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PT - Professional Responsibility
Holy crap I'm glad I passed the first time. Good luck to all you repeaters out there!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
What's New
Since I was hired a few weeks back things have completely changed at work. Even though I'm still just a law clerk, I feel like my bosses have been giving me much more complex assignments and a ton more responsibility than I previously had. I've been in court almost every day since I received the good news, my boss let me do my own exhibits for a case we had been working on (I know this sounds completely lame but I swear it isn't), and today I was able to see the beginning stages of a potential death penalty case. I must say, this is the happiest I've been in a long time. I really enjoy what I'm about to do for a living and I'm glad that my work is a source of happiness for me.
But, while things have been progressing nicely at work, it seems that bad things keep happening all around me. Not to me, but literally around me. For example, on Valentine's Day I saw not one, but two deaths. First, a guy jumped off the 405 in front of me and then about an hour later I saw some dude lying dead in an apartment parking lot; my guess... gang murder. It was Van Nuys after all. Oh, and then my personal favorite, the week after Val's Day I was involved in an accident with a drunk driver. And when I say drunk I mean druuuunk. Like "passed out at the wheel while driving" drunk. The guy nearly drove me right off the road. I followed him to make sure there wasn't going to be a hit and run situation, and watched him take out three other cars and a pedestrian. Not fun. But I'm ok and so is my car, so that's good. I am a little traumatized by all of this though.
Oh, and happier news... I'm going to see The Police for my birthday :)
But, while things have been progressing nicely at work, it seems that bad things keep happening all around me. Not to me, but literally around me. For example, on Valentine's Day I saw not one, but two deaths. First, a guy jumped off the 405 in front of me and then about an hour later I saw some dude lying dead in an apartment parking lot; my guess... gang murder. It was Van Nuys after all. Oh, and then my personal favorite, the week after Val's Day I was involved in an accident with a drunk driver. And when I say drunk I mean druuuunk. Like "passed out at the wheel while driving" drunk. The guy nearly drove me right off the road. I followed him to make sure there wasn't going to be a hit and run situation, and watched him take out three other cars and a pedestrian. Not fun. But I'm ok and so is my car, so that's good. I am a little traumatized by all of this though.
Oh, and happier news... I'm going to see The Police for my birthday :)
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
You May Now Address Me As....
Deputy District Attorney B. Lawyer bizznatches!!!!! I got the job. Holy crap. I got the job.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Grammys Recap (My play-by-play)
The Police were UN-EFFING-BELIEVABLE!!! Jamie Foxx was hilarious when he said, "Snoop heard the police were opening for the Grammy's and he bounced. He's probably out cripwalking on the 405 somewhere."
Stevie Wonder dedicating his win (for his collaboration w/Tony Bennett) to his late mother was sweet and almost brought a tear to my eye.
Natalie from the Dixie Chicks looks good with darker hair but what on earth was that ridiculous dress she was sporting? It looked like something Madonna would have worn in the 80's. And those arm bands on the other two??? Fire your stylist kiddos. But seriously, all fashion mishaps aside, it was a damn good performance and congrats on your wins this evening. You guys definitely deserved it. That quote from Nelson Muntz in your acceptance speech was priceless.
And then there was Beyonce. Aside from having a flower garden sprouting out of the right side of her forehead and wearing a completely see-through dress she was pretty ok. It would have been funny had she fallen down those steps though. Perhaps that would have made her boring ass song seem a little more interesting.
Oh my God. Fergie can't read. And Will I Am bronzed his ear. Holy Christ, what is wrong with the Black Eyed Peas?!?
Mary J. cried when she won and started by thanking her savior Jesus Christ. That woman should be thanking her rehab counselors. And holy shit, unlike Miss. Ferga-loser-icious, Mary J. can definitely read. But here's a tip woman, put the note cards down or else memorize that shit already!!! And FYI, the music means stop genius.
Oh Mr. Timberlake. Where do I begin with you my dear? For starters, the only reason we like you is b/c you can shake your ass like a black man. Quit trying to be a "real musician" and put the piano away. Boooooooring. And what's up w/that lame home video thing. If we wanted to see your nose hairs maybe that would have been ok, but holy hell. Whoever thought of that "camera to the dome" feature is missing a few brain cells .
It's official. Pink is a lesbot.
Oh no Mary's up there again but this time thankfully sans flashcards. Again with the praising Jesus thing though. And now she's talking about the Valley? WTF?!? Maybe she should have stayed on the drugs a little while longer. Maybe I'll understand the hype about this woman after her performance later in the show.
