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11:12 pm
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Update
I haven't updated in awhile. I have been pretty busy with school and work. After this semester I will be 66% done with law school. I am excited! I have 4 weekends left before finals which is scary. I will be working at a legal aid clinic this whole summer which will be interesting. This weekend is Barrister Ball, which is like law school prom. It should be interesting I just hope I don't have too much to drink and make a fool out of myself. But from the sounds of it, it will be a fun night.
Current Mood:  thoughtful
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10:41 am
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Ready to Go
Well I leave to Costa Rica tomorrow. I am really excited but I am a little anxious. I do not know anyone else, so I will have to be extra extroverted. I got in touch with a girl that is going who has the same flight as me, so at least I will know someone on the plane. It has been a very busy and crazy summer. But I am sure it will zoom by and the next thing I know it will be fall semester again. Last week I got my master's degree in the mail. It was great to finally get that crap over with. To be honest, I was scared that I would have a repeat of FSU where I was missing a class and some crazy thing would happen where I wasn't eligible for the degree, so I am excited I have it in my hands now. Well I guess I finally need to finish packing. How do you pack for 6 weeks? It sucks.
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01:34 pm
[Link] | Well I just finished the first week of my internship. It has been pretty slow, but I think next week things will pick up. Everyone is really friendly and helpful. I think the coolest part is working on the 27th floor and being able to see the entire city at once. I am especially impressed with the different type of specialties they have here. Living in Tampa has been good so far. The drive from Natalie's place to the internship is about 10 minutes, which is really nice. I miss Orlando some times but I think it is good for me to have a break. I am getting excited about next month when I go to Costa Rica. However, it is costing me a lot more money than I thought. I think this trip is cheap compared to other programs, but it has been hard considering I am not taking out any financial aid loans for the summer. I did not want to even bother dealing with FAMU's incompetent financial aid department. My mom said she will help me but I think even by her helping me I will be broke by the end of the summer. I hope my fall financial aid disburses quickly in the fall even though I know that would be wishful thinking.
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10:08 pm
[Link] | I can't believe my spring break is over and it is time for me to go back to school. Damn this sucks. All I did was stay at home all week, but I did relax and study. I didn't do as much studying as I wanted. I have a midterm on Wednesday in Constitutional Law. I have my final legal writing Appellate Brief due in two weeks. I NEED to complete my master's capstone. Damn. I really hate stress. Additionally, I have no idea what I am doing this summer. I can work, do summer school, or do study abroad. I would love to find a good internship, but it is a matter of finding one first. My biggest stress right now is my capstone. If I do not finish my capstone, I might not be able to receive my master's degree. And that scares the shit out of me. I have worked on it this weekend, but I am worried my committee is going to hate it and say it isn’t good enough. Ugh, I hate this shit.
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07:15 pm
[Link] | I am exhausted, frustrated, and annoyed. I can't believe it is already the end of February. This semester is flying by and I am so behind with everything. In two weeks it will be spring break, which will be so relieving. I got assigned the appellate brief, which is the rights of passage crap that every law student has to do. It sucks! I have to officially say that I currently have one the worst professors in my college experience. He is horrible and doesn't teach a damn thing and talks to people like they are morons. Funny thing is he never passed the bar. I don’t know how I will deal with him until April. Besides that crap, I just have tons and tons of cases to brief and I am never caught up with any of my reading. I am also trying to figure out what I want to do this summer. I am applying for internships and maybe even a study abroad. I know I need to do something besides taking summer classes or I will go crazy. Blah!
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12:13 am
[Link] | I have a lot on my mind right now. There are so many unresolved issues in my life. I often feel alone and uncertain on what the future holds. I can only take one day at a time. Sometimes I wonder how I stay motivated. Sometimes I just want to say fuck it and just give up on everything, but how boring would that be? I just hate stress and things coming up that can potentially fuck everything up. I am tired, sick, and stressed out. Damnit!
