This weekend was fabulous. I spent it in PA, as everything is ironed out. It finally hit me that it's summer vacation. It seems like my breathing and allergies are finally under control. I have a pretty decent GPA and right now my boyfriend has decided to distract me.... after spending a lovely weekend COMPLETELY outside :) with great friends and family ... made mountain pies by a bonfire and swam in the pool. I went to church to pay homage to our fallen heroes and Thank God for my many many blessings... Life is good, summer is here and I am living my dream life. I wish my health and patience would last while in Grundy, but beggars can't be choosers.
Time to play some of the boss to celebrate the best season of the year: summer :) And I am not not not a lobster! yay
Brucey <3
Monday, May 28, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Sweet, Sweet Victory.
I am now what you would call a 3L.... Holy cow has time flown! I received my grades today and I cannot tell you just how happy I am... I am so relieved that all I want to do is sleep. I got an A- in the class where the exam day I was in the hospital all morning dying. OMG.
I wish I could write more but working for a state level firm is killing me. It is so busy and exciting, quite wonderful, but my body is so relieved from my grades that all I want to do is sleep. I can finally stop worrying for the summer. I raised my GPA and received an A in the area of law I wish to practice.
God is good.
How I feel today.
I wish I could write more but working for a state level firm is killing me. It is so busy and exciting, quite wonderful, but my body is so relieved from my grades that all I want to do is sleep. I can finally stop worrying for the summer. I raised my GPA and received an A in the area of law I wish to practice.
God is good.
How I feel today.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Summer Vacation
So I must admit, whatever the outcome: 3L or not, I am so proud of myself for working through one of the largest allergy attacks of my life. I have looked up every Sulfa drug or sulfur based drug since this incident and the future doesn't seem as dim. I do need to figure out what exactly my allergies are. The Business and Student Services offices were absolutely delightful and I am so thankful that the women in there are moms, allergy sufferers (only because they understand), and caring southern women. Checking in with them every day to make sure I was okay made Grundy a lot more lovable than the Grundy I experienced last year: Sucks to be you kid.
I was out last night watching the Ranger game with Joe and his Karate family and everyone was asking why I want to be a lawyer. Last year that question was usually responded with a less personal reason: it seemed the right thing to do at the time under grad graduation rolled around. Now, it's: I can't imagine doing anything else. It fulfills a deeper part of me. When everyone asks what type of law I want to do, they get confused. I talk about criminal defense a lot (this is a very prosecution happy town which I like but man, do crim defense get a bad rep). I also talk about government work a lot, and that's because that's my background thus far. Right now though, I'm really into estate planning and helping people plan for their future. It really shouldn't be such a surprise though: I'm super nosy so I want to see where people want to put their things after they die, and I am such a planner, this is the ultimate way to help other people plan, too!
I stick out like a sore thumb in Williamsport, not as badly as in Grundy but oh do I! I am quite liberal and I've reconnected with that side of me. It must be because it is an election year, so the topics are hot and there is buzz everywhere. This is quite a conservative place. I don't understand why: no one is too rich here. Joe's Karate family has done well for themselves so I understand why most of his buddies are fiscally conservative and socially liberal. But after being in town periodically for three years, I do not understand why the rest of the town is Republican. The only thing I can think is that that's what their parents are and the older generation has the money so monkey-see, monkey-do. I am proud to be part of the Democratic Women of Williamsport and my boss is a big supporter!
I was supposed to start work tomorrow but my boss is still out of town, so Thursday is the new start date. I am kinda glad though because the dreams about failing out are just now starting to dissipate. I still worry but it's not like it's been for the last month: waking up in cold sweats, headaches, vomitting, etc. Some ailments were allergy related, others complete stress. It sucks to have your body in disrepair when it is the most important time to be all systems go. So I think, since now I am finally catching up on sleep, finally feeling a little bettter (my muscles are still super sore and my stomach still isn't 100%), Thursday isn't such a bad start date. I can already feel my finals bloating going down! I also don't eat that much so it's no wonder I am feeling lighter.
