Blueberry Dinosaurs

Passing The California Bar

2007-11-21T10:13:00.000-08:00

I passed the California Bar Exam. Ironically, I know far smarter people than me that failed. I am grateful that I passed, yet disturbed that other brilliant students did not. This has humbled me because before I doubted passing because I doubted my intelligence. Now I know that the bar is only a fraction of intelligence, lots of studying the right things, and a whole bunch of luck.
I hated waiting four months for my results, hated the nightmares where my computer screen went blank after typing three different essays on the bar, hated waking up with my heart pounding after thinking of things I had forgotten on the bar, hated waiting all day until six p.m. to check my results online, too scared to eat.
And when my name was on the pass list I was so happy. I cried. Because it seemed that everything I had worked so hard for over the last three years of my life had finally paid off. But mostly, it was knowing that I would never again have to endure the months of endless studying leading up to the three-day six-hour each day bar exam.
Studying for and taking the bar was one of the worse experiences of my life. Exhaustion. Self-doubt. Mental Overload. Stress. Questioning your self-worth. For those who are going to take it again, I admire you. You have taken it upon yourself to endure the whole agonizing process for a second time. You are the ones that should be proud.

NAPA...That's Amore

2007-08-02T16:29:00.000-07:00

I'm in Napa going to wine conferences.
I am VERY happy. The bar was HELL and now I'm in HEAVEN!!!
I am now a WINE CONSULTANT.
This means that I get to drink wine while pretending to know what I'm doing.
Life is good~Now I must get back to drinking

What a Saint

2007-07-21T18:03:00.001-07:00

Studying for the Bar.............................Sucks

Forgetting Federal Rules of Evidence
Expert Testimony Test........................Sucks

Having an amazing sister who will draw pictures to help you remember.........................Wonderful

2007-07-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

COURAGE...fear that has said its prayers. Dorothy Bernard

Good Luck

2007-07-16T20:01:00.001-07:00

I'm wearing these undies the first day of the bar. And if I fail I'm going to burn them.

NOOOOOO!!!!

2007-07-15T14:55:00.001-07:00

It's my fault. I have only myself to blame.
I mocked fanny packs and then this tragedy happened...

That's right. My own BROTHER sports one of these.

He said he found out how handy they were after coming back from a trip to Hawaii and he plans to sport this baby when he heads back to Yale.

However, he does have some pride. He wears the fanny pack under his shirt. So now his six- foot-one toned frame looks like he has a fat beer belly. I'm hoping it's a phase he'll grow out of. But for now I'm trying to be supportive of his decision.

Take Heed and Learn From My Mistake: Making fun of people with fanny packs is not funny.
If you do, someone you love will succumb to the dark side of waist purses.

Mini Soap Operas

2007-07-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

So the other day we took a 200 question mock MBE test. For six hours. It was like a delirious bad dream. I think the MBE people give us questions like this just so we feel like our lives aren't too bad...that, or their other passion is bad tv.

"Matt and his friend Fred were watching a football game at Matt's home when they began to argue. Fred became abusive*, and Matt asked him to leave. Fred refused, walked into the kitchen, picked up a knife, and said he would cut Matt's heart out.** Matt pulled a gun from under the sofa,*** walked to his front door, opened it, and told Fred to leave.**** Fred refused. Instead, he walked slowly toward Matt, brandishing the knife in a threatening manner.*****
Matt, rather than running out the door himself,****** shot in Fred's direction, intending only to scare him.******* However, the bullet struck Fred, killing him instantly."********

My Thoughts While Reading This:
* Are they lovers?
** I tell my friends this every day
***Good place to leave a gun
****I think something bad is going to happen
*****How could brandishing a knife while walking slowly toward someone NOT be threatening, especially after you just told them you were going to cut out their heart?
******Matt=Rambo
*******Yes, very believable
********I thought I saw Fred on Jerry Springer

The Fanny Pack

2007-07-06T13:21:00.001-07:00

While waiting in line, I saw a man in front of me saunter up to the cashier. He was wearing casual jeans and a t-shirt, looking very normal.

And THEN he reached into his black fanny pack for his wallet.

Mind you, this man was not on vacation in Europe and needed room for a camera and a passport.
This man was not at Disneyland.
This man was not a forty year old mother with two toddlers.

No. This was a man RENTING A MOVIE AT BLOCKBUSTER.

In my must study all the time, Bar only few weeks away state of mind, this was hilarious. My eyes started to water. I tried to hold in my laughter. I tried to divert my eyes and then I saw the lady behind me was laughing too. Oh, it was just too much. There is nothing more beautiful than a middle aged man with a fanny pack who opens the second zipper to get out a coupon in a self-confident, yes, I have a purse around my waist kind of way.

