Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Freebies2Deals
www.freebies2deals.com is one of my favorite new websites. Constant updates on where to find the best deals. Deal finding, after all, is my new hobby.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Last Day of Class
Wednesday, April 23
Yesterday, I went to my final day of school. I have been in school for 7 years. Ok, I have been in school for 20 years. I have been in college for 7. It is a bitter sweet time for me. At this point, I just need a break. Not that I am really getting one with the Bar hanging over my head, but a break from school. However, I love learning and I have genuinely enjoyed every single one of those years. Law school, with the exception of 3 weeks a semester, was a great experience. I have made friends that I will miss so much and have learned a lifetime's worth of information. The thought of venturing out into the big world is scary. I will be a lawyer!!! People's lives and/or money will be in my hands. That is a huge responsibility. But not only will their lives be in my hands, mine will as well. I have to admit that life is pretty posh and simple when Daddy pays the bills. I probably don't tell my parents often enough how grateful I am for all their support (not just financial) during college and grad school and law school. There is no way I could have done it without them!!
Tomorrow, I will graduate from law school. How crazy is that? Dr. Chel, J.D :) I picked up the robes yesterday and they have these cool black stripes on them with a blue and white and purple doctorate hood. So Crazy!!
Today is also my last day of official work. I have been a law clerk for the United States Attorney since last June. It has been a wonderful experience and I have learned so much about the law and about the practice of law. I had the opportunity to work with some of the best attorneys in town.
For a woman that doesn't do change well, there sure is a lot of it in the next couple of weeks. Although I am sad in some ways to leave some things behind, I am thrilled that I get to marry the love of my life.
Yesterday, I went to my final day of school. I have been in school for 7 years. Ok, I have been in school for 20 years. I have been in college for 7. It is a bitter sweet time for me. At this point, I just need a break. Not that I am really getting one with the Bar hanging over my head, but a break from school. However, I love learning and I have genuinely enjoyed every single one of those years. Law school, with the exception of 3 weeks a semester, was a great experience. I have made friends that I will miss so much and have learned a lifetime's worth of information. The thought of venturing out into the big world is scary. I will be a lawyer!!! People's lives and/or money will be in my hands. That is a huge responsibility. But not only will their lives be in my hands, mine will as well. I have to admit that life is pretty posh and simple when Daddy pays the bills. I probably don't tell my parents often enough how grateful I am for all their support (not just financial) during college and grad school and law school. There is no way I could have done it without them!!
Tomorrow, I will graduate from law school. How crazy is that? Dr. Chel, J.D :) I picked up the robes yesterday and they have these cool black stripes on them with a blue and white and purple doctorate hood. So Crazy!!
Today is also my last day of official work. I have been a law clerk for the United States Attorney since last June. It has been a wonderful experience and I have learned so much about the law and about the practice of law. I had the opportunity to work with some of the best attorneys in town.
For a woman that doesn't do change well, there sure is a lot of it in the next couple of weeks. Although I am sad in some ways to leave some things behind, I am thrilled that I get to marry the love of my life.
Graduation Party
I had hoped to have some wonderful pictures from this event, and I would have had I made it. We had been planning to go and I was so excited about it. However, morning of, I got sick. It was the stomach kind of sick that is hard to fight through. Still wanted to go. I layed around all afternoon hoping to feel better by 5. I was feeling a bit better, so we packed into the car and headed for Utah County. We made it to the Panda Express on University Parkway before poor Spencer was strongly instructed to pull over. I lost my cookies right there in the parking lot. I felt so bad for the people that pulled in right after we did.
We decided the party wasn't the best idea and headed back home. My dear sweetheart just held me until I headed to bed. It is moments like these that I have no doubts that I have picked the right man. Even watching me throw up, he thinks I am beautiful. Every time I get sick, I make him promise that he will hold my aching body when I am growing his child. It started out as a joke, but I know he will do it. Not only because he is grateful that I have to carry the children, but also because we are in this together. And by this, I mean life. It is funny to me that I have always struggled with the big decisions of life, but not this time. I knew early in our dating relationship that I wanted to spend eternity with this man. I wanted everything life had to offer with him.
