Blazing saddles

Sitting through pre-orientation wasnt bad today. That is, until the gunners spoke. The entire front row, 40+ seats, was full of people who thought they were on some kind of american idol lawyer tryout. Ridiculous questions were asked, one lady even had the audacity to ramble on and on with the microphone that was being passed out. After a few minutes, my colleagues turned to me and asked who the fuck she thought she was. Damn Gunners. Nothing wrong with trying hard, just dont make other people have to wallow in your perceived "time to shine".

Met some nice study partners, all share the likes and motivations that i do. And I am still overwhelmed by how many hotties we have in our class. Thats the tough part. Needless to say, i have my game face on and am ready to do battle.

Curious as to how many peeps use the IRAC method to brief their cases? This has been working much better than the silly acronym that the school gave us. I cant even remember what it is.

Unrelated, I just finished listening to Chris Rock's new standup. A little too militant, but Chris had me crackin up when he was talking about married folk. Im not married, but can imagine. Come to think of it, I read about a guy that was married. No? Ok, I know a guy who read about marriage. Hava agood weekend.

3,2,1 Contract

If you even remember that show then I am not the only dork alive. Toyed around with my contracts book today. For what i thought it would be, it turned out to be some good readin' so far. Got tougher after the 12th pabst blue ribbon, but then again, i couldnt really concentrate with my sister/wife tuggin on my mullet.

Have a pre-orientation orientation tomorrow. Probably should make some friends so i stop talking to my kitchen utensils.

just kidding about all this. having a blast. going crosseyed reading but living the dream....

Am I really ahead?

Day 3 of first assignments. I am done with torts for now, 2/3 done with con law. With a week and some change left over I am wondering how any of the students at my school will have those first assignments done by the first day of class. Im no slowpoke but will need at least a week to get a weeks worth of work done right? It seems like even longer since all the material is completely new to me. I guess most of them will show up without having done it.

In a little better mood that I was last post. Maybe thats cuz im strapped now. Does anyone know if amendments to articles of the constitution count as articles? Im supposed to brief 1-18 but there arent 18 articles in my book. Maybe Im just clueless.

my vida loca

Im sitting here in my apartment listening to the goddamn freeway that runs right next to the complex. Its funny how the brochure for these apartments forgot to mention this detail along with a warning that if I left my apartment I could be shot. I have lived through many, many years in Los Angeles, even having my car shot up while I was in it. But never in my life did I think that I would have to carry a weapon on the way to Law school. Im not a wuss. I just know when im living on the wrong side of the tracks. Guess thats what i get for choosing an apartment from the internet, 2300 miles away.

I studied my first assignment for torts. Felt pretty good about it, and even felt that my writing is improving, even if only marginal. Tomorrow starting Con Law, and im actually jazzed about it. For the most part I am kind of homesick and bummed that I am living in a bad neighborhood. Im an optimist and hope that things will get better. In fact, im sure they will. I just don't have many friends here yet, and talking to myself all day and my friends on the phone won't suffice for too much longer. I read a couple more blogs talking about how much they hated practicing law, and it wasnt the most opportune time to hear all that crap. Why do people do something they hate so much? I went to a trial with the summers in my last week at the firm, and loved it. That experience solidified why I wanted to be a litigator. Just gotta get through these tough times. Good luck to all and if you know where I can buy a flack jacket let me know.

Loving the Wifi

Im sitting here in my apartment, homesick as hell and hating the new time difference. I click the little blue button on my laptop for wireless internet and voila. Free internet. Now i know this isnt ethical, and there is a while smattering of things that can be done to me and my computer, but I just cant resist. How traceable is this.

The Good ol' USA

What a road trip? Saw every state on the east route of Highway 80. Got stuck in Laramie, Wyoming for a night due to a 33 car pileup involving 6 semi trucks. My heart goes out to the people who lost their lives in that wreck. The fire from the wreckage was so hot it melted the pavement, causing the road to be delayed opening for almost 30 hours.

