Today, I held my own intervention. I had a bad habit that I had to kick and the time was now or never. SO... I DELETED MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT!
I spend too much time on Facebook. WAY too much time. It has gotten to the point that I am more interested sitting on my butt reading about other people's lives and looking at pictures from the fun things that they are doing than living my own exciting life. I know more about some of my friends from what I've read online than from talking to them in person or over the phone. That just doesn't seem right. Couple that with the amount of time wasted FBing when I could be studying, and it was easy to see that Facebook had to go.
The timing of this decision was perfect, as I also had a Labor Law midterm today. Although I had studied throughout the weekend, it was imperative that I use my time efficiently today to prepare for the exam. Without the distraction of FB, I was able to stay focused and on task (I ordinarily will read about 3-7 pages and then check FB for 10 minutes and then read some more). GO ME! I am not sure if the decision to be "off" of facebook will last, but I am going to at least go without until the end of the month. At that point I'll reassess the situation.
After the midterm, I didn't want to do anything else besides crash on the couch. So I did for awhile. But between the tv and my lazy body was the new edition of SHAPE magazine. And of course the girl on the front looked Uh-Mazing. So I started to flip through to see what new weight loss tricks the editors wanted me to believe this month.
After reading the entire magazine, it was nearly time for Gossip Girl and I did not want to miss it while at the gym. I turned back a few pages to a workout that promised to tighten and tone. I quickly through on a sports bra and gave it a whirl while I watched the latest shenanigans unfold for those living the privileged life on the Upper East Side. While Chuck, Blair and Serena were scheming, I was sweating. By the time I finished the exercises I was sore from head to toe! Perhaps these fitness magazines occasionally do get it right!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Day 139 - Oscar
With a midterm tomorrow, most of today was spent studying. Although I am typically VERY opposed to studying with other people, I did go meet my friend Corey to review some material at a local bakery. We walked through a couple of problems that were handed out in class and discussed likely subjects to be covered on the exam. I left feeling oddly confident that I had in fact learned something this semester and that with a little more studying I could pass this test. In law school, this is generally a bad sign. If you are at all feeling comfortable and/or confident, you are likely blissfully ignorant of what you really should be studying. So, instead of resting on the fact that I seemed to have the information memorized, I went home and studied some more.
Charlie is also insanely busy right now, so I was on dinner duty. There are only a few things that I can consistently cook well, so I went to one of my tried and true staples... Chicken pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes.
As I once again had put off exercising, I figured I'd go workout while I watched the Oscar's in the gym at the apartment. Kill two birds with one stone! NOPE! Although I like where we live, the gym equipment maintenance leaves something to be desired. In addition to having a broken side rail and what felt like an uneven running platform, the stupid treadmill wouldn't even turn on! I settled for doing a few squats and returning home to watch the Oscars from the comfort of my couch with my test notes beside me.
Charlie is also insanely busy right now, so I was on dinner duty. There are only a few things that I can consistently cook well, so I went to one of my tried and true staples... Chicken pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes.
As I once again had put off exercising, I figured I'd go workout while I watched the Oscar's in the gym at the apartment. Kill two birds with one stone! NOPE! Although I like where we live, the gym equipment maintenance leaves something to be desired. In addition to having a broken side rail and what felt like an uneven running platform, the stupid treadmill wouldn't even turn on! I settled for doing a few squats and returning home to watch the Oscars from the comfort of my couch with my test notes beside me.
Day 138 - OCI
I had a FANTASTIC interview today with an organization that I would LOVE to work for. I enjoyed chatting with the interviewers and it felt more like an office chat around the coffee pot than a formal interview. I have my fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed that this job comes through because it feels like it would be a natural fit. PLUS, it may afford Charlie and I the ability to reassess our living situation. More on that at a later date... : )
After the interview, Charlie, Jeffery and I went out to lunch at Red Robin. Why does eating there always sound like such a good idea when you know you are going to have an upset stomach 30 minutes later?!?!?! We never learn. After a few more errands including a trip to the optometrist and Costco (fun times!), we finally made it back home. I successfully talked myself out of going for my 7 mile long run by promising myself that I would do it tomorrow. We shall see...
After the interview, Charlie, Jeffery and I went out to lunch at Red Robin. Why does eating there always sound like such a good idea when you know you are going to have an upset stomach 30 minutes later?!?!?! We never learn. After a few more errands including a trip to the optometrist and Costco (fun times!), we finally made it back home. I successfully talked myself out of going for my 7 mile long run by promising myself that I would do it tomorrow. We shall see...
Day 137 - Sold!
This morning's Street Law lesson went remarkably well considering 2/3 of the class was absent. I now understand the value of having a smaller student to teacher ratio, as students are much more likely to be working if you have time to check in with them every few minutes. We asked them to give closing arguments concerning a fact pattern they developed through questioning witnesses and they did a fabulous job! Way to go Rogers High!
After Street Law, I quickly ducked into the law school to freshen up for an interview. It went... interestingly. I made them laugh a few times and they seemed pretty interested in me for the first portion of the interview. But when they got around to their sheet of questions, they couldn't have come across as more bored if they tried. I even caught the guy looking out the window as I was answering one of his questions. As if that wasn't bad enough, I then had to take a typing test. Sweet. As you can tell from the blog, I have a tendency to be a bit loose with the rules of the English Language. Although I was taught a very formal and journalistic writing style as a PR major in undergrad and have done well in my legal writing courses, I don't enjoy the thought of someone double checking to see if I used the proper "there" or if I ended a sentence with a preposition. I didn't plagiarise my cover letter. What more of a writing sample do they need? Anyway, I highly doubt I am going to be offered the job. It would have been a prestigious place to list on my resume, but I just don't see myself working there.