Joe and I went food shopping yesterday. It was amazing to be in a town with variety. There is a fresh olive bar, hot peppers, all types of cheeses, etc. The thing is, when I have more choices, I satisfy more of my cravings and honestly eat less. It's when I'm in Grundy, I don't have all my comfort foods so I am perpetually uncomfortable with my food cravings and I eat like the Salami Kid from Salute your Shorts... Grundy = Chubby. Summer = Slender. I am working on carrying over some of the good food habits to Grundy but honestly, my focus is passing when I'm in my holler. If I am chubby and do well, woo hoo! Who cares? Joe and I don't live together yet anyway heh heh
Joe and I are making tacos for everyone tonight. We went all out because I was super excited to see a real Spanish section. Adobo, Sazon, chiles, kidney beans, nom nom nom. So everyone is in for a treat tonight! I am very thankful I can stay here, even though Joe's job is perpetually pissing us off. They just gave Joe the night shift.... thank GOD we live together for this summer. He will be at work from 11am-8pm, but at least it's not a graveyard shift. It's just very timing that they do this once I am in town. I couldn't imagine working at EPA and having this schedule shift... we'd have to wait til the weekends to talk.
Speaking of weekends, I have practically zero to myself. It seems like most of my weekends this summer require travel and only two of them are for things I set up for myself: Chicago and DC :) Everything else is for someone else's wedding, birthday, etc. I am trying not to let it stress me out, but financially I'm in the red and quite frankly, Joe and I have so much excitement going on with me going into my last year of school and Joe... JOE GOT INTO A PROGRAM FULL RIDE FULL STIPEND and you'd never know because Joe is the one who has to bring it up for any attention about it. It's kinda annoying. Unless you're getting married in this town, it's like "oh wow, you're smart? high-five..." what!? So I am excited to turn some of these weekends about everyone else into weekends for us. We are gonna treat each time we travel to celebrate someone else as a weekend get away. We will be present for the major events and the things we RSVP'd for but other than that, it's our time. We are a long distance couple that barely gets any recognition for being awesome, so we are just gonna enjoy our time together. If something gets too stressful, we will walk away.
What I don't think other people understand is that Joe and I have to watch our budget. Travel is a priority for us because we do live so far away. Joe and I are also going to be living on our own NEXT YEAR. So saving for real estate, bills, etc. is wildly important. We don't care about getting married tomorrow, if that's what everyone wants, sorry. I want Joe to save for that nice rock ;) lol Just kidding, sorta. But our focus isn't on wedding, even though we might want it to be, so being thrown in a season of weddings that are way out of our budget to even attend (hotels that cost $400 a night, airplane tickets of $400, etc.) is nothing short of overwhelming and I don't think family and friends get that. Our resistance has nothing to do with celebrating, we are so excited for everyone! Our reluctance to go all out has to do with being fiscally responsible and focusing on us and our future for a change, because one year is NOTHING. We just really wish that people were more understanding without being condescending or bitchy. We don't have the money tree everyone else seems to plant. I seriously think we have a dogwood!
I cannot wait to spend time with Candy Rivera <3
Murphy will be two in September and it freaks me out! He is such a mama's boy. Joe said that Murphy doesn't cuddle with him, or play with him incessantly. Murphy is my little shadow, who is not so little anymore. Last night, Murphy had his head on my shoulder while snuggled in a ball next to me snoring. I am going to try to make Murphy comfortable with being mushy with Joe. I just think they need to bond the way Murphy and I bond. Joe took Murphy to this great training program and it honestly did help us handle Murphy so much better. However, some things you can't fix about a dog and I firmly believe that. Like, at the end of the day, Murphy is still a growing puppy right now. He's calmed down some since we first got him, but that energy he has is insane. I think Murphy will always be organically hyper and that mellow will not be his thing until he's much older. I keep telling Joe that he is going to miss Murphy's goofy antics once they stop. It's just sad because Murphy is so big and he doesn't see that he is, so most of the damage is accidentally done when Murphy doesn't know his clearance! Murphy listens to me though so we have to get Joe team Murphy-Katie there.
My trip to NY was fabulous. I am very thankful for Jessica, a great friend who took me to the airport. We had a funny car ride. I learned about Cowboy driving and we chatted about all the craziness we experienced this semester. It was nice to just let loose with a girl friend who judges the same way I do! I was so nervous to fly alone that I couldn't even eat my Panera sandwich! That never happens lol I had to do my very first lay-over by myself. I know that sounds super childish, but I don't like to fly so that was momentous for me. I put on my big girl pants and sat in an airport! Luckily my layover was in Charlotte and I was there for Moot Court already. I knew the airport so I wasn't soooo freaked out. I flew into JFK circa 12am. I cried like a baby when I landed. I was so happy to see my family and smell that NY stank :P My mom was over joyed to see me because it must've been so scary to be far from your daughter with SJS. I had a cannoli once I got home (omfg delicious) and passed out til 9am... the beginning of the sleeping in! Went and got my nails done the next morning with my mom: french mani, pink pedi, and eyebrows = 30 dollars. HELL YES. It was so nice to have a NY mani pedi day. We actually ran into Carolyn! Very funny. I wasn't sure I was going to have time to see her so that was a nice surprise.