But that's not all. After he paid and zipped upon his leatherette fanny pack, he walked to what I thought would be a mini van. But it wasn't. Instead it was a new, nice looking truck.
Lesson: Never judge a man by his car (or me by my Kia).

* God, or fanny pack man, please don't hate me. I know I wear pajamas to the store and sometimes I forget to look in the mirror and black bean nachos from last night's dinner are somehow on the front of my shirt. But really. This is just too good.

Finally...

2007-06-28T18:05:00.001-07:00

Take Over The World Things To Do List
1. Buy small island
2. Build nuclear laboratory
3. Take Focus Formula (check)

THE CALIFORNIA BAR

2007-06-25T21:12:00.000-07:00

I had a minor breakdown two weeks ago while I was studying for the bar. I had a bad attitude.
I had a bad headache. I felt like I couldn't get out beneath this dark cloud of horror.

This was because of the Bar.

Because of FEAR. Fear of failing the bar. Fear of being stupid. Fear of what others would think of me. Fear of what I'd think of myself. And then I realized this...

Passing the bar or failing the bar won't change who I am.
Passing the bar or failing the bar won't change the people who love me.
Passing the bar or failing the bar won't change what my real friends think of me.
Even if I were to fail the bar just because I am stupid, that STILL doesn't change the person that I am.
Even if I do fail the bar because I am stupid and I never pass the bar, that sucks, but I can still go on to do great things like becoming the mayor of LA.

I am still apprehensive about the bar. I still WANT to pass the bar. I still study all the time and blare my PMBR CDs in my Kia with my windows rolled down and while in the shower. I still go to the gym on Friday nights with my flashcards.
I still dream of being Hugh Hefner's other girlfriend but I tell him I can't go to a fashion shoot because I have to study for the bar (I swear, this was a real dream).
I know the Bar is important and I still am giving it everything I have. But I'm not going to let whether I pass the bar or not define who I am or my self worth. And neither should you.
I am still stressed out at times. But I am not going to freak out because it is a test. Not my little brother's life.
Usually I try to refrain from sharing "intimate" feelings and things from the whole internet community. But I want you to know that YOU can DO IT! Or if not, THAT's OKAY!
Cheesy I know. But hopefully encouraging as well.

Goodbye My Friend

2007-02-08T15:05:00.000-08:00

My fish and I were friends. When I received it as a white elephant gift for Christmas, the first thing I said was, "What an ugly fish!"

Every morning when I went to brush my teeth, I would lovingly feed my fish and think, "What an ugly fish."

I even named my fish, "Ugly Fish."

But I wasn't prepared to return home from work to find my ugly fish upside down, stuck in the plastic plant, dead.

So to you, my friend who I had to flush down the toilet, Goodbye. I will miss the way you bumped into the sides of the bowl and the long talks we shared. Although you were ugly, you were beautiful on the inside.

2006-12-22T14:13:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

July 2006 Cal Bar Results Are In!

2006-11-20T17:19:00.000-08:00

Scary to think that I'll be taking the bar in only a few months.

Good Thing

2006-11-16T13:50:00.000-08:00

Two of our fish died at work. But my boss is too humane to flush them down the toilet. Instead he put them in a bag in the freezer...right next to my icecream. What can I say? I love my job.

What I've Learned Studying For The MPRE

2006-10-27T13:48:00.000-07:00

"H. A LAYWER MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH THE IMPARTIALITY AND DECORUM OF THE TRIBUNAL
1. The Lawyer Must Avoid Disruption.
Example: Engaging in a fist fight with your adversary may be cathartic1but is a violation of the MRPC."

[1] Therapeutic, liberating, beneficial, healing, energetic, invigorating

So no, unfortunately I won't be able to challenge you to a duel.

ITAP Competition

2006-10-24T13:43:00.000-07:00

It's over. I don't have ITAP practice on Friday nights anymore until 12:00 am. I don't have ITAP practice all day Sundays. I don't have ITAP practice on Thursday nights. I don't have closings to memorize in the shower. I don't have fake witnesses to cross. I don't have directs to do in front of the mirror. I don't have to read the entire record every night...
I'm in shock..... I'll miss Ms. Bracher's walker....

BUT GOOD NEWS!

Southwestern's Team HEAT (pictured on the left) came in second place!!!!!!!
And my team, SHAT came in the top eight.
So unlike Talladega Nights,
"Even though we're not Number One, we're all Winners!"*

*I mean, would a loser get a small plastic rectangle with "Honorable Mention" on it? I don't think so!

