Job Interview?

Ummm, so I have a job interview and ummm they have a myspace page. Should I be afraid? I think so. The ad says I will be writing motions and accompanying "general counsel" to court. Maybe I will just check out the vibe and see what this is all about. But I must admit it looks scary and only I manage to get job interviews with this type of company....

I am watching my mouth because today on Boston Legal one of the lawyers got sued for defamation and uh I think this is libel so I won't say anything other than it looks a little on the shady side.

However, I am in desperate need of an adventure so....what better excuse to get all dolled up in my 9-5 finest.

p.s. Im still eating enchiladas 3x a day because my sweety won't...Hate to waste food. It's not like i have a wedding to attend in a week or anything, so who cares about my growing ASS. I'm bored. The end.

Enchiladas and Chaos

So, I got this crazy idea to make enchiladas and I made them from pure instinct. No directions, no recipe and no help! They are ok. I sort of cheated because I used a pre-cooked chicken. I guess you cant tell your hunny that you are making dinner and then crack up the whole time you describe what you are doing because I don't think he will be too excited to eat it. In fact mine fell asleep realllllllly early. Oh well more for me.

Chaos- I hate ....f****g hate chaos (dont know why i didnt just type fuck?) Anyway, this house that I am in most of the time is a work in progress and the progress is really slow. I hurt myself everytime I turn a corner. The problem is the homeowner is too busy to get it together. I offered to help but there are some things I can't do without him. Anyway, I'm trying really hard not to let this chaos effect me but some days it's more than I can handle.

1 Year Down

I am not technically a 2L because I am in a part time evening program. After this Fall semester I will be 2L. I find myself still quite curious about all of the 1L advice floating around Blawg land. If there are any soon to be 1Ls reading I would like to say that all of it is very good advice.

Some things I remember about the first semester are worrying about what and how everyone else was doing it. Worrying about them appearing to "get it." Some of the mistakes I have made and sadly continued to make this summer were to memorize a lot of law at the expense of analysis. Analysis is where the money is at.

Definitely read prior exams, read them answer then and then read the sample answers if available. See if your professors will review a sample exam you have written. Don't get psyched out by people they are all crazy, I promise.

Watch the Paper Chase and enjoy Torts! It is so much fun! Don't take yourself too seriously like No.634 says you are all on equal playing field now. No one is that much smarter than the other. Sometimes I think exam grades are a fluke because if the professor wakes up with a headache and has to read exams he might just take it out on you. Hopefully not.

One big mistake a lot of people make is going above and beyond the scope of material that was gone over in class. this is a waste of energy and brain power. Do what the teacher asks and do it how they ask you to do it. I had a friend who would study for finals using BARBRI material and she always got low grades. The teachers were annoyed with her going so far outside the scope of material taught in the class.

Learn to analyze and you will do just fine. AND most importantly 2nd semester is sooooooo much better.

One more thing....Jeremih the one who sings that stupid Birthday Sex song...well his CD is actually really good...

Summer Finals

Gawd Damn. I can't believe I pay so much money to go through this torture. Its sick how all consuming it is. I had the biggest brain freeze during my final today. I literally did not UNDERSTAND how to attack the question.

I knew this shit...I knew it and I still know...ask me...ask me anything you want about arbitration. I memorized the fucking FAA. I just didn't get it?!?!? I did what I thought i should do but I'll bet I bombed it. This is so hard.

I picked myself up and forced myself to go to the movies with the BFF and dinner and honestly I was able to let it go. I enjoyed myself the girl time was much needed. The girl time advice was helpful but also overwhelming. The truth hurts and speaking of the truth....

I saw the movie The Ugly Truth. It was good, slow in the beginning but then it picked up. That Gerard Butler is one sexy fella. Anyway, I think I'm going through ANOTHER mid-mid life crisis. Ive been listening to Madonna's Immaculate Collection for three days straight...taking me waaaaay back. Regressing? I don't know. There are so many things I want to do during this break. Oh and by the way I am head over heels in love with Seinfeld. I discovered him late in life and now I am completely infatuated with him. I digress.

