Fall is, without a doubt, my favorite season. Nothing beats the smells you encounter on a warm sunny fall day. The crispness in the air. I don't care to be super hot and humid- I'd much rather be enjoying some autumn weather. And the colors...you can't touch the fire of a maple that you see among the other trees.
Bar results from July 2008 continue to come out. Many states have heard. For all those that passed- welcome to the ranks of esquire (but don't use it after your own name.)
For anyone with the unlucky fortune of not seeing your name or number on the pass list, I recommend you:
shed some tears
drink heavily for a day
get super pissed at the bar examiners
exhaust any options for regrade/review/appeal if you are close
then turn over the new leaf and get down to business for the next round
Life goes on. I'm not saying it doesn't seem to suck for a while. My bar limbo from last fall starting on the day results came out until I heard that I passed the DC bar in April were some of the most mentally challenging for me.
Just think of the joy you'll feel when you send the next bar exam packing. Think February 2009. Adjust a phrase and use the now infamous words of Paris Hilton "I'll see you at the debates, bitches."
At least we have the campaign antics to entertain us for a few more weeks. SNL rocks right now.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
That time of year again
I know there are people out there anxiously waiting for bar results to be posted or for that letter in the mail...hang in there. Hopefully, everyone reading this will get good news. Nothing like seeing your name or reading that letter that says "I am pleased to inform you...."
If you didn't pass, don't despair. Cycle through the stages of bar grief: disbelief, sadness, anger, a sense of if-Rudy-can-play-football-with-Irish-then-I-can-pass-the-bar-examness. I know- i've been there. Check out some of my oldest posts for more on this.
As a follow up to my bus problems last month, I received a reply from the WMATA on one of my complaints (I never really heard a reply to the other):
"Thank you for your e-mail. Please review the information below received from the division after investigation of your complaint:
At 650 am on xxxxxx Rd. the engine compartment caught fire and the bus was delayed at that location for 1 hour. The fire was extinguished, operator was given a change off and resumed scheduled at 755 am on xxxx.
Sincerely,
Helen James
Consumer Representative
Office of Customer Service"
Apparently bus fires can happen. Still annoying that I had to wait like that two days in a row. I wish WMATA had a text message system for bus problems. I would prefer to sleep in another 30 minutes and catch the next bus, or if feeling fresh and rested, get up 30 minutes earlier and catch the bus before.
I started working on my first pro bono case as an attorney last month. Fun to get going on something that will help someone deal with a government agency.
If you didn't pass, don't despair. Cycle through the stages of bar grief: disbelief, sadness, anger, a sense of if-Rudy-can-play-football-with-Irish-then-I-can-pass-the-bar-examness. I know- i've been there. Check out some of my oldest posts for more on this.
As a follow up to my bus problems last month, I received a reply from the WMATA on one of my complaints (I never really heard a reply to the other):
"Thank you for your e-mail. Please review the information below received from the division after investigation of your complaint:
At 650 am on xxxxxx Rd. the engine compartment caught fire and the bus was delayed at that location for 1 hour. The fire was extinguished, operator was given a change off and resumed scheduled at 755 am on xxxx.
Sincerely,
Helen James
Consumer Representative
Office of Customer Service"
Apparently bus fires can happen. Still annoying that I had to wait like that two days in a row. I wish WMATA had a text message system for bus problems. I would prefer to sleep in another 30 minutes and catch the next bus, or if feeling fresh and rested, get up 30 minutes earlier and catch the bus before.
I started working on my first pro bono case as an attorney last month. Fun to get going on something that will help someone deal with a government agency.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Another bus no show, work projects
OK, one day was a bit funny. I mean, catching the next bus isn't the end of the world (although I would have preferred another 20-25 minutes of sleep instead of standing on the side of the street).
But a second day is enough to make my blood boil a bit. I waited for 50 minutes today (which should have been covered by the second bus that I caught yesterday. I finally caught a slug ride.
Another nasty email to WMATA.
On a work related note- I've had some better projects (more interesting and substantive). This definitely makes the days move along at a better pace.
But a second day is enough to make my blood boil a bit. I waited for 50 minutes today (which should have been covered by the second bus that I caught yesterday. I finally caught a slug ride.
Another nasty email to WMATA.
On a work related note- I've had some better projects (more interesting and substantive). This definitely makes the days move along at a better pace.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Laptop lives, bus no-show
After getting a Dell person to troubleshoot my problem (even though my warranty is expired), it was determined that my laptop either had a bad graphics card or a motherboard. I tried the graphics card first since it was cheaper. I found a used one online and VOILA...my laptop lives again.