2006-10-09T13:52:00.000-07:00

Hidden Gems

2006-10-06T14:28:00.000-07:00

Treasure found at the local store. If only I were bald.

Just Once

2006-10-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

Just Once I want to see a Mercedes with stickers like this.

2006-09-12T13:24:00.000-07:00

This blog is like my laundry...neglected.
I'm sorry. I've never been so busy in my whole life.

Too Much Of Heaven

2006-08-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

Finally. After months in storage my shoes resurface. It was a beautiful thing.

EnerG!

2006-08-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

Now that our club has its own myspace page it's official. Don't let our extreme physical perfection or absolute coolness prevent you from joining our club. Everyone is welcome.

Things To Do

2006-08-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

1. Take off pant sticker BEFORE wearing new pants to work.

2. Take off pant sticker BEFORE passing twelve offices with glass walls on the way to the restroom.

3. Take off pant sticker BEFORE someone says, "I thought it was part of the outfit."

Whew...

2006-07-29T11:33:00.000-07:00

I was about to reach for my stash until I saw this up in the dressing room at the gym. Good thing.

I'm Starting A Running/Hiking Club

2006-07-26T16:55:00.000-07:00

Why You Should Join

They're Real

2006-07-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Walking into a store, getting my parking pass at school, buying an iced coffee drink, or just hanging out, I often hear, "Are your eyelashes real?" It makes me laugh. I'm sorry, but are you serious? Just today while ordering another dose of caffeine while studying for my final in my sweats and glasses another woman asked me if my eyelashes were real. If I had the time or desire to put on fake eyelashes, or if I could afford to buy eyelash extensions do you really think I'd be here looking like this?

They Call My Boss THE BULLDOG

2006-07-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

But he's really a teddy bear. Even though my prayers of winning the lottery haven't been answered, God must really love me because I've had the best bosses in the world.

The Fringe Benefits of Blogging

2006-07-18T15:45:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking a stapler would get me at least a kingdom

Finally a Starbucks Quote Worth Quoting

2006-07-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

"Seven million innocent European Jews were killed in the 1940's, and we rightly called it the Holocaust. Eleven million innocent Africans have died of AIDS so far this decade because they were unable to get the drugs that would save their lives. What do we call that?"
Rob Glaser, CEO of RealNetworks, and founder of the Glaser Progress Foundation.

You Talking To Me?

2006-07-12T20:33:00.000-07:00

100 Degree Weather. Car with no air-conditioning. Sweat Dripping. Finally a sign that spoke directly to me. But no. I will not get air-conditioning. The KIA is now a badge of honor. That, and I have no money. But I'm a survivor. If I don't die from heat stroke, heat exhaustion or dehydration, the first thing I'm going to do when I’m a lawyer is to get a car that has air-conditioning. I know. I have big dreams.

On The Record

2006-07-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

My first real transcript from my first real argument in front of a real judge in a real courtroom. I'm framing it.

* Names have been blocked to protect the identity of the innocent.

How To Know You're Getting Old

2006-07-05T15:53:00.000-07:00

As if using wrinkle prevention moisturizer wasn't enough I now get friends' (by "friends," I mean people I am acquainted with whom are roughly the same age I am who I share no business relationship) phone numbers on professional business cards rather than on torn pieces of paper. Instead of seven digits scribbled with a broken pencil, I have a person's fax number, home number, business number, emergency number, and email address(es). I'm sorry. But this is happening way too fast. I'm not ready to send you faxes. But rest assured, I will contact your brother's ex-girlfriend's cousin's twice removed uncle's best friend's daughter's mother in case of an emergency.

Responsibility

2006-06-29T20:30:00.000-07:00

When I hear "drinking responsibly," I think of my DARE class in fifth grade and interesting experiences with impaired judgment. I never thought this slogan would apply to energy drinks.

SUPERMAN RETURNS

2006-06-26T17:18:00.000-07:00

I have my red cape and blue tights laid out and ready to go at a moment's notice.

Only 37 More to Go!

2006-06-20T22:03:00.000-07:00

Before I die I have a list of things to do. And this weekend I was able to check off No 3!!! I picked blueberries! I left the ranch with a purple tongue stuffed full of blueberries and happiness. BLUEBERRY would be so proud.

* I also discovered that my Yale bound younger genius brother who received an almost perfect SAT score without studying, who bench presses three times my weight, who actually uses large words regularly in his vocabulary and knows how to spell them , is unable to pick blueberries that are ripe. Somehow, picking blueberries that are BLUE rather than white is too hard.