Next semester is Civ Pro. Property and Con law.............and now for a drink

Last Day of Summer School

Ahhhh....last final is in 5 hours. I have a lot to talk about and will have plenty of time on my hands. Feeling inspired to get my shit together (for real). In fact I was so excited about all the things I want to do on my 3 week break from school I could hardly sleep. In celebration of all my hard work me and my BFF are gonna go do a chick flick marathon then lay out by the pool alllllllllll day tomorrow. Can't wait. I need some girl time soooooooo bad!

More later...wish me luck!

Google me

By far the best google search ever

"Ed Farty, the great white douche"

WTF does that even mean? I don't know how that brought you to me dear google searcher but better luck next time.

Food for Thought

Literally. Today I was driving and thinking of all the things I haven't eaten in a while. Which made me want to stop at each place and pick up my favorite item. Today Bakers won. I ordered the two taco and small drink for $2 special. I really believe that I choose my meals based on whether or not I can use hot sauce. Anyway, What a deal! As I drove away I started thinking about how so many people I know absolutely hate ground beef. That led to me missing my sisters homemade ground beef tacos with fried corn tortilla shells, lottttsa lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.

After that I moved on to the other items I can eat and eat and eat until I puke:

1. My homemade Mac n Cheese
2. Any crock pot meat and potatoes and carrots
3. Pizza
4. Ground Beef Tacos
5. Cheeze its
6. Sloppy Joes (dont judge)
7. Tater Tots
8. Frozen Yogurt
9. Brownies
10. Asparagus
11. Bananas


Here are the items Ive overdosed on and can't eat anymore

1. Bloody Mary's
2. Potato Salad
3. Fries ( I do choke em' down occasionally)
4. Peanut Butter
5. Eggs have been off the menu for a while
6. IKEA cookies

Ummmm guess there isnt much. But as for the items listed on top I can not even have that stuff in my fridge. I will eat it for breakfast, a snack, lunch, and dinner.

On that note....Made it back to the gym today! Love those endorphins! Then washed my pretty car and now I am supposed to be studying. Yeah I'll get right on that. Having some drama on the home front but nothing I can't handle. Plus I'm sure you all realize that I created the drama so...no one to blame but me. Whatever....Finals this week wish me luck!

Still Going

So I took an hour nap but im back at it again...

Embracing the "Law School Experience"

Day in and Day out I find myself waking up with good intentions. I plan to go to school to study and to do well and every day I push it aside. Is my heart really in this? Do I really want this? I don't think I am taking it seriously enough. Today I am in the Library, embracing the law school experience. I plan to immerse myself in my studies and stay here until my head hurts, although that might only take 5 minutes.

Today I am free of distractions so hopefully I can be super productive. My first semester I was all about this, studying for hours and hours and suffering. Ever since I moved closer to school, near my friends I have just lost the momentum. It's sad.

I shall report back at the end of my study session and if I wasn't productive I am going to jump out of the window. How does that sound?

Wedding Song---FAIL

This is the song my dad chose to do his first dance with mommy to:

Yesterday,
All my troubles seemed so far away,
Now it looks as though they're here to stay,
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Suddenly,
I'm not half the man I used to be,
There's a shadow hanging over me,
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.

Why she
Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say.
I said,
Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away,
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Why she
Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say.
I said,
Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away,
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm.

It got VETOED

Interoffice Conflict and how I deal

My friend forwarded this to me from a Loooooooong time ago.

HAHAH member this?


From: JD Maybe
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:24 PM
To: V; Max
Subject: RE: JD Maybe being upset

V--It is what it is...........i dont really give a shit-- but remember....I am a lot bigger than you so you should refrain from getting all psycho asian girl on me.