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05:18 pm
[Link] | I got an ipod for Christmas. I love it. Besides that I have been hanging out at home with my parents. Just eating, sleeping, and watching tv. I have about a week and a half before school starts again. JEEZ. I plan on going to Tampa for New Years Eve, which should be exciting. My parents haven’t been driving me too crazy. Well I’m off to go see Dreamgirls with Chris. I hope it’s better than it looks.
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10:53 pm
[Link] | Well I am 3 of 4 for law school exams. My last one is on Friday and I am counting down the days. Yesterday a bunch of us from class decided to go to Disney to take our minds off of school. We went to magic kingdom, epcot, downtown disney, and pleasure island all in one day. Pleasure Island was a lot of fun. I really want to go back again. We got in free because one of my friends had free passes for all of us. It was great. I am lucky to have a great group of friends at school. My feet hurt like hell afterwards though but it was fun overall. A bunch of us are planning on going out after our last exam. I can’t wait.
I will have 3 weeks worth of free time after this Friday. I plan on working on my capstone, reading for next semester, and working on my FL bar application. I need to make sure I do something fun though. My mom said she is going to get me an ipod for Christmas, which kicks ass. I also want to get a nice suit for school, and maybe a gym membership. Damn I hate not working. I am already waiting for my spring financial aid, and the sad thing is I don’t even pay for rent. I think I spend all my money on gas, toll roads, and food. But I’m sure it is still cheaper in the long run than having my own place. Back to studying for Property I. L
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08:00 pm
[Link] | My mom finally came back from Puerto Rico after my grandpa’s funeral. I can tell she is still torn up about it. Every once in awhile, she will just start randomly crying. His death was somewhat expected, but it is still hard on her. I can’t even imagine how families cope from unexpected deaths. Well at least he is in a better place.
Yesterday, I went with some people in class to a local elementary school to encourage them to stay in school and go to college. I was nervous, but it went better than I thought it would. They were a lot smarter than I thought. One 5th grader was talking about her plans for her bachelors and masters degrees. I was like geez, that’s impressive. One girl asked me if bullies really exist in middle school. That was sad. L One girl asked me if I was ever short in elementary school, which had me laughing. Overall, it was definitely exciting, but who knows how much I told them will really help them. I hope it does. Well I have my first law school final exam on Tuesday and I am nervous. But haven’t cracked yet, which is a good thing I guess. I am just constantly tired. It seems no matter how much sleep I get, I am tired and brain dead.
Current Mood:  tired
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11:06 pm
[Link] | It was a long Thanksgiving break! I went to Tampa as usual to spend it my cousins. My parents went to NYC. Lucky! They came back on Saturday morning and later that afternoon we received a call that my grandfather passed away. The hospital had given him 6 months to live, but he only lived a month. It was somewhat expected, but not so soon. My mom was upset, but I think she took it pretty well. I was upset that I can't go to Puerto Rico for his funeral, but the costs and school finals make it impossible. This is my family's first death. I know he is in a better place, but it is still hard.
Well I'm officially heading toward this semester’s final two weeks, and I am stressed but somewhat apathetic. I think I'm just drained.
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01:57 pm
[Link] | I am three weeks away from finals. I'm starting to feel the pressure, but somehow I think it will all work out. I have gotten two midterms back already. I was below the curve in Property and above the curve in Torts. I can't complain too much. The people I have meet in school are very supportive, and I have an awesome study group. I was really worried about meeting people, but everyone is pretty much down to earth. We are still waiting for our Spring semester schedule, and rumor has it that we have an 8am class three days a week. YUCK! This semester our earliest class was 10am. With a 30 minute drive, I will have to wake up around 6am. Damn that would suck. I am going to Tampa tonight for the traditional Thanksgiving deal. Hopefully, I have time to go shopping on Friday and get some good deals. I also have a 15 page Memo due next Tuesday, and I am so stressing out. :( Hopefully I can get a lot done before I leave today.