Made the whole trip in 4 days, and have now settled into my apartment. Not as close to school as I had hoped but still part of the adventure.

Bought my books for $664 dollars today. Ouch. But I am in town two weeks early and am going to get a jump on my classes. Hopefully the little boost that I need.

Winterized

48 hours and i'm outta here. I hate the feeling of leaving. My dream is to be a kick ass lawyer, but the feeling of being left behind is still aching inside of me. It bothers me that everyone will be having fun while I am studying my ass off. This is completely immature but I hate those phone calls of "Were having fun man, wish you were here".

Bought a nice Columbia jacket to keep me warm in those minus temps. Going away party went horribly wrong, as most of my friends got into drunk arguments. At least I got to see them.

Napoleon Dynamite is a funny, feel good movie. Brought back memories of my nerdy days (some would say they arent over), although ND is a much better dancer than I ever will be. Made me wish I had a dirtbag uncle Rico so I could steal his clothes everytime I need an outfit for the pimp and ho party at the frat.

Step Aside Commoners

Kerry (Mr. how can you not like me? W is a damn moron!) and W are in town today. Completely shutting down traffic everywhere. I mean everywhere. W is going to a Q & A at a high school nearby my house. At least he will be in comparable company. Hopefully the class valedictorian wont be there or W might start sweating and blurt out another ridiculous comment like earlier this week. I am wondering how many people change their political vote based on how inconvenienced the candidates make them? Not subscribing to this ideology myself, im sure there is a small percentage of people that do this.

I hate goodbyes

Last day at the firm. I never thought it was possible to like co-workers so much, but I actually am going to miss them. Went to dinner with a few partners and the summers last night. I cant believe how exponentially the fun grows when you can fall back on an expense account. This was by far the most expensive meal I have ever eaten and I loved every minute.

The entire experience of working at the firm is the single most important thing I have done for my legal career. I sat in a trial this week, which solidified my wanting to be a litigator. Dancing in front of the jury and getting paid for it is my dream. I suppose it will be even better to actually win the trial so I better study hard. As one attorney said, "It's game time."

I believe that I am suited up, ready to go. Lawsclbarbie said it best with her post about being single in law school. Don't make relationships happen. My best ones have arisen with little effort. The ladies I have chased and forced the issue with have never turned out the be the princess I deserve.

I suppose that my mood is a little altered considering I had some drinks last night and very little sleep, but the sentiment is real. I am going to miss this place. On to bigger and better things though. Stay tuned.

Homework

No one ever said there would be homework in law school. I just received the assignments for the first day of school. The time to begin has finally come and im pumped.

Collateral was another great Dreamworks production. How many shameless plugs for Bacardi do we need in one movie though? Ridiculous.

the big one

I finally mustered up enough courage to ask the hiring partner for a clerkship next summer. Im a firm believer that you don't get what you don't ask for. Approaching him, I had the biggest knot in my stomach. We started with a little small talk and then I told him how much of an asset I felt that I could as a summer clerk. With horrible agony he calmly smiled and told me he thought it was a great idea. What a relief. The caviat- I have to send him my transcripts after my first term. I'm pretty sure that he's expecting me to be in the top 5% of my class. No sweat. er, I mean... Oh crap. What have I got myself into?

Mental Midget

If life is 90% mental and 10% physical, then I should have won the race this weekend. I prepared hard for this race, envisioning myself leading the pack, while flock of seagulls blared in the background. What a crock. 23 minutes isn't too bad for 3.1 miles but it aint what it used to be. No more 5 minute miles for this guy. It is very humbling to get passed by overweight 12yr olds.
Saw the Manchurian Candidate. I had no idea that it was really a documentary about the last four years. After this performance, I am convinced that Jon Voight is the next Vin Diesel. I would pay to see a Geriatric James Bond kick some a$$.
Bought my laptop for school too. Pretty impressed with it. Now all I need to find is someone to do my homework and take my exams for me.