Thursday, February 17, 2011
Day 123 - Dress Rehearsal
Today = crazy. It started with a haircut, during which the stylist decided to take out her frustrations over her divorce on my scalp (her ex is a lawyer who studied at GU... fantastic). Then I had to jet to a quick practice for the big spender routine followed by some last minute speed cleaning. We held a full dress rehearsal at the bar which lasted far too long, but we left feeling confident that the show would be a success. When I got home, Moo and Crew were there with pizza! After a lot of girl-talk, we called it a night.
Day 122 - Wasted Time
What a long, long, LONG day. With class at 8 AM, I was up around 5 to study. I spent over 12 ridiculous hours at school. I have a very strict "don't stay at school a second longer than absolutely necessary" policy. Therefore, this day flew in the face of my moral code. After class, I held an open objection practice for any girls who wanted a chance to practice their routines. We had a Moot Court Honors Council Meeting at 8PM, so I was ready and willing to dance for a few hours.
A few girls stopped by during that time. They all had their dances down, so I think they were there more to calm their nerves. I forget sometimes that not everyone has grown up on the stage and that the fear of performing may causes butterflies to swarm in their cute little tummies. I'm pretty sure the last time I got nervous to go on stage was in the mid 1990s. Blood, needles and large dogs loose while I am on a long run are what make me knees shake. I'd take lights and an audience over a large Labrador any day!
Any way... too much time spent at school = not cool. Moo and friends come out tomorrow so I had a ton of housework to do when I got home. So glad they're coming out!
A few girls stopped by during that time. They all had their dances down, so I think they were there more to calm their nerves. I forget sometimes that not everyone has grown up on the stage and that the fear of performing may causes butterflies to swarm in their cute little tummies. I'm pretty sure the last time I got nervous to go on stage was in the mid 1990s. Blood, needles and large dogs loose while I am on a long run are what make me knees shake. I'd take lights and an audience over a large Labrador any day!
Any way... too much time spent at school = not cool. Moo and friends come out tomorrow so I had a ton of housework to do when I got home. So glad they're coming out!
Day 121 - Downward Dog
The madness leading up to objection has nearly reached the danger zone. What is the danger zone? I'm glad you asked. The danger zone is the point at which I have become so wrapped up in a project that I can't see straight and the only way to procure a smile from me is to feed me chocolate. Seeing as I am days away from prancing around in booty shorts, chocolate was out of the question. Soooo... I went to Piyo instead.
I haven't been to yoga or piyo in the last week and man did it ever hurt so good! I was able to fully relax and enjoy a moment of calm while getting in a tough workout at the same time. Odd, but true. Having achieved a peaceful zen, I left piyo a long distance away from the danger zone.
I haven't been to yoga or piyo in the last week and man did it ever hurt so good! I was able to fully relax and enjoy a moment of calm while getting in a tough workout at the same time. Odd, but true. Having achieved a peaceful zen, I left piyo a long distance away from the danger zone.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 120 - Ethics
I am a bad person. I'd like to think that I am generally concerned about those around me and am out to protect their best interests, but apparently that's not the case. Tonight in my community property class, I couldn't help but use the law we were learning to come up with a series of ways a person could screw their spouse out of a lot of money in a divorce.
Fortunately for Charlie, a divorce is SOOOOO not an option. BUT, it is scary what you can do with a little legal knowledge. As I continue to learn to "think like a lawyer," I am finding that most lawyer jokes are not only spot on, but also deserved. We have the capacity to do a lot of good for clients, but on far too many occasions the power is abused.
Today included a little of everything. Law school class, dance class, homework, gym time, tv time, excessive snack time and then bed. Excluding the fast and furious consumption of chips and cheese dip, this was a good day. I put in 45 minutes on the rotating stair machine, so maybe we can call it a draw? Good night!
Fortunately for Charlie, a divorce is SOOOOO not an option. BUT, it is scary what you can do with a little legal knowledge. As I continue to learn to "think like a lawyer," I am finding that most lawyer jokes are not only spot on, but also deserved. We have the capacity to do a lot of good for clients, but on far too many occasions the power is abused.
