lost in the finals to Chuck and Caitilin. I just saw the previews for the next season (no...not procrastinating...I WAS outlining while I watched ;) and I am excited. However, I think they should do a season where the guy is the "beauty" and the girl is the geek.

Additionally, in the casting call they asked one girl what the square root of 100 is. She answered 5.....I'm guessing this isn't right....but what the hell is the answer? 10?

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Procrastination

I generally don't cook much...mostly because I don't like the taste of most of my cooking. However, because I really don't want to study...I feel compelled to make a full dinner for myself. Consequently, I am having leftover ravioli, homemade mashed potatoes, diced tomatoes, and rice for dinner tonight. (Did I mention I also like strange combinations of food?)

Good luck to all of you with your finals...and your procrastination techniques!!

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Couple Random Thoughts

1. I am FREAKING OUT...I did not get enough done over break...exams start in ONE WEEK...and I am not ready.

2. Steelers suck....period. :(

3. If anyone would like to share outlines with me....let me know.

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One of the Group

I am part of a group in which of about 100 persons, 3 are women. One of those women is not really involved...she is pretty much taking a leave of absence for a while. The other female is decidedly quite masculine. So that leaves me. I wear makeup, i fix my hair, i wear cute outfits, and I like high heels. I am also one of the youngest members of the group.

So...the question is....do I try to fit in? or do I keep my girly ways and continue to be the "different" one?

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Waiting.....

So its 11:10....and I am sitting here watching Laguna Beach reruns waiting for midnight to get here so I can register for classes. Why exactly do we need to register at 12? I have absolutely no idea. What would be wrong with registering at 11? or even 10? Do all schools do this?

While I'm on a registration rant...at this point...49 minutes before the 2Ls register....5 classes are officially closed....and 2 of the other classes I wanted have 25 and 5 seats left respectively. Shouldn't that suggest to the administration that more sections/more seats per class are needed? Are 2Ls just supposed to take random shit classes and fill in requirements 3rd year? And why didn't the 3Ls take these classes last year?

Sigh. Back to waiting.

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Sucked Into the Lure of the Spider

So I used to like spider solitaire alot in undergrad (not in class...we werent allowed to have laptops in class then :)

Additionally, because I had so many terrible headaches last year, I decided to try using paper notes this year...and it worked because the headaches are gone. So anyway, I've been seeing a lot of people playing in class lately...and I wanted to play again...but I havent had time because of the oral argument.

Well....since I finished my argument today...I decided to start up a game. Of course...I got sucked into its lure and spent pretty much the whole day playing. But finally....I won a game (hey I never claimed to be GOOD at it ;)

Whats your favorite time wasting game?

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Phew

Sigh of relief. The App Ad Oral argument is over!!! I walked out feeling like it had gone terribly...but when we went back in for comments it seems it did not go so bad at all.

So I'm enjoying a day of relief...at least until I need to start on those pesky outlines.....

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Mother

For years since my Mom died I have searched for ways to feel connected to her. Sometimes its wearing her old clothes, sometimes its finding new ways to support breast cancer awareness, sometimes its hearing an old song......the list goes on and on.

But every once in a while....a moment sneaks up on you and takes you to another place in time....

I have searched in vain for any of my Mom's perfumes. That lovely scent that takes me back to a little girl sitting in the bathroom watching her Mom getting ready to go out with her Dad....and being amazed at how pretty she looked and how I hoped I could one day be so grown up and pretty. And then she would spray on the perfume.....that scent of beauty and love....and just HER.......

Today I found the perfume.....and it took me back............

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Locked Doors

Its nice to live in an area where I rarely feel the need for locked doors. I almost never lock my apartment door during the day...and I have little hesitation about leaving it unlocked at night when necessary. For example, when my brother came to visit last weekend and stayed out til 4 with his girlfriend...I simply left the door open and went to bed. I even leave my car unlocked in front of the apartment once in a while. Its just nice to feel safe, ya know?

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Friday Night Lights

So does anyone else feel an overwhelming need to scream "WHORE" when Miss Lila Garrity appears onscreen?

and in the final moments of the game when the player was forced out of bounds....the announcer said "the clock will stop while they move the chains". Um....the clock stops anyway when you get out of bounds......

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Haloween Disappointment

So I've seen all of you blogging about how haloween is just an excuse for girls to dress slutty. While I didn't disagree that that seems to be the current trend...I thought it could be easily avoided.

WRONG!

J and I went to numerous stores selling haloween costumes...and I couldn't find a single non-slutty female costume. I really wanted to be a cartoon character....such as Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet...etc. No such luck. I'm disappointed....and boycotting the law school haloween party tonight.

I think I'm getting old.

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Tim McGraw

You said the way my blue eyes shined,Put those Georgia stars to shame that night.I said: "That's a lie."Just a boy in a Chevy truck,That had a tendency of gettin' stuck,On backroads at night.An' I was right there beside him all summer long.An' then the time we woke up to find that summer'd gone.

But when you think: Tim McGraw,I hope you think my favorite song.The one we danced to all night long: The moon like a spotlight on the lake.When you think happiness,I hope you think: "That little black dress."Think of my head on your chest,An' my old faded blue jeans.When you think Tim McGraw, I hope you think of me.

Above are the lyrics from the new Taylor Swift country song "Tim McGraw." I am a big fan of this song....I like the way it sounds...and the memories it evokes for me.

I posted before about songs that take me back....and even though this song is new...it too takes me back to another place in time.

"Just a boy in a Chevy truck, that had a tendency of getting stuck, on backroads at night. And I was right there beside him all summer long." This lyrick takes me to the summer between junior and senior years of high school when I would ride around with B being totally young and in love.

When you think happiness, I hope you think: That little black dress. Think of my head on your chest." This takes me back to sophmore homecoming with my first love. My little black dress....and the excitement of your first experience with love.

Even if you don't like country....it really is a great song.

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Oh Happy Day

Countless hours of work
28 pages
13 sources
2 red covers
1 relieved chica

The App Ad brief is finished and I turn it in tomorrow morning. This makes me one happy little girl :)

Stress

Suddenly, I feel end of the semester stress setting in. My App Ad brief is due this week, I have not yet started outlining, and I just found out that I have two sets of back to back exams. Fun.

There is still 7 weeks remaining in the semester (including 2 exam weeks) and I am not ready yet.

Sigh.

:)

Intellectual Property Fun

In IP while discussing a case involving an oncologist....

"He was treating a fatal disease which you might die from....."

What?

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