HERE I AM!

For those of you wondering, I didn’t forget about the blog. I just really didn’t have anything to say and have been pretty busy and stressed. My life was so up in the air for so long. I have just been going to school, hunting for a job (which I never found), and stressing out about the next phase of my life.

Well now I know! I am going to be continuing my studies and going for my PhD in Administration of Justice at my undergraduate school. I feel much better knowing where I will be in 7 weeks. I went down this past weekend to talk to the professors, sign up for classes, meet the other students, find a place to live (which didn’t go well) and go the Homecoming game. After my experience, I knew I made the right decision. I can’t just sit around after school and hope I get a job, because if I don’t then I can’t pay my bills! This way I can further my education (something I knew I would go back and do anyway) while possibly working part-time only an hour and a half from the majority of my family and friends.

The program is great; there are only a few students, which means tons of attention and more opportunity to work on professional articles for publication and research with professors. Plus, I will be only 90 miles from my husband! YAY!

So off I go! In the next two months I am taking the MPRE, finishing up a paper and final exams, trying to find a place to live, graduating from law school, moving all my furniture and stuff 5 hours away, and somehow celebrating Thanksgiving/Christmas/Anniversary. Ahhhhhh! So if I am MIA again, you will know why! ☺

I am Still Alive.

I am, in fact, still alive. I found it very difficult to keep up with a blog over the summer. I was so busy!!! However, it was a pretty great summer. Not only did I finally get to spend a little bit of time with the husband, but I got to see some friends. Most importantly, I was able to do an internship, which was AWESOME experience.

I actually did a jury trial, some DUI trials, and some preliminary hearings. I found out that I really really want to be a prosecutor and actually get to practice trial law. I never saw myself as a trial lawyer, but now that is really all I can see myself doing…however, only as a prosecutor and not as a defense attorney.

But with the economy in the mess it is in, there are still no jobs available, so I may be continuing my studies in a PhD program, if I get accepted. I only have one more piece of the application process to complete. That piece is an essay on what my dissertation would be about and the methodology I would use. I already have an idea but it is just writing an essay about it that seems to be stumping me for some reason. Anyhow, in the next few days I am sure I will finish that up and hopefully hear back about acceptance in a month or so.

The new semester is alright, but after really practicing law this summer going back to law school seems almost pointless. I either want to get out there and practice or continue my studies…I really hate that I am graduating in this economy.

I am taking Criminal Trial Practice, Criminal Procedure 2, Children in the Legal System, Legal Profession, and Law and Literature. I actually have a lot to say about all these classes but I will get to that in a later blog post.

For now I will leave everyone with that. I am alive and I will hopefully be posting more frequently over the semester. One more semester…I have begun the countdown. Graduation in 15 weeks…

SIGH

Al Gore, Bill Clinton & Barrack Obama go to Heaven,
God addresses Al first. ''Al, what do you believe in?''

Al replies: "Well, I believe that I won that election, but that it was your will that I did not serve. And I've come to understand that now.''

God thinks for a second and says: "Very good. Come and sit at my left.''


God then addresses Bill. "Bill, what do you believe in?''

Bill replies: "I believe in forgiveness. I've sinned, but I've never held a grudge against my fellow man, and I hope no grudges are held against
me.''

God thinks for a second and says: "You are forgiven, my son. Come and sit at my right.''

Then God addresses Barrack. "Barrack, what do you believe in?''

He replies: "I believe you're in my chair."

Too Hilarious Not to Share: South Alabama Barbies

Mattel recently announced the release of limited-edition Barbie Dolls for the SOUTH ALABAMA market:

Springhill Barbie
This princess Barbie is sold only at the nearby Legacy Oaks. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a cookie-cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face lift. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with the augmented version and still he is not around (he has a girlfriend that lives across the bay!).


West Mobile Barbie
Recently moved from Springhill (the new money area of Mobile )
The modern day homemaker/professional - Barbie is available with Ford Windstar Minivan and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full-time occupation. Still goes back to Springhill for Drs. appt, shopping, bakery, pizza, weddings, and funerals, but is found regularly at the Heron Lakes (the former Skyline Country Club). New money needed a new name! Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately.


