Another fabulous true story from the insanity that is my brain.
You know you're in law school when.....
Someone puts a binder full of folders in the recycle bin, (the recycle bin was empty save for the binder full of goodies so don't judge, it's not like I'm digging in the trash can full of actual garbage!) and you, being the poor, jobless, law student you are, swoop in for some free folders!! (I know, I know, they only cost 50 cents a piece at Wal Mart but still! I'm saving money, Ryan should be proud! Although I know he will read this and say "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?" I actually get that a lot from him. No idea why! But I digress... )
You know you are me when....
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Moving update.
Just a quick update amidst the chaos that is moving.
So far we have moved into the new place. Gotten semi set up, bought a kitchen table, and have learned about little thing called scorpions. What in the world?!?!
More details and house photos to come if the scorpions don't get me. Just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know we are alive and well and working on making this little house our little home.
So far we have moved into the new place. Gotten semi set up, bought a kitchen table, and have learned about little thing called scorpions. What in the world?!?!
More details and house photos to come if the scorpions don't get me. Just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know we are alive and well and working on making this little house our little home.
Cha Cha Cha Changes.....
So remember a while ago when I told everyone I had applied for a transfer... Well I got accepted to two schools: Wester State (in California) and Arizona Summit (in... Arizona).
I have accepted my admission to Arizona Summit Law School and I start in September. I am very excited because this is an American Bar Accredited school with a great Bar pass rate. It is a beautiful location and the admissions really seem to want me to attend where as Western seemed put off by taking my transfer units.
I am both excited and nervous about this. Ryan and I are moving at the end of this month to Phoenix. It is terrifying because I have never been more than an hour away from my Gram at any given time. Were it not for Gram, this decision would be simple. But having spoken to my lovely Gram about it, she reminded me that she went 4000 miles from France to America, not knowing anyone other than my Grampy and did fine so according to her "what's one state!" According to Gram, if I don't make this move for my future she will put her shoe in my ass! And she can do that, for being 4'11", she can actually still kick my ass.
In the coming weeks we are going to be crazy busy in preparation for our big move!
Here are a few pros and cons that I have cleaned about the fine state of Arizona:
Pros:
- Thunder storms. This is obviously exciting because we hardly get there here is So Cal.
- Ryan's parents!: Ryan has the EBST parents and I am super excited to get to spend more time with them.
- Amazing school: The school is great and I can focus strictly on school for a while. I'm excited because I have always wanted to take extra projects like moot court or interning and now I'll have the opportunity to do more for my future.
There are tons of pros but they are not as funny and there are too many to list anyways. But let's just say I am so excited! (assuming the dust clouds and heat don't kill me upon arrival)
Cons:
-Dust Clouds of Death (aka Haboobs): I have never seen one of these in person but from what I have gleaned from the internet, it is a GIANT wall ofdeath dust. I asked my friend what to do if I get stuck in one while driving... "cry".
- Heat: it is hotter than Africa in Arizona, but I'm told it is a "dry heat", whatever that means. No idea how I will deal with this, except that we will have air-conditioning. Have I mentioned that whomever designed the homes/apartments near the ocean needs to be shot. Who doesn't put an air conditioner in an apartment!! It is a sauna in my apartment so I assume I'm just preparing for Arizona.
-Not being near Gram: Who else is going to literally kick me in the butt, and let me sit in her lap like a child and cry when I need to. Who else will wake me up standing right in front of my face with a hot cup of Gram's Coffee. Who else will laugh at me and keep me in line?
I have accepted my admission to Arizona Summit Law School and I start in September. I am very excited because this is an American Bar Accredited school with a great Bar pass rate. It is a beautiful location and the admissions really seem to want me to attend where as Western seemed put off by taking my transfer units.
I am both excited and nervous about this. Ryan and I are moving at the end of this month to Phoenix. It is terrifying because I have never been more than an hour away from my Gram at any given time. Were it not for Gram, this decision would be simple. But having spoken to my lovely Gram about it, she reminded me that she went 4000 miles from France to America, not knowing anyone other than my Grampy and did fine so according to her "what's one state!" According to Gram, if I don't make this move for my future she will put her shoe in my ass! And she can do that, for being 4'11", she can actually still kick my ass.
In the coming weeks we are going to be crazy busy in preparation for our big move!
Here are a few pros and cons that I have cleaned about the fine state of Arizona:
Pros:
- Thunder storms. This is obviously exciting because we hardly get there here is So Cal.
- Ryan's parents!: Ryan has the EBST parents and I am super excited to get to spend more time with them.