We decided the party wasn't the best idea and headed back home. My dear sweetheart just held me until I headed to bed. It is moments like these that I have no doubts that I have picked the right man. Even watching me throw up, he thinks I am beautiful. Every time I get sick, I make him promise that he will hold my aching body when I am growing his child. It started out as a joke, but I know he will do it. Not only because he is grateful that I have to carry the children, but also because we are in this together. And by this, I mean life. It is funny to me that I have always struggled with the big decisions of life, but not this time. I knew early in our dating relationship that I wanted to spend eternity with this man. I wanted everything life had to offer with him.
Engagements
On April 1st, Dad, Spencer, and I all ventured down to Thanksgiving Point for the engagement photos. We paid our grounds fee (horrendously expensive, but I think we worth it) and rented a golf cart. Our photographer Mike drove the cart. We covered so much of the gardens in just and hour and a half. There were very few flowers up yet, but it is still a gorgeous place.
Bridal Shower #3
Kimber decided that she wanted to throw a shower as well for the family, so we did it the day before Easter. It was a very impressive spread, all done in shades of pink. Kimber is an amazing woman and I am so grateful to have her in my life.
Bridal Shower #2
March 15th was my law school shower. My dear friends JoAnna and Kiersty were gracious enough to offer to do this shower. I had them enlist Em and Kimber as well. It was a breakfast shower and so many of my adorable law school friends came to the shower. It was a bitter sweet moment seeing all of my wonderful friends, but knowing that our time together was almost over.
Law School Prom
Silly me, I go to one of these proms in three years and forget to take pictures. It was a very nice event though. Spencer was able to come with me and meet many of my law school friends. We sat with Jo and Cory, and Sarah and her new husband Jay. It was a wonderful evening where they recognized so many of my very accomplished law school colleagues. I must admit the highlight of the evening was a performance by Jericho Road. One of the members is a 2L. Spencer thought it was cheesy, but I was having a great time :)
Bridal Shower #1
The day after the proposal was my first bridal shower. This was the Ward shower. My dear friend Liz, who is the wife of my former Bishop, graciously offered to give me the shower. My ""other mother" Kathy assisted in the process as did so many other sisters from the Ward. The shower was amazing!! We had so much food and the number of gifts was very overwhelming. Kimber and/or Mom took these pictures of the gifts and shower. Crazy!!!
I had a great time and was so grateful to all the
sisters that came…
He Proposed...
Yes, I meant to do this two months ago when he did it, but life manages to get away from me quickly. It was Friday, March 7th. I knew that Spencer intended to propose that night. Ok, formally propose. It has been our long running joke because he told me he wanted to marry me last August, but we had to wait for the never ending diamond drama. Spencer picked me up and brought me the most beautiful set of roses. I handed the roses off to my mother and we headed for the car. As is usually the case, I drove. However, I had no idea where we were driving. Turn by turn, Spencer instructed me on where to go. We eventually arrived at the Joseph Smith Building. We took the elevators to the tenth floor. Spencer had made reservations at the Roof. It is a beautiful buffet that overlooks the Salt Lake Temple to the West and the State Capitol to the North. We had a very nice dinner with my favorite Lion House rolls. We held hands and stared into one anothers eyes (one of our favorite things to do). At this point, I was praying that he wouldn't propose in the restaurant. I hate crowds and I didn't want this to be a group moment. It was at that point that the couple sitting below us did the whole proposal thing. I started to tear up. It was so cute!!! We then asked another couple in the restaurant if they would take our picture….
Spencer paid the bill and we headed for the elevator. Instead of going to the bottom floor, we got off at the lobby level. We walked across the plaza and onto Temple Square. There is a fountain in between the Temple and the South Visitors Center. We walked over and sat down. I was ecstatic at this point!!! I had always envisioned being proposed to in almost that exact spot. I had told my mother for years that this would be the absolute perfect place to be proposed to.
We talked for a minute until all the other people in that area had left. Then he started to tell me about the symbolism of the evening (sorry readers, that's all the details you get.). He got down on one knee and asked if I would be his wife. I, of course, said yes. Then he took m
y hand and placed the most beautiful ring I had ever seen, on my finger. I designed it, but it turned out even better than I could have hoped for.
A sweet lady on Temple Square offered to take our picture.
Then we called up Adam and Em to go over for a visit. I had to show her the ring!!!