AND keep ur PMS ass away from me today! Thank you and have a nice day.

pps. I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT IN YOUR CAR AGAIN! ((You + driving = freak out everytime))

From: V
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Max; JD Maybe
Subject: JD Maybe being upset

Hey Ladies,

I think JD is upset at me because I didn't treat the that parking guy very nicely. I just wanted to say I hope you don't remain mad because at me because my treatment of him is allowed because its my actions. In the past, all of us have been upset at something or another and we all back off their person when they are upset or unhappy. I personally felt the guy was a jerk even if he was doing his job, so it was my action and right to react the way I did, was it the best way, probably not but I get an allowed to be pissed off . As for if JD is upset with me she gets every right to be mad at me but remember I am allowed to get mad or upset at stuff so don't hold that against me. That's all and I hope that clears any bad vibes, if any.


__V

(WTF does that say? haha jk V)

Inherently Dangerous

Love.

One of my friends has been married for 12 years and her marriage has come to a crossroad, a very sad, life altering place. It's scary, even for me. Cheating is so hurtful and causes so much pain that lasts a lifetime and scars you--sometimes ruining you for life. If you have read any of my earlier blogs you will know that I do not think monogamy is natural. That may sound really strange but if you think about it realistically you will probably agree with me.

Men have this innate natural urge to conquer as many women as humanly possible. There are different ways this manifests itself (in my experience with guys). Some men actually pursue other women and act on it, other men just lead these "other" girls on via text messages and occasional phone calls or emails. But even if this is just a mans way of preserving his cave man nature does that make it any less hurtful to their significant other? Isn't it bad enough that we have to ignore them checking other girls out? You can't deny that your man checks chicks out because EVERY single man i walk by looks at me. Now they may glance, they may stare, or they might just look innocently but they all look. Luckily I am able to tolerate my man checking out chicks because at the end of the day I know that I win.

How are girls supposed to handle this with care? Most girls manipulate and psychologically abuse their men into submission. This leads to the classic scenario of the beaten man who hates his significant other and dreams of the greener grass. I don't want this!! All I want is to be respected! Why is it so easy for women to be faithful? I don't even have any interest in other men. Not to say I'm having this problem in my personal life-- but I know my man is a flirt and loves attention so I don't doubt he has some questionable text messages in his phone ;) but I try to just chalk it up to him being a man. (crack that code girls ;) )

Another prevalent source of infidelity is TIME. Naturally we grow and change and sometimes our partners don't grow in the same direction or at the same speed, it's inevitable. People say relationships take work, is it right to throw away 12 years because you don't feel like sharing yourself with your mate anymore?

The harder you pull and the more you try to control the situation the faster they run. Men just want to be men. Emasculating them only makes them hate us. If your man can't be faithful then he doesn't deserve you. I haven't lost hope yet. I won't lie, I believe most men cheat but there are some good one's out there we just have to look.

Putting your heart out there is inherently dangerous, it is one of the bigger risks we take in life. (strict liability biatches) There is so much as stake, our dignity, pride, self esteem and so much more. Sometimes I don't think it is worth the risk. But the truth is what will be-- will be, and we cant control everything so I guess we just have to hope things work out and if they don't we move on. End of story.

Holding my Tongue

I have soooooooooooooo much to talk about but I have to save it for my new and improved (secure) blog......Here is a preview of whats to come

*Saying the "L" word drunk
*Movie time
*Infidelity and the chaos that ensues
*being laid off
*dads wedding drama
*diet pills
*smoking
*dating drama

Oh yeah its been fun :/

Coffee Shoppin It

It's been way to long since Ive taken my happy ass to a coffee shop to study. Here I am amongst the mellow crowd of Sunday shoppers stopping in for a quick afternoon latte. I missed it. In the back of the coffee shop in a dark corner I lurk working on my fake prenup for class and contemplating reading for Arbitration. Ahhh the good ol' days.

I'm also here because the house I was at earlier today has NO air conditioning and it's HOT. I am working on my Wordpress blog and should have it up and going very soon. I'm excited because I will be able to password protect specific posts--which means I can talk all the shit I want! Wooohoo!

Guess I'll get back to work now.

Re-Locating

Apparently wordpress is soooo much better? Thoughts?

Hostile lil' law student

So creepy transactions professor made a few comments about a girl we will call under cover freak (UCF)* being absent 2 class sessions in a row. The only reason he even discussed it was because it was her turn to brief. I don't recall him saying anything inappropriate or anything that would cause UCF to be such a complete bitch to him....but she was. Apparently some or one of our classmates told her that he had mentioned her absence. She came to class ready to KILL someone.