I See

2006-06-17T19:38:00.000-07:00

I've killed large spiders, dined on month old leftovers, suffered through bikini waxes, and used public restrooms without a toilet seat cover. Needless to say I'm fearless. But inserting contacts into my eyes for the first time was one of the scariest things I've ever done. Seriously. After attending an eye exam where I learned that my vision has declined to -1.00 in my right eye and -.50 in my left eye thanks to law school, I spent 20 minutes trying to insert one contact. I had two people trying to help me. Tears were running down my face as though a loved one died. Even my nose was running. At one point I broke down and told the worker that I'd rather just get glasses. But of course, I couldn't quit. She didn't let me. Finally, after about a half hour both contacts were in. The sense of accomplishment I felt was equivalent to running a marathon. I was a winner! And then they told me that I had to take the contacts out. Hmmm. Let's just say I picked the glasses with the black frames.

Sugar and Spice

2006-06-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

This summer, in less than a month, I've written complaints, demurrers, a motion to strike, attended depositions, met with clients, gone to court proceedings including an oral argument for the Court of Appeals in Pasadena, and worn out a pair of black high heels. Besides having no idea what I'm doing, at least two cups of coffee in the morning, and only one suit that I wear almost everyday, life is sweet.

First Cause of Action: Negligence

2006-06-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Dear Dedicated Blog Readers (i.e. mom and santa):

My deepest apologies for not blogging in many days. I will resume my meaningless ramble postings shortly.

Yours Truly,
Megamamma

Delirious

2006-05-30T19:41:00.000-07:00

YOUNGBLOOD FOR SHERIFF.

After driving five hours to get back to LA in my Kia with no air-conditioning and traffic (aka Hell), I saw this sign in the middle of nowhere. Suddenly the wind hitting my face like a heater, the sweat dripping from every pore of my body, the Spanish only radio stations and the dead bodies of gnats glued onto my windshield didn't seem so bad. I laughed and laughed. And when I told others what the sign said they didn't laugh. And now I feel bad for laughing. So donate now.

I Was Free

2006-05-22T21:35:00.000-07:00

Friday I finished my last final and while studying for all my finals I thought of all the things I would do once I didn't have finals. I had visions of greatness for the two days I had before I started law clerking full time...visions of reading long novels, learning French, sleeping 16 hours a day, buying chocolates, even cleaning my room. But these dreams haven't manifested into reality. I did however manage to read one book, eat french fries, sleep 5 hours a night, get sun burnt, climb a fence, and smile so much that my laugh lines hurt. Now once again I am a slave as my weekend of carelessness has vanished and I must drive to work everyday like a responsible law clerk and take law school summer classes. The shackles have returned.

It's The Beginning of 1984

2006-05-17T23:00:00.000-07:00

"Where is all this pathos about protecting human rights and democracy when it comes to the need to pursue their own interests?"

Vladimir Putin, Russian President, talking about the US.

Showing You The Money

2006-05-14T21:24:00.000-07:00

This is an actual check for real money. My money. Money from my summer law clerking job. Oh, praise God! I was so happy to see it. $54.93. Big bucks. That's like two venti caramel frappucinos with an extra shot of espresso or one gallon of gas. And this is not law school loan money which means I won't have to pay this back until the day I die. Even though I have my Business Associations final tomorrow, I am happy. I showed you the money.

I Really Do Have Friends

2006-05-13T14:01:00.000-07:00

I went to the pool last night to do some lap swimming. There were three girls in the spa. Thinking nothing of it, I got in the spa to relax for a while.
The girls leave to go to the restroom and on their way back I can hear them talking..."is she all alone? She's not here with her friends? That's so sad..." and then I realize they're talking about me.
And then they ask me, "Are you friends with them (motioning to the people in the pool)?" And I say, "No. I am here alone."And they say, "Oh."
What I wanted to say is, "I have friends! I promise! I am not a pathetic loser who always goes to the spa alone on a Friday night! Some people like me! I just wanted to relax by myself for a while....by choice. Look, I am not a social outcast. I am not socially inept. I have a blog...wait. never mind that last sentence...I mean, I might have a blog and I might be by myself, but I look better in a bathing suit then you do..."

Light at the End of the Tunnel

2006-05-11T15:37:00.000-07:00

SBA SOUTHWESTERN END OF THE YEAR PARTY!

WHERE: Jimmy's Lounge, FORMERLY known as EL Centro 6202 Santa Monica Blvd (1 block East of Vine)

WHEN: MAY 19th, FRIDAY...DOORS OPEN @ 9pm-2am

WHY: This party is in honor of all law students finishing their 05-06' year. But ANYONE is invited. No guest lists. Congratulations to the graduating students!