I am a bit disappointed that I can't get a great picture of the ring. Every camera makes the diamond look dark whereas it is anything but. The ring is made of rose gold and has an asscher cut stone. When you look into the diamond, it has many facets that appear to continue in forever. It is so clear. I absolutely love it. Good job honey!!
Spencer paid the bill and we headed for the elevator. Instead of going to the bottom floor, we got off at the lobby level. We walked across the plaza and onto Temple Square. There is a fountain in between the Temple and the South Visitors Center. We walked over and sat down. I was ecstatic at this point!!! I had always envisioned being proposed to in almost that exact spot. I had told my mother for years that this would be the absolute perfect place to be proposed to.
We talked for a minute until all the other people in that area had left. Then he started to tell me about the symbolism of the evening (sorry readers, that's all the details you get.). He got down on one knee and asked if I would be his wife. I, of course, said yes. Then he took m
y hand and placed the most beautiful ring I had ever seen, on my finger. I designed it, but it turned out even better than I could have hoped for.A sweet lady on Temple Square offered to take our picture.
Then we called up Adam and Em to go over for a visit. I had to show her the ring!!!
I am a bit disappointed that I can't get a great picture of the ring. Every camera makes the diamond look dark whereas it is anything but. The ring is made of rose gold and has an asscher cut stone. When you look into the diamond, it has many facets that appear to continue in forever. It is so clear. I absolutely love it. Good job honey!!
Friday, February 15, 2008
So Many Lawyers...
Yes, I am a slacker blogger. However, I am going to try to make up for it this week. I have a ton of pictures that I need to post. But for now....
I am blogging from the Campus of Arizona State University. ASU is the location of this years J. Reuben Clark Law Society Conference. I have had a wonderful time. I can't believe the number of impressive people I have listened to in just 24 hours. Last night began with an amazing fireside featuring Sheri Dew. She spoke on influence and being a leader.
I then made the 1 hour trek across Phoenix to my cousin's home. He and his wife have been nice enough to put up me and a friend of mine from school. We got back to their house about 10, and were back up at 5 to get to ASU for the morning sessions.
Elder Wickman, who is a member of the Seventy and General Counsel for the Church was the first speaker. He talked about the general legal issues that face the Church including the Main Street Plaza and Clergy Privilege. We then had an ethics session featuring Dean Gordon, one of the funniest BYU professors.
The morning ended with breakout sessions. I attended the Women in the Law session. It was quite entertaining. A female judge from the 9th Cir. was one of the panel members. She talked about the issues she faced while trying to get a job in the 1960's. I was again aware of how far my gender has come in these short 40 years. However, we have so much further to go in the legal field.
The highlight of the day so far was the Keynote Address by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. She spoke on being an ethical lawyer, but not in the sense of just doing what is right. She focused on taking a proactive role to do good.
"Where much is given, much is required" has seemed to be an underlying theme of this entire conference. As people of faith trained in the law, we have the skills to do much good. I can't wait to have the opportunity to use my education to do good.
This conference is also amazing to me because of the size. There are so many people here!!! 700 mormon attorneys and law students. The law students are from over 50 universities. Wow. Mormon law students outside BYU? :P
I am blogging from the Campus of Arizona State University. ASU is the location of this years J. Reuben Clark Law Society Conference. I have had a wonderful time. I can't believe the number of impressive people I have listened to in just 24 hours. Last night began with an amazing fireside featuring Sheri Dew. She spoke on influence and being a leader.
I then made the 1 hour trek across Phoenix to my cousin's home. He and his wife have been nice enough to put up me and a friend of mine from school. We got back to their house about 10, and were back up at 5 to get to ASU for the morning sessions.
Elder Wickman, who is a member of the Seventy and General Counsel for the Church was the first speaker. He talked about the general legal issues that face the Church including the Main Street Plaza and Clergy Privilege. We then had an ethics session featuring Dean Gordon, one of the funniest BYU professors.
The morning ended with breakout sessions. I attended the Women in the Law session. It was quite entertaining. A female judge from the 9th Cir. was one of the panel members. She talked about the issues she faced while trying to get a job in the 1960's. I was again aware of how far my gender has come in these short 40 years. However, we have so much further to go in the legal field.
The highlight of the day so far was the Keynote Address by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. She spoke on being an ethical lawyer, but not in the sense of just doing what is right. She focused on taking a proactive role to do good.