UCF's hostility was beyond your regular playful annoyance. She was outright disrespectful and rude and the whole class was uncomfortable. The whole time he questioned her about different aspects of the case she ignored him and just continued typing with her head down. She didn't even know the case! At one point the professor told her, "why are you looking at me like im pulling this shit out of my ass!" and she said, "I wont touch that." It was really much worse than that actually.

My law school BFF and I talk about this all the time, how the hell do you expect to be an attorney if you are that sensitive? Don't we need a poker face to succeed? I mean the guy rapes me with his eyes all day long and I tolerate it. Anyway, she bugged me and I wanted to bitch slap her. In fact at one point the teacher said, "Are you getting what I am saying Miss JD?" Just to prove to her that she was fighting just to fight and not even making sense. Of course I backed his creepy ass up because I have no tolerance for such temperamental bitches. I'm willing to bet that she is going to report him.


*UCF has pictures of herself french kissing her friend on her desktop background....Classy bitch, real classy!

Narcissism

What has this world come to? You no longer have any need for real live communication with people. First of all this is coming from a self proclaimed narcissist so it is a bit hypocritical and quite frankly I think I could go without actually speaking to people for months. For some reason, today, I started to wonder what the hell is going to happen 10 years from now. Are we going to become less connected or more connected? In a way we are becoming more connected with friends and family that live in other states, countries. We can share pictures and videos and keep people up to date with our lives. On the other hand we are also communicating with our friends who live down the street using these methods ultimately creating an impersonal relationship.

There is something to be said about eye contact, and other non verbal cues. I think those interactions are necessary. What a weird phenomenon...it is like when you type a word and it just looks wrong and unfamiliar even though you know it is right.


Text Messaging--I actually quit my last job via text and I'm not ashamed, she deserved it.

Face Book--This is how I touch base with my friends and even my mom!

MySpace--not a fan but it's a good source for finding dirt on people if you are so inclined

Twitter--fucking redundant god updating everywhere about everything do you really care? I doubt it.

Blogging--acceptable of course, its more substantive

Email--ask dad for money via email, break up with boyfriend via email, ask for a raise via email, complain via email....and the list goes on and on

Online dating--so mechanical and robotic ..takes out all of the thrill of meeting people in public and then looking forward to seeing them again. It's presumptuous and superficial and an excellent way for guys to hook up with a ton of chicks just for one reason...

Where do we go from here? How can we preserve and promote real live socialization?

Dear 1L's

Wow! I never thought I'd see this day--the one where I look back and remember the stress, chaos, depression and outright madness of first semester, first year. I spent hours and hours and hours obsessively reading law blogs. I purchased every single pre-law prep book on the market. I watched the Paper Chase (which I recommend) and I drove my entire family crazy.

You will hear a lot of the same advice and some different just know that you will find your way. When they say there is no way to prepare they are NOT KIDDING. I fought that one tooth and nail I was sure I could be ahead by reading all this crap and it didnt work. The very hardest thing for me to learn and understand was the whole "work smart" and time management advice. It seems absolutely impossible at first but I promise after a few failed methods you will find your groove.

Regarding study groups, I was desperate to create and be part of a study group. This was ineffective for me and now I study alone. Unless you and your group are adequately prepared getting together in a group will only result in wasted time.


Learn How to brief before the first day. Each class will take a different style brief.

Torts Brief (this is only my style)

ABC v. FGE
(court, year)

P: (Plaintiff)
D: (Defendant) remember this....in the appellate division sometimes the P and D are switched and the person appealing is on the left pay close attention to that)

TC: (Trial court and I usually put what they did wrong in their decision)
APP: (appellate court)

FACTS: (only those that if changed would change the outcome)

ISSUE: (What problem are they trying to solve?)