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06:44 pm
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Blah!
The semester is finishing up, and I am beginning to wonder where the hell it went. I am about 3 weeks away from my finals. I’m beginning to become nervous and hoping I will be able to retain everything I have learned throughout the semester. I have to say I have learned a lot of new terms and concepts over the past few months. I am proud of myself, but sometimes I feel like I could be putting in more effort. Sometimes I just get so bogged down and can’t even stand to look at a single book. Then I get mad at myself and feel guilty that I am slacking. Ugh!
I can’t believe next week is Thanksgiving. I plan on going to Tampa, since both my mom and dad are going to NYC for Thanksgiving. I would have gone, but I need to hit the books for finals. We might be going to Puerto Rico in January to see my grandpa. They gave him 6 months to live. I am happy to see him, but not under such emotional terms. Well, I’m off to reading Contracts and hating every minute of it. L
Current Mood:  annoyed
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10:57 pm
[Link] | Jamie and Jay came into town for the weekend, and we all went to Epcot. It was nice to get away from school, and do something fun. However, this week I am somewhat regretting taking time off because I am trying to catch up with all the reading. But overall, it was worth taking time off. I can't believe next week is Halloween. I have no plans, and considering it is on a school night, I don't think I will be doing too much. I am definitely looking forward to our Veteran’s Day 3 day weekend next month. I have come to conclusion that I will not be able to complete my master's thesis this fall, and I will probably have to wait until the spring semester to defend it. I am not to worried considering I have absolutely no time to work on it. I'm hoping during the winter break I can work hard on it.
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09:56 pm
[Link] | I feel like all I do is eat, drink, and sleep law school. Every moment of my life I spend thinking about promissory estoppel, subject matter jurisdiction, and adverse possession. I even have dreams about failing out of law school, and I wake up in a cold sweat. I have three mid-terms within the next two weeks. Overall, I have to say it is definetely draining and exhausting. I have thought a couple times about why am I here. But I keep reminding myself that I need to pull through the next three years, and I will be ok. God, I can't even imagine studying for the bar examinations. Well I gotta to get back to reading for Contracts. :(
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12:11 am
[Link] | I am so happy! I finally got my financial aid this weekend. FAMU is known for their financial aid problems, so I was beginning to get worried that I wouldn’t get any money. I will have enough money to relax for the rest of the semester. The fact that I don’t have to pay any rent or electricity has been helpful. If anything, the gas from my 30-40 min. drive has taken up most of my budget. I had a Property I quiz on Friday, and I didn’t so too well. We weren’t graded on it, so I can’t complain too much. Afterwards, a bunch of us from class went out for some drinks. They have a 3-for-1 special for happy hour near the campus. I got slammed that night and had an awful hangover the next morning. I got a damn parking ticket for going over my meter allowance. I was so pissed because I have been doing well when it comes to getting tickets. Natalie and Erin came over on Friday and we just chilled. I have so much reading to do but I feel ok for the most part. I have met some really cool people in my class. I have tried my best to be extra social. Sometimes I feel extremely introverted but sometimes I force myself to come out of my bubble. I really wish I could raise my hand more in class, but I am scared I will sound like an idiot.
Current Mood:  distressed
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01:03 am
[Link] | I can honestly say I am officially overwhelmed with law school. I am only in my fourth week, and I feel like I am already behind. I honestly don't see how people do this with families and children. I feel like no matter how much I read or try to comprehend I am behind. I was amazed that someone in my class was like I don’t understand why people say law school is demanding. "I still go to the mall, go to the movies, go out, and hang out". I just don't see how anyone would have time for that. I like living with my dad because I don’t have to pay any rent/electric/internet. However, the 30-45min drive is starting to get to me. At the end of the day of studying, I just want to hurry up and get home and go to bed. I don’t want to have to drive 30 minutes. Honestly, even if I wanted to find my own place I probably wouldn’t even have time. One guy in class found a 1/1 apartment 5 minutes away from campus for $180,000.00. I couldn’t believe it. For a 1/1 condo. That’s ridiculous, but he said it is really nice. But I have to say getting a condo is so much better than renting an apartment. I wonder how hard it would be for me to get a mortgage, considering I wont be able to work for another 3 years. I am POOPED! I am going to the Shakira concert tomorrow, so at least I have something else to keep my mind occupied.