"Where much is given, much is required" has seemed to be an underlying theme of this entire conference. As people of faith trained in the law, we have the skills to do much good. I can't wait to have the opportunity to use my education to do good.
This conference is also amazing to me because of the size. There are so many people here!!! 700 mormon attorneys and law students. The law students are from over 50 universities. Wow. Mormon law students outside BYU? :P
Monday, January 14, 2008
Back to the MAcc
In the last week, there have been many changes/ milestones in my life. Monday marked the beginning of my final semester of law school, of grad school, and of school in general. Because I am marrying a man who has more years of school left than I know what to do with, school will be a part of my life for years to come. However, never again will I be the student.
Tuesday I started back in the MAcc program. As I suspected, instead of being at the younger end of the students, I am headed to the older end. Almost three years have passed since I last stepped foot in the good ole' BuC. Not only am I three years older, I feel as though I am much wiser. How bad can this be? I have been to law school (or law school hell depending on the day), this is nothing. My classmates have thus far seemed impressed with my education and capabilities. I had one girl ask the professor if I could be in her group because she was hoping to have "the expert" on her side. (Only because the group project had cases to brief :) ).
Tuesday also marked a quarter century for me. I turned 25. That seems so old, but oddly enough, I have very few regrets. Twenty-five seems like a good time for the changes I am about to encounter. I will graduate with two graduate degrees and marry my sweetheart. I will take the bar exam. I will hopefully get my first real job. All very big things, but things I have looked forward to doing for many years. How the years do fly!!!
Tuesday I started back in the MAcc program. As I suspected, instead of being at the younger end of the students, I am headed to the older end. Almost three years have passed since I last stepped foot in the good ole' BuC. Not only am I three years older, I feel as though I am much wiser. How bad can this be? I have been to law school (or law school hell depending on the day), this is nothing. My classmates have thus far seemed impressed with my education and capabilities. I had one girl ask the professor if I could be in her group because she was hoping to have "the expert" on her side. (Only because the group project had cases to brief :) ).
Tuesday also marked a quarter century for me. I turned 25. That seems so old, but oddly enough, I have very few regrets. Twenty-five seems like a good time for the changes I am about to encounter. I will graduate with two graduate degrees and marry my sweetheart. I will take the bar exam. I will hopefully get my first real job. All very big things, but things I have looked forward to doing for many years. How the years do fly!!!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
It's Christmas!!
You have no idea how glad I am that it is Christmas break. Even though I have to finish a 30 page paper by January 8th and have yet to make it beyond the second page, I am still so glad to have the time off. Christmas began at 3:35 pm on Wednesday, December 19th. That was when I finished my last law school final. Not just for the semester, but for law school. Never again will I have to take one of the dreaded little buggers (although I am sure the Bar Exam is 10 times worse). I had an enjoyable weekend and was finally able to spend some time with my honey. We went to his parents ward on Sunday where his father is the choir director. His choir did an amazing job, and Brad even sang "O Holy Night", which brought me to tears. Spencer and I then went to my parents ward for a less impressive Christmas program. We had dinner with the Dyes. On Monday, I had Christmas Eve lunch with the Woolleys. We then spent the afternoon with them. Spencer left for work at 4, and the Woolleys and I ventured across town to see Michael sing in a Madrigal performance at the Methodist Church Christmas Eve Service. They did an amazing job.
On Christmas morning, we had breakfast with the Woolleys. Then we retired to the family room to open gifts. My future in-laws were much too generous with their gifts. In addition to several books, they gave me a gorgeous bracelet with garnets, blue topaz, amethyst, citrine, and peridot. Much too sweet.
On Christmas morning, we had breakfast with the Woolleys. Then we retired to the family room to open gifts. My future in-laws were much too generous with their gifts. In addition to several books, they gave me a gorgeous bracelet with garnets, blue topaz, amethyst, citrine, and peridot. Much too sweet.
We then ventured to the Dyes for Christmas brunch. Although still full from breakfast, we (or Spencer when it came to the meat products) managed to eat our fair share of steak, Christmas mushrooms, eggs, bacon, funeral potatoes, and crab. After brunch, we retired to the living room for gift opening. My parents gave Spencer and I a mattress for Christmas. So comfy. I love it. In addition, I got a new camera and Spencer got some random items such as a blue bathrobe with his monogram on the front, Star Trek Season 1 (silly Dad has made my life interesting with this gift), and a pen and pencil set.