Then Joe got into town. I immediately am a happier person when he's around. I had everyone I care and love for under one roof. It was great. We ran some errands and then saw "The Avengers." The movie was epic. I didn't even know what I got myself into. All I knew was that Robert Downey Junior was in it and he is one handsome man. We stayed through the credits to watch the extra scenes... so good! I am officially the BIGGEST Iron Man fan ever... well no, I didn't dress up or anything but I do love Iron Man more than everyone else. Then the best part of my weekend happened: Joe and I went to TGI Friday's with Annie, Bobby and Ryan :) My St. James crew. I love those people so much! I am so happy Ryan did NOT move to Texas yet! Woops. Annie will always be my partner in crime and Bobby, Bobby and I could honestly be related the way we are both down for the count all the time. It was my family I chose for myself. I loved every minute of our time there. I had a nice big Cinco de Mayo margarita with my friends and we were dirty stay outs til 1am! Haven't done that in awhile!
I think that no matter where I go, I will always have Bobby, Ryan, and Miss Anna. We've been friends for almost 18 years... crazy. I really think it's because we all met at Church and were really involved in the Church. Importantly, we all stayed involved in the church. Our parents may have been over involved or too much to handle sometimes but they did a great job with us. At the end of the day, I will always make time for my St. James friends (that I stayed in touch with). But even if someone from Antioch/Discovery needed something, I would help. Our parish was just that way. Joe even said, "You're so different when you're home with these people. You're at ease and you're so happy." It's true. Love them! Irina, Jess and Melissa have become that for me in law school. Irina and Sean are officially engaged as of Saturday and I am so happy for them. I think most people hate on them because they don't understand it and because they are jealous. I admit I had both of those sentiments when they first started dating and I felt like I was losing a friend. But I learned, being team-couple and being supportive is so much more fun and easier than being protective. And honestly, people will come and go naturally. By just being there for each other, Joe and I have a real, great couple to hang with in Grundy now! No drama, no cheating, it's refreshing lol They're both Christian, with loving families, and values like us... It's so exciting and we can't wait to share their special day!
Well NY, that was the perfect dose of home. I saw everyone I needed to in a short but blissful outing, and then moved on to the next chapter: Summer Internship!
But I guess I should press my suits or something. I woke up about an hour ago because we watched the Ranger game last night... GO RANGERS! I was so proud I was crying. I love my hockey team and now that Joe loves them, too, #%&$*%^* YES! lol I cannot wait to see what this summer has in store for us! I will do my best to keep you posted. Now that I am in the real world, bloggees, it is difficult for me to find the time to sit and type. I am sure that on the weekends, Joe will not want me typing synopses of our lives; He'll just want me to live them. But I will have pictures and tid-bits for yas! Have a great week and remember you matter!
I was out last night watching the Ranger game with Joe and his Karate family and everyone was asking why I want to be a lawyer. Last year that question was usually responded with a less personal reason: it seemed the right thing to do at the time under grad graduation rolled around. Now, it's: I can't imagine doing anything else. It fulfills a deeper part of me. When everyone asks what type of law I want to do, they get confused. I talk about criminal defense a lot (this is a very prosecution happy town which I like but man, do crim defense get a bad rep). I also talk about government work a lot, and that's because that's my background thus far. Right now though, I'm really into estate planning and helping people plan for their future. It really shouldn't be such a surprise though: I'm super nosy so I want to see where people want to put their things after they die, and I am such a planner, this is the ultimate way to help other people plan, too!
I stick out like a sore thumb in Williamsport, not as badly as in Grundy but oh do I! I am quite liberal and I've reconnected with that side of me. It must be because it is an election year, so the topics are hot and there is buzz everywhere. This is quite a conservative place. I don't understand why: no one is too rich here. Joe's Karate family has done well for themselves so I understand why most of his buddies are fiscally conservative and socially liberal. But after being in town periodically for three years, I do not understand why the rest of the town is Republican. The only thing I can think is that that's what their parents are and the older generation has the money so monkey-see, monkey-do. I am proud to be part of the Democratic Women of Williamsport and my boss is a big supporter!
