semester...over. 1/2 of an attorney not yet licensed to practice law in any state.
now we wait for grades...ugh.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Food poachers.
There is much to report since our last post.
As you can imagine, Brian has been spending most of his time at the law library. In an effort to cut costs, he's been packing lunches (some of the time, at least) and leaving them in the law school fridge to eat when he's hungry. Unfortunately, at peak emotional distress Brian discovered someone had stolen his pizza. Due to his fragile mind set during finals time and it was pizza that was stolen, Brian made sure the entire law school was aware of this food pilfering. Because law students are a sad, procrastinating bunch, a facebook group was created to help locate Brian's pizza - no luck. While it was a sad turn of events indeed, it all worked out for the best. Some of Brian’s friend were filled with compassion for his plight, and they offered to take us out for a free pizza. Even better, one of Brian’s profs came along and he paid for our delicious pizza pie last Saturday evening. Everyone returned to the law library satisfied with their pizza dinner and studied until close at midnight.
At midnight, it was decided that a trip to the Beagle was a just reward for a night of studying. Off we went during a blizzard. We stayed at the Beagle until 2am, then had a light breakfast at a local eatery, The Bear Cave. Brian, me, Randy, Megan, and our friend Harlan were all talking quite loudly as you can imagine….they were studying all day after all. We were just discussing the joys of talking over one another, when we were interrupted by the only other patron in the restaurant. He said, “Seriously, can’t you guys shut up for one minute?!?” He continued yelling at us, and Brian said, “oh, he’s just kidding, cuz we’re talking about talking over each other.” Everyone assured Brian that this drunk thug was actually NOT kidding. So he quieted us down for maybe a minute and then we were back off to our regular volume. As we left for the evening, the owner assured us that we weren’t actually too loud and she hoped we returned. We walked home in the blizzard and Megan stayed overnight, so she didn’t have to drive to Lima in the snow. In the morning, Megan and Brisco were fast friends, and he was sleeping on her head.
Sunday I ventured into the attic to put some things in storage, and Brian studied diligently. Monday was filled with last minute cramming, and Tuesday was D-Day for the Fed Tax final. I saw Brian a total of 45 minutes, and I hung out with our friend, Andromeda. Wednesday we had our work holiday party, and I brought our life full circle and stole leftovers from the work fridge.
As you can imagine, Brian has been spending most of his time at the law library. In an effort to cut costs, he's been packing lunches (some of the time, at least) and leaving them in the law school fridge to eat when he's hungry. Unfortunately, at peak emotional distress Brian discovered someone had stolen his pizza. Due to his fragile mind set during finals time and it was pizza that was stolen, Brian made sure the entire law school was aware of this food pilfering. Because law students are a sad, procrastinating bunch, a facebook group was created to help locate Brian's pizza - no luck. While it was a sad turn of events indeed, it all worked out for the best. Some of Brian’s friend were filled with compassion for his plight, and they offered to take us out for a free pizza. Even better, one of Brian’s profs came along and he paid for our delicious pizza pie last Saturday evening. Everyone returned to the law library satisfied with their pizza dinner and studied until close at midnight.
At midnight, it was decided that a trip to the Beagle was a just reward for a night of studying. Off we went during a blizzard. We stayed at the Beagle until 2am, then had a light breakfast at a local eatery, The Bear Cave. Brian, me, Randy, Megan, and our friend Harlan were all talking quite loudly as you can imagine….they were studying all day after all. We were just discussing the joys of talking over one another, when we were interrupted by the only other patron in the restaurant. He said, “Seriously, can’t you guys shut up for one minute?!?” He continued yelling at us, and Brian said, “oh, he’s just kidding, cuz we’re talking about talking over each other.” Everyone assured Brian that this drunk thug was actually NOT kidding. So he quieted us down for maybe a minute and then we were back off to our regular volume. As we left for the evening, the owner assured us that we weren’t actually too loud and she hoped we returned. We walked home in the blizzard and Megan stayed overnight, so she didn’t have to drive to Lima in the snow. In the morning, Megan and Brisco were fast friends, and he was sleeping on her head.
Sunday I ventured into the attic to put some things in storage, and Brian studied diligently. Monday was filled with last minute cramming, and Tuesday was D-Day for the Fed Tax final. I saw Brian a total of 45 minutes, and I hung out with our friend, Andromeda. Wednesday we had our work holiday party, and I brought our life full circle and stole leftovers from the work fridge.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
FINALS!!!!
Wow! Snuck up pretty suddenly this year.
In brief: Federal Income Taxation, Constitutional Law I, Evidence.
I had a paper to write in International Law (on the law or piracy - arrrrrgh) and some other legal writings for a Civil Practice class.
To get a feel for it - yesterday we had a review with our professor for the Fed. Tax class. It began at 3:30 p.m. We took a break for dinner at 6:30, and after getting back an hour later, I decided to leave early - at midnight!!!!!! So, my life is devoted to Federal Income Tax law until Monday evening.
Other than finals, and my moot court assignments, we're eager for the holiday, if only to have some time to relax. Keith and Christopher are scheduled to spend some time with us while they're in the states, so we will be happy to have them over new years.
All for now.
In brief: Federal Income Taxation, Constitutional Law I, Evidence.
I had a paper to write in International Law (on the law or piracy - arrrrrgh) and some other legal writings for a Civil Practice class.
To get a feel for it - yesterday we had a review with our professor for the Fed. Tax class. It began at 3:30 p.m. We took a break for dinner at 6:30, and after getting back an hour later, I decided to leave early - at midnight!!!!!! So, my life is devoted to Federal Income Tax law until Monday evening.
Other than finals, and my moot court assignments, we're eager for the holiday, if only to have some time to relax. Keith and Christopher are scheduled to spend some time with us while they're in the states, so we will be happy to have them over new years.
All for now.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thanksgiving results
Greetings anxious readers!
You will all be happy to know our turkey turned out great! We have a LOT of leftovers and are sick of eating turkey, but we’re cheap so we’ll make due. We ended up eating a bit after 5pm, and my dad was there and friends – Joe, Randy, John and Melinda. We had a full menu of turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, peas, green bean casserole, beer bread, rolls, stuffing, cranberries, cookies, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. We also had appetizers for our early guests.
After dinner, everyone chipped in with dish washing, and we played board games until 1am. We played several rounds of Apples to Apples and a never-ending game of trivia pursuit. It was a very wholesome evening!
In other news, I got word about my “little” for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. The coordinator of the program is going to meet with my “little” this week, and hopefully her family next week, so we’ll be able to meet before Christmas. I’ll keep you posted on how it progresses!
In Brian news, only 3 more weeks til finals are over!
You will all be happy to know our turkey turned out great! We have a LOT of leftovers and are sick of eating turkey, but we’re cheap so we’ll make due. We ended up eating a bit after 5pm, and my dad was there and friends – Joe, Randy, John and Melinda. We had a full menu of turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, peas, green bean casserole, beer bread, rolls, stuffing, cranberries, cookies, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. We also had appetizers for our early guests.
After dinner, everyone chipped in with dish washing, and we played board games until 1am. We played several rounds of Apples to Apples and a never-ending game of trivia pursuit. It was a very wholesome evening!
In other news, I got word about my “little” for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. The coordinator of the program is going to meet with my “little” this week, and hopefully her family next week, so we’ll be able to meet before Christmas. I’ll keep you posted on how it progresses!
In Brian news, only 3 more weeks til finals are over!
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