I officially heart Corinne Bailey Rae. Such a beautiful voice on that one. So not beautiful however was John Mayer's O-face he sported throughout his portion of the performance. Someone please tell that half of "Fugs 'n Jugs" that his facial expressions are so not hot. And who the heck is John Legend?
Mr. O-face didn't thank Jessica Simpson (Jugs) after he won for best pop album. Ha ha. Gotta love that.
Things to do this week: take up bellydancing and learn how to shake my ass like Shakira. That woman's lower body fascinates me.
Dear man currently singing, "Crazy",
Who are you and what did you do with Gnarles Barkley?
-B
P.S. Congratulate Luda on his win for me. He's so getting ass tonight with that new hairdo. But thanking Bill O'Reilly and Oprah? That's might have set him back a bit.
Well, Mary J just performed and I'm still confused as to all the hype surrounding that woman. Carrie Underwood's hype however, I completely understand. She made country music tolerable as did Rascall Flats. Did anyone else notice that Miss Underwood no longer has cankles?
Holy crap. Natalie Cole is tranny-licious (sorry Nat). And Smoky Robinson looks about 40 thanks to 3 gallons of Botox.
Someone should have told Chris Brown that performing at the Grammys means you actually have to sing. Dancing while your track plays in the background is so Milli Vanilli.
And then there was Christina...marriage clearly suits her. One wrong note ain't the end of the world honey but that hairstyle you're rocking might be. If I were you I'd get ahold of Ken Paves.
James Blunt blows. Good lullabye music though by the time 10:45 rolled around. Is this over yet?
Wow. Homegirl who got picked to sing w/Justin really pulled it together. If I was her I'd have yakked all over the place on my way onstage and then shit myself once I saw who was in the audience. Much props to Robin.
Dude I'm so over this. Nighty night kids. They should have this type of an award show for lawyers. I'd stay up for that.
Stevie Wonder dedicating his win (for his collaboration w/Tony Bennett) to his late mother was sweet and almost brought a tear to my eye.
Natalie from the Dixie Chicks looks good with darker hair but what on earth was that ridiculous dress she was sporting? It looked like something Madonna would have worn in the 80's. And those arm bands on the other two??? Fire your stylist kiddos. But seriously, all fashion mishaps aside, it was a damn good performance and congrats on your wins this evening. You guys definitely deserved it. That quote from Nelson Muntz in your acceptance speech was priceless.
And then there was Beyonce. Aside from having a flower garden sprouting out of the right side of her forehead and wearing a completely see-through dress she was pretty ok. It would have been funny had she fallen down those steps though. Perhaps that would have made her boring ass song seem a little more interesting.
Oh my God. Fergie can't read. And Will I Am bronzed his ear. Holy Christ, what is wrong with the Black Eyed Peas?!?
Mary J. cried when she won and started by thanking her savior Jesus Christ. That woman should be thanking her rehab counselors. And holy shit, unlike Miss. Ferga-loser-icious, Mary J. can definitely read. But here's a tip woman, put the note cards down or else memorize that shit already!!! And FYI, the music means stop genius.
Oh Mr. Timberlake. Where do I begin with you my dear? For starters, the only reason we like you is b/c you can shake your ass like a black man. Quit trying to be a "real musician" and put the piano away. Boooooooring. And what's up w/that lame home video thing. If we wanted to see your nose hairs maybe that would have been ok, but holy hell. Whoever thought of that "camera to the dome" feature is missing a few brain cells .
It's official. Pink is a lesbot.
Oh no Mary's up there again but this time thankfully sans flashcards. Again with the praising Jesus thing though. And now she's talking about the Valley? WTF?!? Maybe she should have stayed on the drugs a little while longer. Maybe I'll understand the hype about this woman after her performance later in the show.
I officially heart Corinne Bailey Rae. Such a beautiful voice on that one. So not beautiful however was John Mayer's O-face he sported throughout his portion of the performance. Someone please tell that half of "Fugs 'n Jugs" that his facial expressions are so not hot. And who the heck is John Legend?
Mr. O-face didn't thank Jessica Simpson (Jugs) after he won for best pop album. Ha ha. Gotta love that.
Things to do this week: take up bellydancing and learn how to shake my ass like Shakira. That woman's lower body fascinates me.
Dear man currently singing, "Crazy",
Who are you and what did you do with Gnarles Barkley?
-B
P.S. Congratulate Luda on his win for me. He's so getting ass tonight with that new hairdo. But thanking Bill O'Reilly and Oprah? That's might have set him back a bit.
Well, Mary J just performed and I'm still confused as to all the hype surrounding that woman. Carrie Underwood's hype however, I completely understand. She made country music tolerable as did Rascall Flats. Did anyone else notice that Miss Underwood no longer has cankles?