Cover will be 10 bucks BUTTTTTT there will an OPEN BAR TILL.......10pm so free drinks for all of those people who want to let go after finals.

New Residence: Starbucks

2006-05-09T22:15:00.000-07:00

They have electrical outlets, free samples, tables, and caffeine (usually). Finals Heaven.

I Want This

2006-05-07T18:14:00.000-07:00

* No. I'm joking. Please don't buy me this for Christmas, my birthday, Valentine's Day, Easter, Chinese New Years, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day or any other day. However, I will accept large sums of money or diamonds.

Call NOW!

2006-05-06T08:49:00.000-07:00

In a span of an hour, I witnessed more than 7 commercials about "calling now," "meeting great new people," "women that want to talk," "hot conversations," "text message FINE right now," during one hour of Dr. 90210.

And then I realized that I was sitting at home on my sofa by myself on a Friday night at 10pm eating an orange. AHHH! I'm the target audience!!!!!!

My favorite part of the commercials is after the attractive women who are wearing basically nothing make sensual glances at the TV while they pretend they're on the phone talking. And then my next favorite part is some really attractive man who is usually sitting on a motorcycle or doing something else that's really manly says he's calling now and it's his favorite thing to do.

These attractive people are so attractive that they sit home just like me in lingerie or on motorcycles to have quality conversations with others.

I'm blaming finals for my TV watching. I mean, usually on a Friday night I'm sleeping...I mean, I'm out partying.

In Honor of Finals

2006-05-04T15:43:00.000-07:00

Instead of turning to cocaine, heroin, or other illegal substances, I maintain my sanity by baking cookies. Zero addiction and lots of fat. It's a finals tradition.

Childhood

2006-04-29T20:59:00.000-07:00

In my day I played cops and robbers on my 10 speed bike. I made mud pies and rolled down hills. I raced to the mailbox and jumped up and down just to feel my hair bounce. This is just sad.

More Horrors In Legal Profession

2006-04-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

"Stay away from the bar, pun intended." Prof. Pugsley

Yesterday we had a guest speaker who told of the horrors of being a lawyer. He gave statistics that I can no longer remember because of the trauma of hearing that most lawyers, even those that seem to be happy and fine have huge problems, whether professional, or personal. After telling stories of lawyers in his "let's get help group," and speaking of how many lawyers abuse alcohol and drugs I question whether I picked the right profession to go into.

Something Looks Wrong...

2006-04-23T13:15:00.000-07:00

But not as wrong as this...

Before the Awards Banquet...

2006-04-23T09:53:00.000-07:00

Only The Standard can have a huge foot thing in a room and no door on the shower and can call it style. That's awesome.

Hallelujah

2006-04-21T18:09:00.000-07:00

Going to church on Easter Sunday I saw this miracle...a man playing two pianos at one time!

Feeling the Pain

2006-04-21T18:04:00.000-07:00

Irony

2006-04-17T19:08:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Starbucks.
They ran out of coffee.
I laughed and then cried.

So true Socrates, so true...

2006-04-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

Only In LA

2006-04-08T15:53:00.000-07:00

I'm loved

2006-04-06T22:36:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the anonymous writers. I have such secret love buddies that even I don't know who they are.

SBA Election Lunch

2006-04-04T18:32:00.000-07:00

The Romanos, The Improvables, and Mike Montgomery are all running for next years SBA Board. In between serving El Pollo Loco, eating, selling Barrister's Ball tickets, and listening to speeches, I couldn't help but feel like a proud parent as I heard the candidates speeches. I also felt torn between sheer joy and sadness realizing that soon my SBA Vice-Presidency reign will end.

Get a Kia Rio---Trade With Me...Please

2006-03-29T20:59:00.000-08:00

The master of all cars with a hanging tree car freshner? This is a horrific case of porche abuse.

Food Fashion Faux Pas

2006-03-25T09:30:00.000-08:00

No need to have this as decoration at a restaurant. Translation: Disgust

Big Cents

2006-03-24T17:56:00.000-08:00

Las Vegas + Spring Break= A cheesy but happy time. I was feeling really good and left the one-cent machines long enough to drop a couple of pennies into this fine piece of machinery...and I lost! A total of five dollars wasted on gambling...down the drain along with my dreams of winning a shiny red convertible and millions of dollars.

p.s. The buffets for 10.99 are NOT good. All the food tastes like second grade cafeteria stuff. But I felt obligated to eat everything, even melted strawberry custard ice cream that tastes more like a strawberry cough drop. Don't do it! You'll leave feeling bloated and sick.