RULE: (rule of law)

HOLDING: (final court decision usually appellate level)

RATIONALE: (usually policy related)

NOW FOR CONTRACTS YOU WOULD TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH. I suggest you follow the above format only remember that the most important thing in contracts is the sequence of events (e.g. dates and correspondence) was it a letter (a writing) or a phone call what exactly was said. You will learn all about the objective theory of contracts. Look thru my previous posts for contracts info. It was my best grade and my favorite.

CRIMLAW: is more procedural and you will learn the MPC (Model Penal Code) vs. the Common law. The cases are nice and gorry but there isnt much to it. You need to learn all about Homicide which includes Murder 1, Murder 2, Manslaughter- Voluntary and Involuntary.


Book Briefing: Dont do it

Outlining: Do your own

Reading: Read it twice if you have to

Missing class: dont do it

Keep your grades to yourself: A MUST

Make friends: Necessary---networking for the future kids! Don't miss out you never know who will come in handy later.

Get involved: Maybe...I didn't

Good luck with balance I won't even go there

Work out!

Don't live on Cheeze Its

Do shower regularly

Don't dress like a stripper or go to school in your P.J.s

Dont wear flip flops in the library and don't talk in the library

Don't get drunk and sleep with everyone....(it's junior high all over)

Most importantly: DONT GIVE UP

Commingling

Summer classes are an interesting mix of all cohorts 1,2, and 3L. The classes have about 30 students each and everyone is pretty friendly. In fact, good ol' resourceful me-- sweet talked an up and coming 2L to sell me all of her old text books. She is even throwing in her outlines and she ranks at the top of her class. WooHoo!

Summer seems too easy to be true. I guess it's the calm before the storm? Next semester I have Con law, Civ Pro and Property. I am taking Arbitration and Transactions and Statutory Analysis right now. I like Arbitration it is very straight forward.

I miss my cohort! A couple people are in the class with me but I miss the whole group we have such a good dynamic. We all help each other out and there is not ONE annoying person in our group.

Today I have a job interview with a law firm placement agency....wish me luck!

See how boring I am when I can't share the juicy dirt! Don't worry I'll find a way....

Blowin Off some Steam

Professor Perv part II

"Miss JD, you just have an aura about you."
Whole class shudders...I turn bright. red and we move on....

Professor Perv Part I

Every school has one----maybe ten. Men will be men right. And we are adults so it is different but still extremely awkward and disgusting.

Professor X is an adjunct and may or may not have a lil thing for me. I sit in the back of the classroom, minding my own business. No matter what I do or what I wear he still makes it a point to address me multiple times throughout the class period.

Now if Professor X was in the least attractive the attention would be flattering but he's NOT. Here is a lil taste of his classiness.

The first interaction we had was when he called on me to brief a case. After which he began to grill me like all reject prosecutors do....I wasn't having it. I let him have it...to the point he actually said I was mean :) I guess this triggered some fascination for him because ever since he tried to run me down and I won he is all over me.

One day it was freezing in the classroom so I changed the thermostat and then locked it. All the sudden Professor X began sweating and complaining about the temp. One of my classmates ratted me out. (Its a big joke that I know how to lock the tstat) So Professor X says to me in front of the whole class, "Well Ms. JD it's not our fault you came to school in your summer clothes, wearing the spaghetti straps and all."

Ok no big deal. Later on in class he begins to talk about a bar near our school. Me and the guy next to me began discussing it among ourselves when Professor X yells out, "Oh yeah Ms. JD I bet you bartend there!" Thankfully one of my other classmates told him, "No I think she owns it." (Thanks buddy)

Well last week was the worst. He called on me to brief a case and he was so sweet to me. Which was pretty blatant considering he grilled the guy before me for 20 minutes straight. He let me read the case and he said, "Good job, thank you." and then he moved on. (Teachers pet) At break he walked up to me and started a conversation with me. We started talking about gay porn theatres. (It was relevant to the case...I swear) I told him how there are still some in West Hollywood. After what seemed like the longest 10 minutes of my life he had managed to tell me about how him and his friends used to get "all fucked up" and how people would puke, pee, pass out, have sex, and deposit semen in his yard!!! Except he said "cum." SICKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.