I was supposed to start work tomorrow but my boss is still out of town, so Thursday is the new start date. I am kinda glad though because the dreams about failing out are just now starting to dissipate. I still worry but it's not like it's been for the last month: waking up in cold sweats, headaches, vomitting, etc. Some ailments were allergy related, others complete stress. It sucks to have your body in disrepair when it is the most important time to be all systems go. So I think, since now I am finally catching up on sleep, finally feeling a little bettter (my muscles are still super sore and my stomach still isn't 100%), Thursday isn't such a bad start date. I can already feel my finals bloating going down! I also don't eat that much so it's no wonder I am feeling lighter.
Joe and I went food shopping yesterday. It was amazing to be in a town with variety. There is a fresh olive bar, hot peppers, all types of cheeses, etc. The thing is, when I have more choices, I satisfy more of my cravings and honestly eat less. It's when I'm in Grundy, I don't have all my comfort foods so I am perpetually uncomfortable with my food cravings and I eat like the Salami Kid from Salute your Shorts... Grundy = Chubby. Summer = Slender. I am working on carrying over some of the good food habits to Grundy but honestly, my focus is passing when I'm in my holler. If I am chubby and do well, woo hoo! Who cares? Joe and I don't live together yet anyway heh heh
Joe and I are making tacos for everyone tonight. We went all out because I was super excited to see a real Spanish section. Adobo, Sazon, chiles, kidney beans, nom nom nom. So everyone is in for a treat tonight! I am very thankful I can stay here, even though Joe's job is perpetually pissing us off. They just gave Joe the night shift.... thank GOD we live together for this summer. He will be at work from 11am-8pm, but at least it's not a graveyard shift. It's just very timing that they do this once I am in town. I couldn't imagine working at EPA and having this schedule shift... we'd have to wait til the weekends to talk.
Speaking of weekends, I have practically zero to myself. It seems like most of my weekends this summer require travel and only two of them are for things I set up for myself: Chicago and DC :) Everything else is for someone else's wedding, birthday, etc. I am trying not to let it stress me out, but financially I'm in the red and quite frankly, Joe and I have so much excitement going on with me going into my last year of school and Joe... JOE GOT INTO A PROGRAM FULL RIDE FULL STIPEND and you'd never know because Joe is the one who has to bring it up for any attention about it. It's kinda annoying. Unless you're getting married in this town, it's like "oh wow, you're smart? high-five..." what!? So I am excited to turn some of these weekends about everyone else into weekends for us. We are gonna treat each time we travel to celebrate someone else as a weekend get away. We will be present for the major events and the things we RSVP'd for but other than that, it's our time. We are a long distance couple that barely gets any recognition for being awesome, so we are just gonna enjoy our time together. If something gets too stressful, we will walk away.
What I don't think other people understand is that Joe and I have to watch our budget. Travel is a priority for us because we do live so far away. Joe and I are also going to be living on our own NEXT YEAR. So saving for real estate, bills, etc. is wildly important. We don't care about getting married tomorrow, if that's what everyone wants, sorry. I want Joe to save for that nice rock ;) lol Just kidding, sorta. But our focus isn't on wedding, even though we might want it to be, so being thrown in a season of weddings that are way out of our budget to even attend (hotels that cost $400 a night, airplane tickets of $400, etc.) is nothing short of overwhelming and I don't think family and friends get that. Our resistance has nothing to do with celebrating, we are so excited for everyone! Our reluctance to go all out has to do with being fiscally responsible and focusing on us and our future for a change, because one year is NOTHING. We just really wish that people were more understanding without being condescending or bitchy. We don't have the money tree everyone else seems to plant. I seriously think we have a dogwood!
I cannot wait to spend time with Candy Rivera <3
Murphy will be two in September and it freaks me out! He is such a mama's boy. Joe said that Murphy doesn't cuddle with him, or play with him incessantly. Murphy is my little shadow, who is not so little anymore. Last night, Murphy had his head on my shoulder while snuggled in a ball next to me snoring. I am going to try to make Murphy comfortable with being mushy with Joe. I just think they need to bond the way Murphy and I bond. Joe took Murphy to this great training program and it honestly did help us handle Murphy so much better. However, some things you can't fix about a dog and I firmly believe that. Like, at the end of the day, Murphy is still a growing puppy right now. He's calmed down some since we first got him, but that energy he has is insane. I think Murphy will always be organically hyper and that mellow will not be his thing until he's much older. I keep telling Joe that he is going to miss Murphy's goofy antics once they stop. It's just sad because Murphy is so big and he doesn't see that he is, so most of the damage is accidentally done when Murphy doesn't know his clearance! Murphy listens to me though so we have to get Joe team Murphy-Katie there.