Today included a little of everything. Law school class, dance class, homework, gym time, tv time, excessive snack time and then bed. Excluding the fast and furious consumption of chips and cheese dip, this was a good day. I put in 45 minutes on the rotating stair machine, so maybe we can call it a draw? Good night!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 119 - What plan?
Yet another unplanned long night spent at Dempsey's. 5 days to show time. 6 days until rest.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Day 118 - Average Bowl
Was today's bowl Super? I think not. I could have cared less about the outcome.
In preparation for the several hours spent on the couch in a coma like trance, Charlie and I had a number of errands to run. The upside to our jaunts across town is that it afforded me plenty of opportunity to move (as I once again did not go to the gym). We are notorious for buying WAY more at Costco than what we have on our shopping list, so this time we figured we'd be smart and skip the cart. Yay for more exercise! Instead of buying less, we just got to carry more! At least they were all legitimate purchases and not the red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting that Charlie so desperately had his heart set on.
I enjoyed that the game was close, but for the most part was uninterested. By the end of football season, I can hardly tolerate the inane yammering of football announcers. "If they're going to win, they're going to have to put some more points on the board." Well no shit. I can tolerate the friendly banter in the Fall, but come February I am ready to shove a sock in Michael Strahan's mouth.
I enjoyed the new Glee episode SIGNIFICANTLY more than the game, half time show or any of the commercials. While the plot lines are wildly outrageous, I love the anti-bullying messages and FABULOUS music numbers. Other than chocolate, Glee is about the only thing that is guaranteed to make me smile.
In preparation for the several hours spent on the couch in a coma like trance, Charlie and I had a number of errands to run. The upside to our jaunts across town is that it afforded me plenty of opportunity to move (as I once again did not go to the gym). We are notorious for buying WAY more at Costco than what we have on our shopping list, so this time we figured we'd be smart and skip the cart. Yay for more exercise! Instead of buying less, we just got to carry more! At least they were all legitimate purchases and not the red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting that Charlie so desperately had his heart set on.
I enjoyed that the game was close, but for the most part was uninterested. By the end of football season, I can hardly tolerate the inane yammering of football announcers. "If they're going to win, they're going to have to put some more points on the board." Well no shit. I can tolerate the friendly banter in the Fall, but come February I am ready to shove a sock in Michael Strahan's mouth.
I enjoyed the new Glee episode SIGNIFICANTLY more than the game, half time show or any of the commercials. While the plot lines are wildly outrageous, I love the anti-bullying messages and FABULOUS music numbers. Other than chocolate, Glee is about the only thing that is guaranteed to make me smile.
Day 117 - Take it Off
I finally had a truly productive day. I got out of bed and went straight to work on the mountain of dishes in the kitchen. Then I set out for a quick 3 mile run. It is now actually winter, but I can comfortably run outside. Back at Thanksgiving, I would have needed crampons and a snow pick to get home safely. I've probably jinxed myself into several weeks worth of snow, but at least I enjoyed some fresh air today.
I only had a few minutes to shower, change and get down town for another objection practice. No hair or make up... I looked HOT! Or like a hot mess... Probably the hot mess. Regardless, the two numbers that rehearsed today are looking fantastic. They're both wildly inappropriate, but that's what objection is all about. There's a lot of touching, grinding, and shaking. After paying for 13 years of dance lessons, my mother must be so proud.
After another quick shower, Charlie and I were off to meet our friends Maggie and Brian for dinner at the OG. We don't get to see them that often, so it is always nice when we get to sit down and catch up. After a week's worth of carbs, fat and garlic, we headed home. Not a bad Saturday!
I only had a few minutes to shower, change and get down town for another objection practice. No hair or make up... I looked HOT! Or like a hot mess... Probably the hot mess. Regardless, the two numbers that rehearsed today are looking fantastic. They're both wildly inappropriate, but that's what objection is all about. There's a lot of touching, grinding, and shaking. After paying for 13 years of dance lessons, my mother must be so proud.
After another quick shower, Charlie and I were off to meet our friends Maggie and Brian for dinner at the OG. We don't get to see them that often, so it is always nice when we get to sit down and catch up. After a week's worth of carbs, fat and garlic, we headed home. Not a bad Saturday!
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