Coming soon...

I'm way behind on things, including installing the software for my new camera. It has such a big memory card, that I lack any sense of urgency for downloading the pictures. But soon (as in, in a week or so) I will get around to it, because I have a bajillion pictures I want to download (and post!). I promise the Blog will become much more exciting then.

In other, really exciting news, I am -- you guessed it -- procrastinating! My blog is fun, but sometimes I think I use it purely as a reason to procrastinate. Oh well, sometimes that's necessary!

I have a big paper due on Friday for law review, and somehow I don't feel the pressure yet (noticing a trend) to get going on it. I know I need to, but it's hard to focus! Especially since Congress just decided to basically invalidate my project. Thank you, Congress.

Also, is anyone else using the economy as a reason to procrastinate? "Oh well, we're going into another Great Depression, no sense in worrying about trivial things like this!"

Obama Won

But it was nice to see two people who can articulate their positions and answer questions intelligently (even if I "fundamentally disagree" with one of them on a lot of issues). I think Bush has set the bar so low (and now Palin) that I get excited when people can speak off teleprompter without making huge, glaring mistakes.

What did you guys think?

Less Stressed Because

I took my job! Now I'm officially a summer associate at a law firm (or I will be, come May).

I decided the best way to curb the baby addiction was to sit near them on the T/in airports and flirt with them. They always seem to find me, so this is a good way to go.

I have buried my head in the sand.

I skipped out on something mildly important to go walk around the North End and buy cannoli at Mike's Pastry. It was so worth it. Also, it was sunny.

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Law school is so bad for people! We all need to chillax. A lot.

A List, Wherein I Destress by Writing About Stress (meaning don't take it too seriously....)

I realized today I was using my steering wheel like one of those squishy stressballs. Only it was not squishy, nor was it relieving my stress. I wondered "Is this what a panic attack is?" but the I realized I had heartburn, because I ate no breakfast but drank a lot of coffee. Then I felt like an idiot. What is worse, going to the medical doctor with a panic attack, or a psychiatrist with heartburn? I spend a lot of time wondering this, and then I wonder why I am behind on my homeworks. (Aniuka spelling, not a typo)

Learning new meaning of the phrase "Keeping your head above water."

Learning that closing your eyes and meditating is not relaxing when the room starts to spin. (Note: drink less coffee)

Overly relieved that the high-pitched noise was not in my head today. (Note: high-pitched noises, even when not in your head, can cause headaches)

Thinking about lots of people who need positive thoughts right now. Sending karma and manna and whatever I can in their directions. If you do it, too, I'll pass it along.

Worried about the economy and if I'll have a job when I graduate; realizing how old this makes me feel.

Worried that even if I do have a job, I will be so utterly horrified at the government I won't want to pay my taxes, and then will be sent to prison for not paying my taxes.

Realizing it's time to stress less and watch cats play with their toys more.

Thinking my s-i-l should really start a photography business (seriously) and then become fabulously famous. I'll do the copyright paperwork.

Thinking 3 cats is the perfect number of cats for 2 roommates. That way there is always a bonus cat.

Feeling kind of guilty that I blew off the census man today, even though I HONESTLY had something on the stove, boiling.

LOVING having a stove. LOVING cooking and baking. LOVING living somewhere homey and warm and filled with laughter (seriously, there's some competition for best roommate ever going on up here).

I do not have tuberculosis.

It has not been long enough to know if I have mad cow, but it is now "unlikely." All that beef I ate in Europe in 2000 was still worth it, I don't care what the medical establishment tells me.

I may or may not have lost my entire note topic because Congress did something good. Finding myself in the awkward position of cursing Congress for acting too quickly on legislation I support. Law school does this to you.

I like being outside. I should do it more.

For my birthday, I would like to go home to my parents' house and sleep. And be covered in babies. I mean, real, live babies. Who crawl. And are adorable. And then I would like to eat brown beef. I have the recipe for brown beef, but I do not have the recipe for babies. Anyone care to share?

If you were a magic tree, what kind of tree would you be? This is a real interview question.

Job.

For next summer. In Minneapolis. I'm excited. It's a big law firm type place, but they seem humane and do a lot of the things I am interested in (and seem to be supportive of pro bono work).

I'm REALLY excited because I'll be back in the Mpls for a WEDDING of two of my favorite fun Mac friends this weekend, yay!

Please Read This

Especially if you are listening to the RNC speeches this week. It's by the AP, not some left-wing blog. (Credit to dooce.com for the link) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_fact_check

Random, Cranky Law Student Thought of the Day

Not to sound like a cranky old woman, but isn't it standard practice to reciprocate in a conversation? Say, if someone asks you "How was your weekend?" it's pretty rude to say "It was fine," and then not ask them the same. Unless there is some pressing matter you need to discuss, or you happen to strongly dislike the person and want to convey that you have no interest at all in their life, I don't think making this tiny conversational leap is too much to ask.

How can you get through 16 (17 now) years of education AND LIFE and lack basic social skills? HOW?? I want to endow in the library a section of Emily Post books. I shall call it the Legal Eagle, Eagle, Leagle & Eagle Wing: Get Some Manners.