Pretty in Pink

2006-03-16T16:29:00.000-08:00

Losing my cell phone for a day and a half was like losing half my mind. Stuck in traffic I was unable to call....in class I was unable to text message...seeing something funny I wasn't able to take a picture...trying to remember my roommate's number and the rest of the 67 contacts in my phone was impossible. But once again God (or maybe Bibleman) had my back. I got this baby for free, well kinda, because of overcharges Cingular billed me for the past three months. And it's pink. In college I would have died carrying around this phone because it would have been too "girly." But now I just don't care. I'm over the denial stage. My name is Tessa and I like pink.

The Best Bad Dinner I've Ever Cooked

2006-03-14T22:41:00.000-08:00

Fishy inedible salmon and burnt & mangled croissant rolls. Finding a salmon recipe marked "easy" on Food Network was too hard for me. Yet my cooking disaster was a brilliant success. Instead I received a free delicious dinner out with Angela and the Fam and winning strategy tips on my ITAP competition---I love it! If only I could cook disgusting meals more often! Un grand, grand merci Mark!

Let's Party

2006-03-14T22:22:00.000-08:00

As if this picture of two beautiful people selling tickets doesn't want you to go to the Southwestern Law Barrister's Ball wait until you hear more! That's right--after many (and by many I mean literally days and missed classes) trials I spent in the Student Affairs office haggling over contracts and alcohol provisions, Southwestern Law School is having its first Barrister's Ball!

Details: April 7, from 7:30-12 am in Marina Del Rey aboard a yacht where dinner, dancing and fun await. Tickets $60. Ticket Sale outside of the W building 3/15-16 12:30-2 and 5-6 and 3/27-30 12:30-2 and 3/29-30 from 5-6. SW students can bring one significant other outside of the SW Law community. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Cash Bar after your one free drink ticket. Dress to Impress-Black Tie.

My Prayers Are Answered

2006-03-13T23:30:00.000-08:00

Skipping Gray and Going White

2006-03-13T22:58:00.000-08:00

I am a 78 year old woman trapped inside a 24 year old body. My plans for spring break include a trip to Las Vegas where I will spend my days and nights sleeping. When I'm feeling really energetic I'll reach for the TV remote. Lifetime Original Movies. My first choice.

Not the President

2006-03-10T10:58:00.000-08:00

Last night I decided to run for ATLA President of Southwestern. And I lost. Out of the three people running I came in third. It was a deflating experience. So I called my family for support. I told my 17 year old brother, "I am sad because I lost. I am not the ATLA President." There was a long pause and then he responded, "My teacher's son has a brain tumor."
So what the hell. I'm not the ATLA President. I didn't get the most votes. I was prideful to even think that I could win against someone who had been on the ATLA Board for the past 2 years. And I stopped (or tried to stop) feeling sorry for myself. I thought of Abe Lincoln and how many times he failed before he became President of the United States and tried to forget the words of Homer Simpson, "If you try, you might fail. So the lesson to be learned is never try." Then I received a call from Josh, the President of ATLA this year saying that I could be on the Board as the Parliamentarian. Yes!!! I eagerly accepted!! Now I just have to find out what a Parliamentarian does...

Gold Digger

2006-03-09T12:04:00.000-08:00

While in San Diego last weekend for the ABA 9th Circuit Conference, us law students were supposed to "network" with lawyers at different tables for a specified time period. After about an hour and four tables later, all subjects seemed to be talked about. At the fifth table, after introducing ourselves I thought I'd try a lighter approach. When asked by a lawyer what we'd like to know, I said, "Tell us how we can make loads of money." I WAS JOKING. But now one else knew. For the rest of the time the lawyers talked about how it wasn't about money but loving what you do. At the very end, the lawyer next to me leaned over and whispered, "Remember, it's not about the money." I'm glad to know that I made such a good impression while networking. At the next table I went to I talked about how I received a public interest grant for the summer... Maybe next time I'll ask what I should do to marry rich...

ABA 9th Circuit Governor

2006-03-06T12:01:00.000-08:00

This man, Alex Raminfar, defender of justice and king of all quotes, is the newly elected ABA Governor of the 9th Circuit. He had fierce compeititon from Loyola and USD but Alex's love and dedication to the ABA and the common man won him the majority of votes. Congratulations!

My Last Trip

2006-03-02T15:16:00.000-08:00

While handing out SBA T-Shirts (yes...still...) in class I forgot how to walk and I tripped over a step and fell in front of many of my peers. It wasn't just a stumble but a full on whole body on the floor fall. No injuries except a bruised ego. But don't worry. The SBA shirts are fine. My body cushioned the fall of the shirts.

* Please post embarrassing stories about you and let the healing process begin by sharing! Cookies to the person with the best story...

What Is the World Coming To?