Spencer had to leave for work and I spent the rest of the evening with the parents. On Wednesday and Thursday, I spent much of the day helping Daddy with home improvement projects. I promise to post the pictures when we are done.
Spencer had to leave for work and I spent the rest of the evening with the parents. On Wednesday and Thursday, I spent much of the day helping Daddy with home improvement projects. I promise to post the pictures when we are done.
All in all, I had a very enjoyable holiday. I was so glad to spend time with my wonderful family.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Attitude of Gratitude
As this week is thanksgiving, I have had cause to reflect on the blessings in my life and the wonderful year this has been.
What am I grateful for this year?
1. The love of my life: Spencer was the biggest and best blessing this year. He is an amazing person and I am daily amazed that he loves me despite my flaws.
2. My education: I can't believe that this is my last year of school. I am shortly upon my last set of law school finals. I can't say I have loved every minute of the last seven years (or the last 20 for that matter), but I am grateful for where I am because of my education and the opportunity I have had to get an education that many only dream about.
3. My family: I have the greatest family and I am grateful for their example as I begin my own family. I am also grateful for Spencer's family. They have welcomed me into their family with loving arms, for which I will be eternally grateful.
4. My friends: I have wonderful friends that also love me despite my flaws. They have been a wonderful support in my life, and especially over the last year.
5. The Gospel: I am grateful for the influence of the gospel in my life. I love the strength it gives me. I love the truths that are in my life because of it. Most importantly, I love the testimony it gives me of the Savior.
What more could a girl ask for?
What am I grateful for this year?
1. The love of my life: Spencer was the biggest and best blessing this year. He is an amazing person and I am daily amazed that he loves me despite my flaws.
2. My education: I can't believe that this is my last year of school. I am shortly upon my last set of law school finals. I can't say I have loved every minute of the last seven years (or the last 20 for that matter), but I am grateful for where I am because of my education and the opportunity I have had to get an education that many only dream about.
3. My family: I have the greatest family and I am grateful for their example as I begin my own family. I am also grateful for Spencer's family. They have welcomed me into their family with loving arms, for which I will be eternally grateful.
4. My friends: I have wonderful friends that also love me despite my flaws. They have been a wonderful support in my life, and especially over the last year.
5. The Gospel: I am grateful for the influence of the gospel in my life. I love the strength it gives me. I love the truths that are in my life because of it. Most importantly, I love the testimony it gives me of the Savior.
What more could a girl ask for?
Sunday, November 11, 2007
A Candlelight Dinner with My Honey
Emily is going to be very upset that I forgot to take pictures...sorry Emmy.
Because Spencer was in Denver on his birthday, we decided we would celebrate this week. I carefully planned all the details and tried to make many of his favorite foods. I had the table all set with fancy glasses and candles. It was beautiful, and Spencer was so surprised when he arrived.
We started with a raspberry walnut brie. For dinner, we had salmon on lemon rice with pear Gorgonzola salad. We held hands while we ate. It was magically romantic.
For dessert, we had my mother's contribution to the meal, her amazing lemon meringue pie. The parents came home with Kim and Kade after dessert and we all just spent time together as what now constitutes our family. I had a wonderful time.
Because Spencer was in Denver on his birthday, we decided we would celebrate this week. I carefully planned all the details and tried to make many of his favorite foods. I had the table all set with fancy glasses and candles. It was beautiful, and Spencer was so surprised when he arrived.
We started with a raspberry walnut brie. For dinner, we had salmon on lemon rice with pear Gorgonzola salad. We held hands while we ate. It was magically romantic.
For dessert, we had my mother's contribution to the meal, her amazing lemon meringue pie. The parents came home with Kim and Kade after dessert and we all just spent time together as what now constitutes our family. I had a wonderful time.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
ABC's of Chel
I think Emily may go on blog strike if I don't get "the November post" out early.
ABC's of Chel
A- Attached or single: attached
B- Best Friend: I am a stages of life best friend type of a person. Until my honey came along, the last few years have been spent with Emmy. Before that, it was Cory-Ann. Before that, it was Aubs. The list goes on. Amazingly I am still close with all of them, even after years spent apart in some cases.