Orange Beach Barbie
This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included are her own Starbucks cup, credit card and country club membership. Also available for this set are Shallow Closeted Ken and Private School Skipper.. You won't be able to afford any of them. Flood insurance optional.

Grand Bay Barbie
This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a knife, a Chevy with dark tinted windows, and a Meth Lab Kit. This model is only available after dark and must be paid for in cash (preferably small, untraceable bills) , unless you are a cop, then we don't know what you are talking about. Valid non-expired license plate optional.

Citronelle Barbie
She jus' lookin' for all three of her baby daddies. Set comes with baby Nieshia and baby Twanna. Mayor and Police Chief optional.


Midtown Barbie
This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair , arch-less feet, hairy armpits, no makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her Willow She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two Midtown Barbies and the optional Subaru wagon, you get a rainbow flag bumper sticker for free. Reserved parking space at Just Us Lesbian Lounge optional.

Wilmer Barbie
This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR t-shirt and tweety bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of Miller Lite and a Hank Williams Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's butt when she is drunk Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free. Free mullet hair cut included.


Semmes Barbie
This tobacco-chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased beer-gutted Ken out of Brandon Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter-top. Also available with a mobile home. Includes a subscription to Oakway Trailer Park Times.


Dauphin Island Barbie
This Barbie is also known as the wanted to have a house in Orange Beach but couldn’t afford it Barbie. Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a GED, bus pass, and inflatable raft in case of a hurricane. Gangsta Ken and his 1979 Caddy were available, but are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant. Additional infants available every nine months. Dauphin Island ferry passes NOT included.


Saraland Barbie
Look at the picture....need we say more ? Pabst Blue Ribbon sold separately.

Another Catch-Up

So, I guess it is time to blog again. Finally, right?? Exams concluded and I so far have 4 out of 5 grades. As expected, they are nowhere near as awesome as last semester, but are so far decent. Only one unexpected surprise, as I did better in my paper class than I predicted. I did spend a lot of time on it because it was something I was very interested in, juvenile law. So I was really pleased to do well. The other grades, were not all that great. But again, at least it was expected.

I got to head down to the Mobile area for a couple of days, which were incredibly uneventful. I find myself wondering why I spent the 14 hours in the car. The purpose was to see my husband, but I only got to see him a couple of nights and he slept through most of the time we had together. He has a full time job and is currently filming a movie on the evenings and weekends, so he didn’t really have much time to spend with me. Let’s just say I was highly disappointed.

So I made the drive back to Mississippi so I could start my 2-week trial class. I was hoping to learn some skills so I could try the cases I will be assigned at my internship this summer. And I definitely have! It is a GREAT class. We are presenting two trials and learning a lot of skills. One week down and one to go.

I haven't commented on American Idol in a while. I have been a fan of Adam and Scott from day one. I was sad when Scott got eliminated, but I am really glad that Adam made it to the final. My parents were really upset when Danny got eliminated and I really think that he deserved to be in the final...but Kris totally rocked Heartless this past week. Let's just hope that Adam takes the title. He rocks. I have been watching the show since it has began and the person I have wanted to win has NEVER won. This would be the first time, if Adam wins!

Besides that, nothing else is really going on. I plan on cleaning out the house once the class is over and am considering getting rid of all my size 1/2 clothes and X-Small tops. I really wanted to fit into them again but I doubt it will happen. So if you know anyone who wants a lot of name brand stuff and is that size, please let me know!! Otherwise, I will just make the inevitable trip to Goodwill.

More later!

MIA

Last day of classes today and then I go into Finals Mode.

Thus, I will be MIA until after May 5th.

Wish me luck, this marathon study session is going to be a tough one. Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Commercial Paper and Family Law. UGH!

A Tear to My Eye

I am not a big "crier," but lately I have been getting slightly choked up at the following things on television:

1. Commercials for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and Vacations in Fairhope, AL.

2. Any commercial where someone is graduating.

3. Hallmark Commercials.

4. Almost any news story about Obama and the bailouts.

5. The song Sweet Home Alabama.

What is with me??? I guess it has to do with finals starting in 5 days...