- Amazing school: The school is great and I can focus strictly on school for a while. I'm excited because I have always wanted to take extra projects like moot court or interning and now I'll have the opportunity to do more for my future.
There are tons of pros but they are not as funny and there are too many to list anyways. But let's just say I am so excited! (assuming the dust clouds and heat don't kill me upon arrival)
Cons:
-Dust Clouds of Death (aka Haboobs): I have never seen one of these in person but from what I have gleaned from the internet, it is a GIANT wall of
- Heat: it is hotter than Africa in Arizona, but I'm told it is a "dry heat", whatever that means. No idea how I will deal with this, except that we will have air-conditioning. Have I mentioned that whomever designed the homes/apartments near the ocean needs to be shot. Who doesn't put an air conditioner in an apartment!! It is a sauna in my apartment so I assume I'm just preparing for Arizona.
-Not being near Gram: Who else is going to literally kick me in the butt, and let me sit in her lap like a child and cry when I need to. Who else will wake me up standing right in front of my face with a hot cup of Gram's Coffee. Who else will laugh at me and keep me in line?
Count your blessings...
On days/weeks/months when times are hard, and things are getting me down, I can't help but remember what my best friend said one day in passing. ... Sit down and name 10 things you are thankful for.
While I have a million things that I am thankful for,
Today I will start with five (in no particular order):
1. My Gram. This woman raised me essentially. She is my emotional and mental support. I still crawl into her lap and cry hysterically when things get too tough. She is my push and my "kick in the butt" (yes, she actually can still kick me in the butt). This woman came to American in her early 20's with a small child, knowing NO english, and taught herself the language, raised a slew of kids and foster kids and put up with my stubborn grandfather. She is the strongest woman I know.
2. My sisters. These three are my life. I feel like I am their mother. I essentially raised them and I have the fiercest love for them. I literally would die to keep them safe. They are my babies and my loves.
3. My best friends. I have some amazing friends who keep me in check and I can go to with my stupid thoughts, my stupid problems and my silly shenanigans. They are the friends that have seen me at my best and worst.
4. My boyfriend. This man is a huge blessing. He has come into my life at such a perfect time and for such a perfect reason. He is an amazing shoulder to cry on, and knows what to say and what I need when things get tough. And he still cares for me, even when I make a mess with the tooth paste or leave my clothes all over the floor.
5. Law School. My God has blessed me with this school. I always said "no trinity, I want a bigger school, a secular school, etc" but then God opened my eyes and showed me this was EXACTLY where He wanted me. This is the place that I will fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. This is the place that will lay the foundation, one of hope, and helping and knowing that I am nothing without God guiding me. Even when school is hard, and I am having my meltdowns, I have to remember that this is my dream and my passion and I have all of these amazing people holding me up.
While I have a million things that I am thankful for,
Today I will start with five (in no particular order):
1. My Gram. This woman raised me essentially. She is my emotional and mental support. I still crawl into her lap and cry hysterically when things get too tough. She is my push and my "kick in the butt" (yes, she actually can still kick me in the butt). This woman came to American in her early 20's with a small child, knowing NO english, and taught herself the language, raised a slew of kids and foster kids and put up with my stubborn grandfather. She is the strongest woman I know.
3. My best friends. I have some amazing friends who keep me in check and I can go to with my stupid thoughts, my stupid problems and my silly shenanigans. They are the friends that have seen me at my best and worst.
Dear Allergies...
Dear Allergies, I hate your stinking guts. You make me
Yea, I know this is an adaptation of the original letter... but this seemed a little more fitting today as I'm sitting on the couch,
Anyone living through this allergy season feels my despair, my pain and my itchy freaking nose. I mean honestly, I feel like a stray dog scratching at fleas, except these fleas are teeny tiny microscopic meanies who are out to ruin my life!
"Oh Des, you're just being dramatic" you may say. Well to you I say its all fun and games until someone scratches out their own eyes because they itch so badly and NOTHING works. Just saying. Maybe those people in the news who were on bath salts were really not hallucinating, maybe they were suffering from allergies... I'm just saying.
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| Is it so sad that I think this is AWESOME. Don't Judge me! |
SIDE STORY: While blogging this I was lying on the couch, all comfy, and decided I needed a sip of my coffee which was on the end table behind my head. Being the Genius that I am, I reached, two handed, OVER my head to grab my coffee and attempt to balance the cup and pull it in front of me. Well I tipped it the wrong way, spilling coffee all over myself, my BRAND NEW macbook and the couch. Now I am sticky and anyone who knows me knows that I HATE BEING STICKY. On the bright side, my cousin and I opted to buy keyboard protectors and those came in handy! Best $5 ever spend on Amazon.
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