This morning the bus I catch to the metro station didn't arrive. Sometimes it varies by five or maybe ten minutes. The bus goes by every 30 minutes. So I stood there for about 35 minutes when the next bus comes by. Of course, everyone else that was waiting for the bus that didn't show was on this one too and I had to stand. How annoying.
This morning the bus I catch to the metro station didn't arrive. Sometimes it varies by five or maybe ten minutes. The bus goes by every 30 minutes. So I stood there for about 35 minutes when the next bus comes by. Of course, everyone else that was waiting for the bus that didn't show was on this one too and I had to stand. How annoying.
Friday, August 22, 2008
I think my old laptop died
So I have this Dell laptop that I bought right at the start of law school in 2003. It hasn't been perfect, but with my at-home super warranty, any problem I had was taken care of by an email or chat with Dell and then a guy that showed up at my house to replace the bad part(s). I bought an extra year on the warranty and that finally ended two months ago.
My laptop worked fine yesterday afternoon. Now today I went to fire it up and saw all kinds of weird characters. Even though I am out of warranty, I chatted with a Dell person in who-knows-where and they narrowed it down to the video card or motherboard. Bleh.
This laptop has been through the ringer. All of my law school notes were typed on it. I took every exam that I could on it (using Secure Exam). I typed the essays to my first bar exam on it (ran like a champ, no crashing or problems). Sure, it isn't pretty or flashing like newer laptops but it is worn and trusty like your favorite old t-shirt.
My laptop worked fine yesterday afternoon. Now today I went to fire it up and saw all kinds of weird characters. Even though I am out of warranty, I chatted with a Dell person in who-knows-where and they narrowed it down to the video card or motherboard. Bleh.
This laptop has been through the ringer. All of my law school notes were typed on it. I took every exam that I could on it (using Secure Exam). I typed the essays to my first bar exam on it (ran like a champ, no crashing or problems). Sure, it isn't pretty or flashing like newer laptops but it is worn and trusty like your favorite old t-shirt.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
July 2008 DC Bar Exam - MEE subjects tested
In case someone comes across this while searching for information on the DC bar exam, I figured I would bump a comment up that was left in my "Thoughts on the DC Bar Exam" post.
The MEE subjects tested were (per an anon comment):
"Epilogue:
Took the DC essays yesterday. Two MPTs, as predicted they like memo to partner format (they were both memos to partners).
Essay subjects tested:
ConLaw (this was to be expected)
Agency & Partnership
Trusts
Property
Fed Civ
Contracts (was more like remedies)
No neg instruments or sec trans, refreshingly enough! You can see they like MBE subjects, though. Thanks for the help."
Right now those taking the MBE are approaching lunch and (hopefully) the last 100 questions of their bar life. Good luck to all.
The MEE subjects tested were (per an anon comment):
"Epilogue:
Took the DC essays yesterday. Two MPTs, as predicted they like memo to partner format (they were both memos to partners).
Essay subjects tested:
ConLaw (this was to be expected)
Agency & Partnership
Trusts
Property
Fed Civ
Contracts (was more like remedies)
No neg instruments or sec trans, refreshingly enough! You can see they like MBE subjects, though. Thanks for the help."
Right now those taking the MBE are approaching lunch and (hopefully) the last 100 questions of their bar life. Good luck to all.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The coldness of life
I heard yesterday that a friend/old college roommate passed away. Cancer. He was my same age, which is obviously waaaay too young. He has a young daughter with his wife. What a sobering deal. The buddy that called me also let it slip that his dad passed away a couple of months ago. Cancer. Six months after he found out. He was dad age, but still should have had another decade plus in him. Damn.
Here's to you, M.P. and R.N., until we meet again for a couple of cold ones on the other side.
Oh, and I got stung by something last night. I think it was a wasp. It flew near my ear (I heard the omnious mmmmmmmmmm of the wings) and it dinged me right on the shoulder at the neckline of my t-shirt. Ouch. I don't think I've been stung before. Ever. At least, I can't recall ever being stung. Good thing I'm not allergic to anything.
Here's to you, M.P. and R.N., until we meet again for a couple of cold ones on the other side.
Oh, and I got stung by something last night. I think it was a wasp. It flew near my ear (I heard the omnious mmmmmmmmmm of the wings) and it dinged me right on the shoulder at the neckline of my t-shirt. Ouch. I don't think I've been stung before. Ever. At least, I can't recall ever being stung. Good thing I'm not allergic to anything.
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