C- Cake or Pie: Pie. Pumpkin and Chocolate Satin.
D- Day of choice: Sunday. I get to spend most of the day with my honey.
E- Essential Item: McDonald's coke and tylenol. (Cures what I like to call the law school headache)
F- Favorite Color: Pink
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Love the worms
H- Hometown: Holladay, Utah
I- Indulgence(s): My nails and Bajio, I love that place.
J- January or July: January! It is my birthday.
K- Kids: Two. Three or four if the husband to be gets his way.
L- Life is Incomplete Without: Spencer. The parents. The kids (as I affectionately call them)
M- Marriage Date: 5/8/08
N- Number of Siblings: 2 sisters, no brothers.
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges.
P- Phobias or Fears: The Bar Exam. Law school finals
Q- Quotes: "The greatest things in life aren't things."
R- Reason To Smile: The semester from hell is almost over.
S- Season: Spring
T- Travel Destination: I have come to LOVE Colorado. Specifically Breckenridge. Enough that we have decided to honeymoon there.
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I think my sister is one of the funniest and coolest people I know.
V- Vegetarian or Meat Eater: Vegetarian since I was 10.
W- Worst Habit: Closing my eyes when the camera flashes. I have so many good pictures with my eyes closed. Can't wait to see how the wedding photographer deals with that.
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds. Yes, I have had several. Weird since none of them was for pregnancy. Of course, since I have yet to be married, none of them should have been for pregnancy :)
Y- Your Favorite Food: Mexican. Spaghetti Squash.
Z- Zodiac: Capricorn.
ABC's of Chel
A- Attached or single: attached
B- Best Friend: I am a stages of life best friend type of a person. Until my honey came along, the last few years have been spent with Emmy. Before that, it was Cory-Ann. Before that, it was Aubs. The list goes on. Amazingly I am still close with all of them, even after years spent apart in some cases.
C- Cake or Pie: Pie. Pumpkin and Chocolate Satin.
D- Day of choice: Sunday. I get to spend most of the day with my honey.
E- Essential Item: McDonald's coke and tylenol. (Cures what I like to call the law school headache)
F- Favorite Color: Pink
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Love the worms
H- Hometown: Holladay, Utah
I- Indulgence(s): My nails and Bajio, I love that place.
J- January or July: January! It is my birthday.
K- Kids: Two. Three or four if the husband to be gets his way.
L- Life is Incomplete Without: Spencer. The parents. The kids (as I affectionately call them)
M- Marriage Date: 5/8/08
N- Number of Siblings: 2 sisters, no brothers.
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges.
P- Phobias or Fears: The Bar Exam. Law school finals
Q- Quotes: "The greatest things in life aren't things."
R- Reason To Smile: The semester from hell is almost over.
S- Season: Spring
T- Travel Destination: I have come to LOVE Colorado. Specifically Breckenridge. Enough that we have decided to honeymoon there.
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I think my sister is one of the funniest and coolest people I know.
V- Vegetarian or Meat Eater: Vegetarian since I was 10.
W- Worst Habit: Closing my eyes when the camera flashes. I have so many good pictures with my eyes closed. Can't wait to see how the wedding photographer deals with that.
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds. Yes, I have had several. Weird since none of them was for pregnancy. Of course, since I have yet to be married, none of them should have been for pregnancy :)
Y- Your Favorite Food: Mexican. Spaghetti Squash.
Z- Zodiac: Capricorn.
Monday, October 15, 2007
The October Post
As Monday morning (and reality sets in), I have been reflecting on the past week and specifically the past weekend. This was a very important weekend. This was the weekend the two most important men in my life had lunch. Not just any lunch, this was THE lunch. The love of my life asked my father's permission to become my eternal companion. Yes, I am almost 25 years old and really don't need my father's permission. But then again, I think I do. So, if for no other purpose other than tradition, my love asked for my hand in marriage. It feels real now, and I am so excited. I love this man so much more than I ever thought I would love anyone. He is everything that is important to me, and is in many respects my better half. He has an amazing family, who have in just the last two days, welcomed me with open arms and loving hearts. I feel so blessed.
Monday, September 10, 2007
A Day in the Life...
Monday's are bad. They are very bad. I have so much to do, and not enough time to do it all.
