My new motto

This is my new motto for bar prep!  I have suggested to our bar prep counselors that this become the department's motto.  I'll let you know what their response is...

HOLY TYPING

For some reason, even when the ENTIRE quiet section of cubicles is EMPTY, someone feels the need to sit beside me.  Not only do I find it incredibly annoying, but what makes it worse, is this person feels the need to type LOUDER than anyone I have ever seen in my entire life.



SERIOUSLY????????? GIVE IT A REST AND MOVE SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!

An Alaskan what???

When I arrived at the auto shop to pick up my car today, there was a giant, and I mean GIANT dog behind the counter.  Now this place is off of South Blvd. and has treated me wonderfully.  It's not located in what I would call a 'rough' area, but I would certainly be afraid weary of trespassing on this pup's property!  Anyways, I ask the guy what kind of dog and he tells me the dog is an Alaskan Malamute - "you know the kind they race with."  Say what?? This thing had to be at least 200 pounds!

See for yourself:

It was like a bear was sitting behind the guy!  If you are as intrigued as I was about this dog, you can read more about them here.  Here is a photo of what they look like:

I think I kind of want one now... :)  I'm not so sure little Nugget will handle that very well... 

Thanks for the visual Barbie

And this is what it is like to be reviewing material, while being certain that your head is going to explode... Now you have a visual of how I'm feeling today...

When someone asks how my bar prep is going...

ENOUGH SAID.

Dreams of the Tavern (French Creek of course)

As I sit and attempt to complete 35 multiple choice, I find myself distracted.  Distracted by the thought of going to western NY for the 4th of July holiday before the 'bar exam madness' worsens and becomes incredibly intense for the 'final push' before D-Day.  The thought of breakfast at the DV (the Dutch Village for those of you who are unfamiliar is an amazing restaurant in this wonderful little town), the idea of wings and pizza logs at the Tavern (one of my favorite places on earth), and most importantly, seeing all of our little nephews and spending time with friends and family.  I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to this trip!  It's been far too long since I have been back 'home.'

Here's a photo of the Tavern for those of you who are not fortunate enough to know the place I am referring to...

Staying Positive

When I woke up this morning, as I do nearly every morning before getting out of bed, I checked my email (nothing good), then checked Facebook.  One of my fellow classmates (and a wonderful lady) posted this:

So as I begin studies this a.m. I remember at least one thing from this past week... I "get" to do this... I don't "have" to... truly it is an opportunity and a blessing... but don't ask me to smile all the time through the process ;)


I must say... I think she is on to something.  I too am studying all morning (well all day) and as the days continue, I notice that some are easier than others to wake up and get going.  Other days thought, it seems almost impossible to get up.  However, she is right.  This is a choice I have made and it is a choice that I must get through - not that I have to but that I want to - because if I don't, I have nothing!

After one week of what I would like to refer to this as "bar study madness" I feel as though I am mentally, physically and emotionally drained.  I have held back the tears (on most days) and I have fought through and made it to the end of the week.  Now I must power through the weekend, complete my tasks, check them off my to-do list, remember to have fun along the way and survive!

The countdown has begun... in 52 days I will be taking the bar exam.  While that may seem like a lot of time to some, it seems incredibly too short for me.  But as they say, this too shall pass and before I know it I will be enjoying life again and will actually have a life to enjoy!

Back to the books I go!