What im doing right this second

Curious George wasnt absolutely horrible tonight. To be honest, some parts of his performance have been stellar. Maybe even damn near impressive. But hold on, I said near. While fire and brimstone have not yet fallen upon us, I still have my gripes. Alas, I voted, and im not even sure whether the other dude would have made a difference.

All I know lately is that if i want to wear a sweater vest with my name embroidered on it without having to worry about being called a republican I should be able to in these free united states.

And if Radezzy wants to tell everyone and their mother that he has a condo in the pearl, then its his prerogative. Just please dont tell us when you take the mother home next time. I blew chunks for two hours solid.

Snowy: I havent talked to you much since Brokeback Mountain came out. I know this is close to the time you left to go back to school, but im starting to wonder if it has something to do with the movie.

Law School: you are the bain of my existence, yet without you I wouldnt have met Abogada. So thank you and F Off at the same time.

Anonymous commenters: stick to your new year resolutions and start a blog. That way you can annoy the world without making me check my email everytime.

TV Guide

Tonight at 6 pm p.s.t, on every channel is the preview for the upcoming Curious George movie. Ebert and Roeper contend the movie has all the classic CG qualities; Hypocrisy, Deception, and Lies. This looks like its worth a few laughs folks.

Rant

The interview spots for this weekends Public Interest Career Fair was posted today. Out of 6 applications, I have 1 interview. I am excited, but otherwise feel dissappointed with the system. The other 6 employers I applied to have literally the same people interviewing for each. Even more annoying, I know some of them from class and have a hard time not posturing myself against their abilities.

Either way, the bright side is that I finally have an interview for a prosecution job.

Rejection Letters

Rejection letters are hilarious. One firm declined to offer me a summer position despite my "impressive credentials and work experience." Apparently they were only hiring people with "ridiculously impressive credentials".

Ab Workout

This is the funniest video ive seen in a while. Hat tip to Radeezy for this.

Job Hunting Tip #2358

When sending applications to the Department of Justice in several states, make sure you coverletter does not have typos.

Yet more proof of who wears the pants

Abogada: What you doing this weekend hotstuff?

Me: Gonna watch the superbowl and study. Maybe do 500 crunches.

Abogada: The superbowl isnt this weekend smarty pants.

Me: Its not?

Abogada: No, Feb 5th. Awww. Did you forget to eat your Flintstones today?

Me: Gotta run honey. Gotta cancel the kegs and Midgets.

What do you think?

My heart goes out to the family whose 7 children and now grandfather died as a result of a careless big rig driver. Apparently, the children never had a chance as the rig slammed into the car going 50-65 mph. Upon hearing that 7 of his grandchildren were dead, the victims' grandfather died of a heart attack. Truly a sad story.

The driver of the big rig is hospitalized but will likely live as most often occurs in this situation. My question to you is what is the proper punishment for him? Consider he had two other driving infractions that suggest he was unfit to drive the big rig.

Also, what is the punishment for the company employing him in light of their ignorance or refusal to act accordingly to his prior infractions. Basically, the driver shouldnt have been behind the wheel.

The proper punishment, in my opinion for the driver is life in prison. There is no evidence to suggest that the driver tried to stop (skid marks). He simply wasnt paying attention. A lifetime to think about this is the least justice that can be provided here.

As to the company, here's where my liberal side screams out. How do you deter companies from employing shitty drivers? You fine them. How much? Punitives are efficient to the extent they actually punish the company. Simply, they should be fined to the point of bankruptcy. There is no justification for why lives were lost other than the company and driver's negligence. Other companies will not learn without a lesson being taught. Capitalism might take the back seat to justice here, but in the long run, companies will be safer and more likely to employ safe drivers.

Unless you have another way?

Medium Rare

It's too early in the term to be burnt out, but that hasn't seemed to register with my brain. I can barely look at a book long enough to skim every other line. I dont even read for Crim Pro anymore, and we're only 2 weeks into the term. I just cant do it.

Searching for work is more draining that studying. I haven't gotten any responses yet so my paranoia keeps me looking for more work. The only think that hasn't suffered yet is my workout routine. What is wrong with me? Do any 2.6L's feel this way also?

I'm not sure that taking time off will solve this. In fact, im sure that this is directly related to studying so hard last term only to find mediocre grades.

The weird thing about all of this is that im not unhappy, just annoyed with studying. Sometimes I really wonder if I should have pursued my singing career.

What is all the fuss about?

I finally got to Roe v. Wade, 1.5 years into my law school career. What a let down. I knew the gist of the case, but was expecting a more elaborate opinion, protester comments, bible throwers, pictures of fetuses, etc.

Toying with the idea of making T-Shirts that say, "I read Rowe v. Wade and all I got was this stupid T-shirt."* Dont steal my idea please, I plan on retiring with this one.

*I was joking, but if you really want one, send me $49.95 and I will make one personally. And I will have Abogada sleep in it for one night which judging by the amount of creepy guys at Cooley, should allow me to sell approximately 4,543 shirts, including one to Mr. Le Duc himself.

Debate This

My father and I have been debating genetics vs. environment for a while now. I used to think that hard work could replace any lack of brains that a person might have. I have since changed my opinion regarding this matter.