On a traditional Monday, I talk myself out of bed by 5:45 am. I then get dressed (I have taken to showering on Sunday night as to avoid getting up at 5:15 am). I haul my very large load of weekend homework downstairs in order to pack it up for school. I put a bagel in the toaster and make something to take for lunch. I am out of the house by 6:40 am.
I then enter the world of commuter's paradise. It takes approximately 45 min to get to the law school. I start my first class at 8:00 am. Secured Transactions. In secured transactions, we talk about liens, lien priority, and how to perfect a lien. We finish at 9:15 am. I then take all my books from the weekend homework to my carrel. At the law school, we each have a desk/cube like thing called a carrel. Our carrels are our homes away from home. They have a bank of drawers and two locked shelves where we can keep our personal effects/textbooks.
I then work on getting ahead in a class for Wednesday, and go to Wills and Estates at 10 am. I then have an hour break from 11 until 12 when I work more on Wednesday's homework. At noon, I go to Business Associations. I have another break from 1 until 3 when I can try to finish Wednesday's/Thursday's homework. At 3 pm, I go to Debtors and Creditors. I am there until just before 5, when I go to Civil Trial Practice until 6:40 pm. I usually get home shortly before 8pm. I then work on more homework and try to be in bed before 11 because I have Institute at 8 am on Tuesday.
Not much of a life these days, but all a means to an end.
On a traditional Monday, I talk myself out of bed by 5:45 am. I then get dressed (I have taken to showering on Sunday night as to avoid getting up at 5:15 am). I haul my very large load of weekend homework downstairs in order to pack it up for school. I put a bagel in the toaster and make something to take for lunch. I am out of the house by 6:40 am.
I then enter the world of commuter's paradise. It takes approximately 45 min to get to the law school. I start my first class at 8:00 am. Secured Transactions. In secured transactions, we talk about liens, lien priority, and how to perfect a lien. We finish at 9:15 am. I then take all my books from the weekend homework to my carrel. At the law school, we each have a desk/cube like thing called a carrel. Our carrels are our homes away from home. They have a bank of drawers and two locked shelves where we can keep our personal effects/textbooks.
I then work on getting ahead in a class for Wednesday, and go to Wills and Estates at 10 am. I then have an hour break from 11 until 12 when I work more on Wednesday's homework. At noon, I go to Business Associations. I have another break from 1 until 3 when I can try to finish Wednesday's/Thursday's homework. At 3 pm, I go to Debtors and Creditors. I am there until just before 5, when I go to Civil Trial Practice until 6:40 pm. I usually get home shortly before 8pm. I then work on more homework and try to be in bed before 11 because I have Institute at 8 am on Tuesday.
Not much of a life these days, but all a means to an end.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Lessons Learned from Law School
Lessons Learned from Law School
As I get ready to start my final semester of law school, it has given me cause to reflect what I have learned during this period of my life. The fact that I learned the law is a given, but there are other lessons I have learned that are far more important.
1. My self worth is based on so much more than grades. I have found that I am just as pleased with myself as when I was #1 in my class, and there are other things to be learned when you are not at the top.
2. There is a bond between me and my classmates that is not comparable with any other circumstance. Law school is an experience that cannot truly be explained and can be understood only by those that have experienced it.
3. Competition can bring out the most ugly side of people
4. Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.
5. Law professors are not as scary as I expected.
6. You can find amazing mentors in places that you least expect.
7. If you look really hard, there is something to be learned from everyone that crosses your path.
8. BYU Law professors are so much more than great legal minds. More importantly, they are men and women of God with amazing spirits and powerful testimonies of the gospel. They have taught me not only how to practice the law, but how to do it the right way.
9. The title “law student” makes people think that you are much smarter than you probably are.
10. I want to be a lawyer now more than I did three years ago. I suppose this is a good sign.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