2006-02-28T16:52:00.000-08:00

You know you're at the gym when the vending machine has slots full of socks and deodorant rather than scrumptious candies.

In With The Big Dogs

2006-02-28T13:00:00.000-08:00

9 out of the 11 new Law Review board members are in my Business Associations class. Now that's just scary for the rest of us.

A Line Cutter

2006-02-26T18:29:00.000-08:00

Yesterday while waiting patiently in line at a busy grocery store, an old woman cut in front of me. She almost brushed my shoulder as she passed me up in line. In this situation what do you say? "Excuse me old lady, but you cut in front of me. Please wait your turn?" I stood puzzled and a little perturbed as I compared her 25 items to my 3 and then I had an epiphany. She is an old woman and I am a young woman and one day I will be an old woman. And when I am an old woman I am not going to wait behind some young woman hoodlum reading all the magazine gossip either. I am going to cut knowing that my gray hair brings me the right to get in front of people that can stand longer than I and can still wear high heels. So although I had to wait an extra five minutes in line I'll get it back 40 years from now.

Learning Never Ends In Legal Profession

2006-02-24T13:44:00.000-08:00

"We're not ignorant like everybody else."
While discussing Ch.10: Bias in (and out of) the Courtroom

"She's not dressed appropriately."
Discussing why women lawyers are mistaken for secretaries.

Law students showing their "understanding" of bias...always a great time. I stayed awake the whole class.

Congratulations!!!!

2006-02-24T11:02:00.000-08:00

Not only is Sumi beautiful and awesome and amazing, she was also a Semi-Finalist in her last Moot Court competition. Only one wise quote will do this accomplishment justice-- "You go girl!"*

*I still owe you a dollar

Bundles Of Joy

2006-02-22T00:40:00.000-08:00

As if celebrating with friends over sushi for Fertig's pre-birthday party wasn't enough, on the menu were Happy Rolls. Wow. Little reminders of how sweet life and raw fish really is.

Cruising

2006-02-21T23:43:00.000-08:00

Today I strolled the streets of LA with two car seats in my Kia Rio. This complimented my weekend of going into Target wearing black lycra stretch pants and an XL T-shirt to buy diapers, losing feeling in my arms as I tried to carry an 18 pound baby around with me for more than an hour, and a five am trip to LAX this morning to say goodbye to my sister and my nieces who were visiting from Hawaii. Mothers and Fathers of the world, I salute you. This weekend I realized that my sister isn't just my sis anymore but an amazing woman and mother. She's such a good mom that she won't embarrass her children by wearing spandex stretch pants to Target. That's the responsibility of all good aunts.

Hateful Things

2006-02-15T12:26:00.000-08:00

Traffic and being sick are two of the worst things ever. As I was coughing up a lung while trying to get to school today I went about 6 miles in 50 minutes and on a good day I probably could have ran faster. And while I realized that by the time I'd get to Con Law the class would be over, I also realized that I was without Kleenex and my snotty nose just wasn't going to make it. So after wasting a good two hours of my life including the 45 minutes it actually took me to get out of bed this morning, I went back home and ate a cookie I couldn't taste.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2006-02-13T21:53:00.000-08:00

It's the night before but I just couldn't wait. The chocolate is open.

Grateful

2006-02-12T20:49:00.000-08:00

This weekend I went home. At one am last night my mom came into my sister's room and asked if we would like to eat hamburgers. As we were eating, my mom picked up her guitar and sang. And I thought about my brother's college essay and what he had written..."My family is a vine, and I am a tendril entertwined. As I prepare to branch off on my own, I realize more than ever that is is always the support behind me. The first day of my schooling career, I decided to shake my kindergarten teacher's hand. I beamed with pride even though I had others tying my shoes; I was radiant, but then again, I had flowers blooming behind me..."

Bison Spirit Forever

2006-02-12T20:34:00.000-08:00

Although it is officially the end of Bison Week my heart swells with school pride.
I've learned that I can survive off of four hours or less of sleep per night for a whole week and that yes, 500 sodas and 500 bags of chips can fit into my little Kia Rio all at one time. I've learned that Section B of last year are still the softball champs of the world and school T-shirts can be cool. I love you Southwestern and Billy the Bison, I love you too.

How I Know I'm At Law School

2006-02-06T20:51:00.000-08:00

A Fantastic American Tradition

2006-02-05T09:35:00.000-08:00

The Super Bowl means lots of things besides big men running around in tight spandex hitting each other and then falling down. The Super Bowl is all American. It's a great day to celebrate by drinking beer, eating potato chips, making loud noises and watching great commercials. Today is the day that I am proud to say that I am an American and I watch the Super Bowl. And other countries say we have no culture. Hah. We created McDonalds.