I still believe that hard work can definitely compensate for a lack of brain power, but cannot overcome less hard work matched with more brain power. Proof: I worked harder than 99% of my colleagues and didnt do as well. Dont get me wrong, I do not think that I am some type of moron. I just dont have a more plausible expanation for the outcome.

Do you?

The A team

Congrats to my girlfriend Abogada for getting an A in evidence. Out of 180 people she was 3rd. Thats a gold medal in my book. Pardon me if none of you are invited to the medal ceremony.

Role reversal

I do believe that my girlfriend just blogged about having road rage. I cant help but laugh as I am about to pop in The OC i recorded from a couple of nights ago. Who wears the pants around here?

Funny Case for Law Students

Read this opinion if you get a chance. The judge is hilarious.

Bradshaw v. Unity Marine Corp., Inc.

147 F.Supp.2d 668

Thanks Pfizer

I sat down to eat with my mom and the public television channel was airing a special in Dating after 40. At first it was no problem. All this talk about meeting at large group outings, drinking, dancing, and of course conversation. The next segment damn near turned my face into cherry jello. Did you know that 40+ year olds are sexually active? I sure as hell didnt. I thought that stuff ended when you get married like they say. So here I am sitting with my mom, while 50,60,70, and 80 year olds talk about swinging, making love face to face, enjoying eachother's genitalia, and listening to Kenny G while lying on a bear skinned rug. No joke. That was the fastest and longest dinner of my adult life.

Take a closer look

I was having a pretty crappy day for no specific reason whatsoever. Sure, things are rough, but something always is in life. Then I went to the gym, where I usually blow off my steam. I was playing basketball when one of the guys playing had a really bad epileptic seizure. I felt horrible for him. Basically, I am selfish for thinking that I have it rough. Sometimes though, I just need a reminder that life is pretty good. It is unfortunate though, of the things that often remind us of that.

Try

I've learned lately that in life you can give your all, which sometimes will be enough to achieve your dreams, and sometimes falls fatally short. The point is that your dreams should be flexible and cover as many bases as you can, or life will probably be one big dissappointment.

More proof that I am dating the smartest cheerleader on earth

Just because you cant see me doesnt mean i cant see you

Why is every class really a front for constitutional law? I cant stand constitutional law. Its just not my cup of tea. I thought for sure that Crim Pro would be less constitutional and more F'ed up criminals, but its not. And I also have con law 2 this term. Im just afraid that when i take secured transactions next semester, it will really be constitutional secured transactions.

You cant make this crap up

When attending my weekly meeting with my image consultants this week, it has come to our attention that without the creation of more adversity, my future memoirs to be released in print, dvd, braille, and broadway play, would be devastatingly boring. My image consultants did what any right minded image consultants would do in this situation. So, when I went to get my financial aid check this morning, it was only 1/4th as big as I was counting on. I am officially broke. I plan to put this excellent chapter right in between chapter 1: growing up short and jewish, and chapter 3: White men can jump?

24

I just watched the first half of the season premiere of 24 and im hooked. Just what I needed, another show to watch.

Dream Job

I want to be his attorney on this case. Then I can blackmail him into getting the greatest band in the world hands down back together and like would be guns n fucking roses great again.

I'd like to thank the academy

Wow. 30,000 hits on this blog. I never saw this day coming. Thanks I guess. Really though, I dont want readers leaving comments down the road about how much of their life they wasted reading this trash.

Friday Night

I sitting here blogging about not being able to do anything. My girlfriend lives 2000 miles away, my bank account is empty, and I have already excercised enough this week. What to do? Suggestions are appreciated.

On a more positive note, I mailed 23 resumes out today. Not bad. Thanks to the government for raising postage again. Props to the registar's office for inputting my C in Civ Pro grade just in time for the weekend. Its nice to start the weekend off poorly that way things can only go up from there.

I need more ideas for songs to download.

I also need cash. Maybe songs about cash.

Dry

And one last rant. Purchased my books today.
$523 dollars.

Job Hunting

Job hunting is discouraging to say the least. My old firm decided to let me know that my grades weren't good enough two months after I should have been applying everywhere else. I suppose that is my fault for not being proactive about the job search.

Writing a good cover letter sucks. Why cant you just fill out a standard form for each employer, put it into a database and let the chips fall where they may? I'm thinking about covering my cover letter with some Miracle whip for that zing it supposedly has.

Alito eats the Frito

I'm back folks. No longer will you need to scour the archives in search for you daily fix of 2Cents. Michigan was awesome and my girlfriend had to pry me off of her beautiful body when the airline announced my flight was leaving. It amazes me how one person can affect so intimately how much home really feels like home. Technically I am home, but I am homesick without her.

I am motivated for a fresh new start on law school and my search for summer employment. For those of you who wanted the whiny old 2Cents posts check back in a few weeks when I am even more miserable without Abogada. Until then, time to get er done.

Over it

After a three day, 12 dozen krispy kreme induced coma, I am over the bad news. In fact im effing excited to look for a new gig. It might not pay better, but everything happens for a reason, and I willingly invite this new change into my life. Other than being broke, this could turn out to be the best news so far.

Number 1 reason why technology sucks

I hadn't checked my school email for some reason. Subconsiously there was a reason why. The firm decided not to extend me an offer for next summer despite my "impressive performance" last summer. Back to the drawing board.