Holy crap. Natalie Cole is tranny-licious (sorry Nat). And Smoky Robinson looks about 40 thanks to 3 gallons of Botox.
Someone should have told Chris Brown that performing at the Grammys means you actually have to sing. Dancing while your track plays in the background is so Milli Vanilli.
And then there was Christina...marriage clearly suits her. One wrong note ain't the end of the world honey but that hairstyle you're rocking might be. If I were you I'd get ahold of Ken Paves.
James Blunt blows. Good lullabye music though by the time 10:45 rolled around. Is this over yet?
Wow. Homegirl who got picked to sing w/Justin really pulled it together. If I was her I'd have yakked all over the place on my way onstage and then shit myself once I saw who was in the audience. Much props to Robin.
Dude I'm so over this. Nighty night kids. They should have this type of an award show for lawyers. I'd stay up for that.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
The Waiting Game
No answer this week as to whether the Office chose to pick me up for the incoming class of DDA's. We were told we would have an answer by the first week in Feb, but the other Senior Clerks and I heard through the grapevine that due to extraordinarily high applicant numbers this year, interviews took substantially longer than normal. Per sources close to Mr. Boss-man we'll now be learning our fate between Mon-Wed of this next week.
You would think that I'd be used to all this waiting seeing as how I recently endured that massive 4 month wait for bar results, but no; yet again I'm a basket case. Keep sending all those good thoughts and pray that I calm the heck down. Last thing I need in my life is more stress.
You would think that I'd be used to all this waiting seeing as how I recently endured that massive 4 month wait for bar results, but no; yet again I'm a basket case. Keep sending all those good thoughts and pray that I calm the heck down. Last thing I need in my life is more stress.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
It's About That Time - Life Updates
Work Update: Looks like I'll be finding out this week whether or not I got the gig I've been trying to land. Keep me in your thoughts, prayers, meditations, etc. I really, really hope I get good news this week. I'll update when I know more.
Boy Update: Things are going great. It's different the second time around because I realize that the things that bothered me the first time don't really matter. Not a lot really matters other than having the opportunity to be with the one I love. What can I say? Live and learn. Also, even though I behaved completely inappropriately to him in the past, his friends seem to be accepting of the fact that we're trying to work things out. They've welcomed me back (so far) with open arms and while I'm really surprised, I'm also completely happy about that. I really missed these people. I really missed my old happy life and now it could be coming back to me. It's been a wonderful 2007 so far. Let's hope it stays that way.
Family Update: The 'rents are hitting up Hawaii this week so I'll be all by my lonesome with my animals and my crazy neighbors who spend more time in my house than I do. If anyone wants to do happy hour or dinner this week let me know. I have a ton of free time on my hands.
Car Update: I might pick it up on the 15th. Holy crap. I'm finally getting a nice car.
Liver Update: I'm giving up hard-liquor. I can't seem to figure out my limit as it's constantly changing on me. So rather than continuing to get overly intoxicated and misbehave I'm just going to avoid it altogether. From now on it's beer and wine baby. My liver will thank me. As will my bank account. Also, if I'm going to be pursuing a government career it's not good that I portray myself publicly as a person of questionable judgment. No more craziness for me. It's time for me to grow up.
Boy Update: Things are going great. It's different the second time around because I realize that the things that bothered me the first time don't really matter. Not a lot really matters other than having the opportunity to be with the one I love. What can I say? Live and learn. Also, even though I behaved completely inappropriately to him in the past, his friends seem to be accepting of the fact that we're trying to work things out. They've welcomed me back (so far) with open arms and while I'm really surprised, I'm also completely happy about that. I really missed these people. I really missed my old happy life and now it could be coming back to me. It's been a wonderful 2007 so far. Let's hope it stays that way.
Family Update: The 'rents are hitting up Hawaii this week so I'll be all by my lonesome with my animals and my crazy neighbors who spend more time in my house than I do. If anyone wants to do happy hour or dinner this week let me know. I have a ton of free time on my hands.
Car Update: I might pick it up on the 15th. Holy crap. I'm finally getting a nice car.
Liver Update: I'm giving up hard-liquor. I can't seem to figure out my limit as it's constantly changing on me. So rather than continuing to get overly intoxicated and misbehave I'm just going to avoid it altogether. From now on it's beer and wine baby. My liver will thank me. As will my bank account. Also, if I'm going to be pursuing a government career it's not good that I portray myself publicly as a person of questionable judgment. No more craziness for me. It's time for me to grow up.
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