Needless to say I took a long hot rape bath that night. I make it a point to cover up in this class but he will find a way to talk to me...I'm sure.

The worst part is the WHOLE class knows me now and who knows what they think based on the things he says to me in class. I really don't think I provoke this! I can't help it that I am irresistible and charming.... ;) JK but really teachers are so creepy sometimes.

Anyone else have some good stories of Law Profs gone wrong?

Home sweet Home

Comin at u live from my G1 google phone....my mini vaca was just lovely...if u enjoy swelterting 120 degree heat and herpes infested water. No really it was fun and I didn't even drink!! I'm ready to crack open the books and snuggle w my kitty cat.

Interestingly enough I learned a lot this weekend and I will elaborate when I have my full keyboard. Let's just say one happy couple taught me a thing or two about life. I also hung out with a defense attorney who had a unique perspective on his career. I didn't turn my nose up at him cuz u kno...I'm a fan of the NJZ. Stay tuned

Updatessss

I need some new blogs to follow....send me links if you either want your blog on my blogroll or you know of a good blog to read.

P.S. Textsfromlastnight.com is THE best thing ever and yes I know its probably mostly fake but I still love it!

Honesty

What fun is a blog if you can't be completely candid? It's not fun. Not at all. I have no motivation to write because I am now afraid of offending or embarrassing those closest to me. It sucks because my readers were coming back and I missed it so much.

This means one of two things, either I need to find better more substantive but boring things to write about OR I just can't blog. I don't know why I have such a huge problem remaining anonymous! I liked it better when this blog was my online diary and I could be as raw, crude and rude as I wanted. Ugh...

Tonight I am going away for the weekend with my best friend. And you know....while the cats away...So I am having mixed feelings about it but you just can't control everything and in the end the better person will prevail...right?

The place I am going is FUN. We will have boats, water, food, and good company. And I will get a long needed break from the grind. Although we all know I would be better off studying. My friend is cat sitting for me and I'm a little nervous. If my lil boy ruins any of my friends furniture or carpet I am DEAD. I will own more couches than I know what to do with. But my friend insisted and I prefer my cat be somewhere other than locked in my room for 3 days.

So....my dad is getting married to his housekeeper. YUP, I said it. She is lovely. Her English is, well, ummmmm, non existent but somehow they have dated for 2 years and it hasnt been an issue. No, my dad doesnt speak Spanish either?!? Guess the speak the language of love? He did however, hire her an English tutor and she has learned a lot and quickly. I can tell by just looking in her eyes that she is a good person. We will call her Mommy (she loves that). Mommy takes damn good care of my dad. She feeds him, keeps his house clean and keeps herself looking sassy ;) I should add she isn't just any old housekeeper she is actually the Aunt of some longtime friends of his. The bonus is that I have gained A BIG HUGE MEXICAN FAMILY. My first taste of them all together was on Father's day and 4 patron shots later...ummm well we bonded. Good people!!

The issue is that my dad is being a huge douche bag about planning, inviting and other wedding related arrangements. For example he has limited the guests to 35 people on each side. Do any of you know anything about a traditional Mexican family? Well if not let me tell you...35 barely covers the kids. I think it is so unfair especially since I am sure she (a) has no say in the matter and (b) may not even understand the limitations he is putting on her.

Mommy's family was very diligent about letting me know how important family is to Mommy and how they come first. And rightfully so. I hope she understands what she is doing and I hope my dad learns to be more compassionate towards her and her family. Some might say she found a meal ticket but I think that is absolutely ridiculous! And I am ashamed of anyone who would suggest such a thing. Call me naive but I think she truly loves him and I adore her so...it's a win-win.

The prenup and lawyers are all I hear about these days. I hope to god when and if I ever begin to earn real money I don't let it consume me and define me the way my dad has. It's actually quite sad but the man doesnt know any better. He was poor and he is determined to never, ever, ever, be poor again. My dad has worked damn hard and done very well for himself but sometimes in life you have to step back and know that money doesnt make the man and it certainly doesnt make you happy.

Well, thats all....its vacation time! Woooo hoooo!!!