After the interview, I had a little bit of time to relax before getting ready to go out to the GPILP (Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project?) Auction. It is one of a few formal events at the law school each year, which gave Charlie and I an excuse to get dressed up on a Friday night. The dinner was nice and we won 2 items. We had a great time bidding up the price on a few items during the live auction and enjoying time with friends.
After Street Law, I quickly ducked into the law school to freshen up for an interview. It went... interestingly. I made them laugh a few times and they seemed pretty interested in me for the first portion of the interview. But when they got around to their sheet of questions, they couldn't have come across as more bored if they tried. I even caught the guy looking out the window as I was answering one of his questions. As if that wasn't bad enough, I then had to take a typing test. Sweet. As you can tell from the blog, I have a tendency to be a bit loose with the rules of the English Language. Although I was taught a very formal and journalistic writing style as a PR major in undergrad and have done well in my legal writing courses, I don't enjoy the thought of someone double checking to see if I used the proper "there" or if I ended a sentence with a preposition. I didn't plagiarise my cover letter. What more of a writing sample do they need? Anyway, I highly doubt I am going to be offered the job. It would have been a prestigious place to list on my resume, but I just don't see myself working there.
After the interview, I had a little bit of time to relax before getting ready to go out to the GPILP (Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project?) Auction. It is one of a few formal events at the law school each year, which gave Charlie and I an excuse to get dressed up on a Friday night. The dinner was nice and we won 2 items. We had a great time bidding up the price on a few items during the live auction and enjoying time with friends.
Day 136 - Snow Day
What a wonderful day!!! For only the second time in 50 years, Gonzaga School of Law was closed due to snow. Of course, I was already up and ready to go when the decision was made. But that is besides the point. I WAS STAYING HOME!!!! On the agenda was hot chocolate, a movie and perhaps a nap. Ahhh.... I love snow days.
It turned out that the snow really wasn't that big of a deal and that the roads were fine, so Jeffery came up for dinner. I went for a 3 mile run at the gym and we all had a great day off! I still don't like you, snow, but I'm grateful for today.
In addition to all of that excitement, Tucker also made his TV debut. I got a call from Charlie this morning who told me in an urgent voice that I need to go throw the dog out in the snow, take a picture and send it to the station. I don't know which is worse: Charlie's request or that I agreed. Either way, here is our poor little pooch's photo from his first TV appearance.
It turned out that the snow really wasn't that big of a deal and that the roads were fine, so Jeffery came up for dinner. I went for a 3 mile run at the gym and we all had a great day off! I still don't like you, snow, but I'm grateful for today.
Day 135 - Wanna Be On Top
Americas Next Top model coined a new term for plus sized models. I will now only refer to myself as Fiercly Real.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 134 - Stink
My poor professor Milt was ill this morning, so my conflicts of law class was cancelled. I hope he gets better soon, but I'll enjoy the morning off. I got to watch the Today show while I ate my multiple-grain cheerios before heading down to Con Law 2.
So far, this is the most boring blog post to date. I'm sorry to disappoint, but it's not going to get better. Besides FINALLY registering for my marathon (I'm hoping shellingout $70 will work as extra running incentive), there's not much to report.
Because of the holiday on Monday, we followed a different class schedule then what is typical for a Tuesday. That meant needing Maggie to sub for my tots class. I got there for just the last 10 minutes. I started teaching my advanced tappers their recital routine and they seemed to enjoy it (which is good because they'll be working on it until June).
I usually have to run to community property right after dance, so I enjoyed the opportunity to hang out at the studio and catch up with my friend Maggie. I intended to stay and take the zumba class. But then in came the smelly lady with the cotton candy body spray. I am certain it was cotton candy, because I used to wear it in junior high. This woman's daughter is in junior high. She obviously uses the offensive spray to cover up the smell of cigarettes, but she's not fooling anyone. It got so bad that I started to get a head ache. The head ache rapidly progressed into a migraine. I did the first song of zumba before deciding that I had better get home before it got worse. Although I don't get migraines often, I've had enough to know that if you wait too long to grab some meds and a nap, they will quickly spiral from bad to excruciating. I warned you this would be a dull post. Just not in the mood for humor. Peace.
So far, this is the most boring blog post to date. I'm sorry to disappoint, but it's not going to get better. Besides FINALLY registering for my marathon (I'm hoping shellingout $70 will work as extra running incentive), there's not much to report.
Because of the holiday on Monday, we followed a different class schedule then what is typical for a Tuesday. That meant needing Maggie to sub for my tots class. I got there for just the last 10 minutes. I started teaching my advanced tappers their recital routine and they seemed to enjoy it (which is good because they'll be working on it until June).
I usually have to run to community property right after dance, so I enjoyed the opportunity to hang out at the studio and catch up with my friend Maggie. I intended to stay and take the zumba class. But then in came the smelly lady with the cotton candy body spray. I am certain it was cotton candy, because I used to wear it in junior high. This woman's daughter is in junior high. She obviously uses the offensive spray to cover up the smell of cigarettes, but she's not fooling anyone. It got so bad that I started to get a head ache. The head ache rapidly progressed into a migraine. I did the first song of zumba before deciding that I had better get home before it got worse. Although I don't get migraines often, I've had enough to know that if you wait too long to grab some meds and a nap, they will quickly spiral from bad to excruciating. I warned you this would be a dull post. Just not in the mood for humor. Peace.
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