Wisdom Found At The Grocery Store

2006-02-05T08:35:00.000-08:00

As I have learned, cheaper is not always better. A company that chooses to advertise its wine with two people canoeing? Hmmm. Questionable.

One Quote That Says It All

2006-02-02T10:34:00.000-08:00

The 3.99 Haircut From HELL

2006-01-31T19:16:00.000-08:00

This is a real picture of how I looked only minutes after I left the haircut place advertising haircuts for only $3.99.

I have 1989 8-year-old bangs. I have frizz. I have fluff.

I have horror. On Friday I will be seeing high school friends that I haven't seen in six years. Glad to know I'll be making a lasting impression.

Next time I'll try a place where the hairdresser actually rinses all the soap from my hair on the first try. *

* Moral: If you need a haircut and you're a poor law student starve until you can save up enough money to afford a gay hairdresser at a posh salon.

Hard At Work For YOU

2006-01-31T19:08:00.000-08:00

SBA continues to work around the clock to provide SW students with the highest quality of services. In your times of trouble be comforted knowing that SBA is there for you.

"Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good"

2006-01-28T15:57:00.000-08:00

As if the joy of helping to save a life wasn't enough while donating blood last week... not only did I get all the juice and cookies I wanted but I also got two free music downloads from Red Cross. Forget about red blood cells. My ipod is happy.

Why I Love The Ghetto

2006-01-26T17:29:00.000-08:00

Today I went on a shopping spree at Fashion $2.99 world in K Town. They had it all. Including shirts with the labels ripped out of them. Now that's what I call a deal.

Finally...

2006-01-26T14:52:00.000-08:00

What I've been waiting 99 episodes for.

Lies!

2006-01-25T22:08:00.000-08:00

Law students who study on the second floor of the Westmoreland building...Watch Out! We all thought we were safe from pens exploding and shooting ink into our eyes. Yet our sense of security from the epidemic of exploding pens is a lie! That's right. The women's bathroom has no eye wash fountain! No matter how difficult it may be, I urge you, for the sake of potential pen victims, disseminate this crucial information as soon as possible. Your friend's eyesight may depend upon it.

A Geek

2006-01-22T09:54:00.000-08:00

Watching the second episode of the second season I found that I knew all the "geek" questions and barely any of the "beauty" questions. But really, knowing the capital of Iraq (and how to spell Iraq) or at least realizing that the capital is NOT Afghanistan doesn't seem very geeky to me. And who actually knows or cares what band Nick Lachey was in? Please excuse me. I am now going to organize my pocket protectors.

Bison Pride

2006-01-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

The mourning may now come to an end.

The second now annual Bison Week is coming to Southwestern! Yes!

All of you who can't get enough of SW school spirit have a week of fun to celebrate starting Feb. 6 with a softball tournament on Feb. 11.

SBA knows. You're proud to be a Bison. Go ahead. Live your dream.
Buy a Southwestern T-shirt and coordinate it with purple pants.

Don't Be a Hater...Be A Lover

2006-01-17T22:37:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is misunderstood. Just today I heard someone say, "I hate Valentine's Day." Why hate?

Hate that you're single or even worse, taken. Hate that commercial giants are reaping huge cash by exploiting the holiday and overflowing all restaurants. But don't hate Valentine's Day itself. It's one day of the year that celebrates love...the best thing ever. It can be love for family, puppies, celery or nose hair clippers.

Behind all the cheesy hearts and angels with strategically placed clothing is a fantastic holiday. So go ahead. Love. Eat the fattening chocolates, squeeze your friends, call the family members you actually like, buy the flashing heart pen and be happy. Cuz the holiday is yours. You're loved.

The Dorff Appeal

2006-01-11T22:38:00.000-08:00

Makes Business Associations so appealing that he has to beg students to drop his class.

I Love ITAP...

2006-01-11T22:20:00.000-08:00

Our professors fed us dinner for the first half hour of class and for dessert there were DOUBLE stuffed Oreos. Yes. I am living the good life.

Learning in Legal Profession

2006-01-10T14:29:00.000-08:00

"The guy has used you. He's used you like a dirty rag."

Prof. Pugsley describing attorney/client privileges. And I thought that romantic relationships were the only relationships where you get screwed...

Back To School

2006-01-09T13:02:00.000-08:00

Spring semester of school has started.

I am back to blogging as I once again have no life.

The Spirit of Christmas

2005-12-27T23:13:00.000-08:00

A Christmas gift from my sister. Wrapping paper inside of wrapping paper with only this message.
Awesome.