Current Mood: anxious
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08:24 am
[Link] | I am a week and a half into my first year of law school, and I am already physically and mentally drained. No matter how much I read and brief cases, I feel like I can't keep up. I hope this weekend I can to get a little ahead. However, I have to say I really love the campus. We are the first class to move into the building and the building is brand new and so nice. The study rooms have huge windows that face the Orlando skyline, which is really cool. The professors are very strict but very approachable and helpful. I have met some cool people too. I am with the same people everyday all day long, so I have gotten to know them pretty good.
Yesterday, I got stuck in a horrible traffic jam on the Florida Turnpike and missed my first class. It took be 2 whole hours to get to downtown Orlando. I almost had a nervous breakdown in my car, but I realized it was out of my hands. Even the emergency lanes were backed up. I read in the paper there was a traffic fatality and someone’s car flipped over. Unfortunately, I have to drive to Jacksonville today and come back all in the same day, because I got a scholarship with the city of Jacksonville and they require us to come pick it up. I am happy about the free money but I am not happy about the drive. Well time to get ready for class and then a long day and evening of driving.
Current Mood:  restless
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07:50 pm
[Link] | I have spent the last week of my life in boring orientation. I am so glad it's over but I have to say I did learn some valuable tips on inspiration and motivation. Supposedly we are the most diverse law school in the state, which definitely is a huge plus. I have meet so many people from different states, cultures, countries, and backgrounds. I have tried my best to be extra socialable and meet new people. I have been told that our first year of law school will be the hardest. Everyone I have talked to say they have at least one breakdown during the semester and have thought, "What the hell am I doing?" I know I will have those moments, but I am persistent and hope that my motivation will overcome any doubts I encounter. I pray I will survive the next three years. I am taking 15 credits hours and had no choice on what classes I would be taking. I am taking Contracts, Civil Procedure, Torts, Legal Methods, and Property. I haven’t had a chance to look for a place to live, so I think I will stay with my dad until I find a place. He has annoyed me a couple times but for the most part I can't complain. I start classes tomorrow and have tons and tons of reading to do.
Current Mood: restless
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09:56 pm
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Last Day
Today was my last day at work. It was sad saying goodbye to everyone; however, it is for the best. They took me out to lunch and got me a cake. They even got the cake in orange and green (FAMU colors). My boss told me that if law school doesn't work to call him and they would help me find a job. I was relied, considering I felt like I was burning bridges by leaving my position so early. I will be leaving tomorrow to Orlando and I am exhausted. I have packed half of my stuff in my car but don't think everything will fit. Everything that doesn't fit will have to be thrown away. I HATE MOVING!!!
Current Mood: tired
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07:51 pm
[Link] | I will be moving to Orlando this Saturday. I can’t believe it’s already August. Fortunately, I have a week between moving to Orlando and my law school orientation. My dad has a two story house in Kissimmee, so I plan on “taking over” the second floor. However, I don’t see myself staying there for too long. It is 28 miles away from my school, it will cost $2.50 a day in toll roads, and my dad can be annoying. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind the free rent, but after living alone it is hard to move back with someone and have to live under their rules. I mean I can’t complain considering I have a place to stay until I find a place of my own. I really want to get a 1-bedroom apartment, but I don’t think it’s realistic with Orlando’s high apartment rent. I am excited about meeting new people and making new friends. I’m really going to miss all the people I have become friends with in Jacksonville. You think I would be used to adapting and leaving behind friends, but no matter what it’s still hard.
Current Mood:  excited
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