My trip to NY was fabulous. I am very thankful for Jessica, a great friend who took me to the airport. We had a funny car ride. I learned about Cowboy driving and we chatted about all the craziness we experienced this semester. It was nice to just let loose with a girl friend who judges the same way I do! I was so nervous to fly alone that I couldn't even eat my Panera sandwich! That never happens lol I had to do my very first lay-over by myself. I know that sounds super childish, but I don't like to fly so that was momentous for me. I put on my big girl pants and sat in an airport! Luckily my layover was in Charlotte and I was there for Moot Court already. I knew the airport so I wasn't soooo freaked out. I flew into JFK circa 12am. I cried like a baby when I landed. I was so happy to see my family and smell that NY stank :P My mom was over joyed to see me because it must've been so scary to be far from your daughter with SJS. I had a cannoli once I got home (omfg delicious) and passed out til 9am... the beginning of the sleeping in! Went and got my nails done the next morning with my mom: french mani, pink pedi, and eyebrows = 30 dollars. HELL YES. It was so nice to have a NY mani pedi day. We actually ran into Carolyn! Very funny. I wasn't sure I was going to have time to see her so that was a nice surprise.
Then Joe got into town. I immediately am a happier person when he's around. I had everyone I care and love for under one roof. It was great. We ran some errands and then saw "The Avengers." The movie was epic. I didn't even know what I got myself into. All I knew was that Robert Downey Junior was in it and he is one handsome man. We stayed through the credits to watch the extra scenes... so good! I am officially the BIGGEST Iron Man fan ever... well no, I didn't dress up or anything but I do love Iron Man more than everyone else. Then the best part of my weekend happened: Joe and I went to TGI Friday's with Annie, Bobby and Ryan :) My St. James crew. I love those people so much! I am so happy Ryan did NOT move to Texas yet! Woops. Annie will always be my partner in crime and Bobby, Bobby and I could honestly be related the way we are both down for the count all the time. It was my family I chose for myself. I loved every minute of our time there. I had a nice big Cinco de Mayo margarita with my friends and we were dirty stay outs til 1am! Haven't done that in awhile!
I think that no matter where I go, I will always have Bobby, Ryan, and Miss Anna. We've been friends for almost 18 years... crazy. I really think it's because we all met at Church and were really involved in the Church. Importantly, we all stayed involved in the church. Our parents may have been over involved or too much to handle sometimes but they did a great job with us. At the end of the day, I will always make time for my St. James friends (that I stayed in touch with). But even if someone from Antioch/Discovery needed something, I would help. Our parish was just that way. Joe even said, "You're so different when you're home with these people. You're at ease and you're so happy." It's true. Love them! Irina, Jess and Melissa have become that for me in law school. Irina and Sean are officially engaged as of Saturday and I am so happy for them. I think most people hate on them because they don't understand it and because they are jealous. I admit I had both of those sentiments when they first started dating and I felt like I was losing a friend. But I learned, being team-couple and being supportive is so much more fun and easier than being protective. And honestly, people will come and go naturally. By just being there for each other, Joe and I have a real, great couple to hang with in Grundy now! No drama, no cheating, it's refreshing lol They're both Christian, with loving families, and values like us... It's so exciting and we can't wait to share their special day!
Well NY, that was the perfect dose of home. I saw everyone I needed to in a short but blissful outing, and then moved on to the next chapter: Summer Internship!
But I guess I should press my suits or something. I woke up about an hour ago because we watched the Ranger game last night... GO RANGERS! I was so proud I was crying. I love my hockey team and now that Joe loves them, too, #%&$*%^* YES! lol I cannot wait to see what this summer has in store for us! I will do my best to keep you posted. Now that I am in the real world, bloggees, it is difficult for me to find the time to sit and type. I am sure that on the weekends, Joe will not want me typing synopses of our lives; He'll just want me to live them. But I will have pictures and tid-bits for yas! Have a great week and remember you matter!
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