20 Things I Disagree With
20 Things I Disagree With:
1. Arrogance. I appreciate confidence, but despise arrogance.
2. Fantasy Fiction: Really! What is the point?
3. Tardiness: My time is too valuable.
4. Loud music: I get sensory overload very easily.
5. Girls waiting around to find a husband while putting any other ambitions on hold.
6. Women who MUST have a man, even a bad one.
7. Law school grades
8. Girls who wear revealing clothing
9. Condescending remarks
10. Denial
11. Being Cold
12. Rollercoasters
13. Having more to do than I can possibly get done
14. Being kept in the dark on important information/events
15. Undue attachment to good parking spaces
16. Professors that forget you are taking more classes than just theirs
17. People who don’t understand my sarcasm
18. Traffic
19. Paying for parking at a volunteer job
20. Failure to take responsibility for one’s own actions/mistakes.
1. Arrogance. I appreciate confidence, but despise arrogance.
2. Fantasy Fiction: Really! What is the point?
3. Tardiness: My time is too valuable.
4. Loud music: I get sensory overload very easily.
5. Girls waiting around to find a husband while putting any other ambitions on hold.
6. Women who MUST have a man, even a bad one.
7. Law school grades
8. Girls who wear revealing clothing
9. Condescending remarks
10. Denial
11. Being Cold
12. Rollercoasters
13. Having more to do than I can possibly get done
14. Being kept in the dark on important information/events
15. Undue attachment to good parking spaces
16. Professors that forget you are taking more classes than just theirs
17. People who don’t understand my sarcasm
18. Traffic
19. Paying for parking at a volunteer job
20. Failure to take responsibility for one’s own actions/mistakes.
Friday, June 29, 2007
25 Random Things About Me...
1. I have been a vegetarian since I was 10. The raw chicken at Wheeler Farm day camp sealed the deal.
2. I have wanted to be a lawyer since the second grade. I have this cute crayon drawing from the 2nd grade of a gavel that I intend to have framed and put in my office.
3. I hate roller coasters.
4. I LOVE to talk. My favorite thing to do is have lunch with a friend and talk for hours. That is why the law is the perfect place for me. That is what they pay me to do :)
5. I have a best friend for every stage of life. I haven't lost the previous best friends, but I tend to just have one at a time. I am more of quality than quantity person. I have dragged poor Emmy through three going on four stages of life.
6. My favorite movies are "Gone with the Wind" and "Mona Lisa Smile". I love the civil war era and the South, so GWTW is the perfect movie. I love "Mona Lisa Smile" because it is about women in education, a favorite cause of mine.
7. I am a serious Neil Diamond fan. I have no idea where it comes from, but I love everything Neil does. I once drove to Boise for 24 hours just to see a concert with my friend Aubrie.
8. I love studying the law. If we didn't have grades to worry about, law school would be perfect.
9. My favorite classes in law school were criminal law and legislation. Oddly enough, my lowest grades. Go figure.
10. I love a good supervised nap. My best naps are on the living room couch when at least one other person is in the room. I don't know whether it is a safety thing, but I get the best sleep.
11. Along the lines of #10, I am an expert "power napper". I can get more out of 20 minutes than most people can out of an hour. This works very well for law school.
12. My favorite place to travel is NYC. I love the Broadway shows and the SHOPPING. Gotta love Chinatown.
13. I love Church History and church history sites, especially Palmyra and Nauvoo. It is amazing to me to stand where people of that level of faith stood and to feel the spirit of the time period.
14. I also love faith promoting experiences and I love when people trust me enough to share theirs with me.
15. I get along really well with people who are much older than I. As a child, I always wanted to spend time with the adults over the kids. In fact, some of my closest friends and mentors are older than my parents.
16. I love Mexican food. My new favorite is Bajio. This becomes a problem since my lunch buddy HATES Mexican.
17. I love to spend time with my family. My parents are amazing and my sister is hilarious (the brother in law is entertainment as well).
18. I am cold all the time. I sleep with an electric blanket in the summer because I am so cold.
19. Reality TV is my vice. I love shows like the Apprentice, The Amazing Race, and Survivor.
20. My favorite show during junior high was Days of Our Lives. My friend Aubrie and I would rush home to see what Stephano was going to do to John and Marlena today.
21. I love that the law and gospel principles relate so well, and appreciate my time at BYU primarily for this reason.
22. I really don't mind living at home. As long as the parents are ok with it, so am I. What more could I want? Two bedrooms, a bath, laundry facilities and a pool? Moreover, I love my parents house. The yard is amazing and the floor to ceiling windows that look out over the amazing yard are priceless.
23. My parents are AMAZING people. I love that they work so hard, that they have a strong testimony of the gospel, and that they have endured so much. I was even more amazed by them when I watched them pull us all together at the death of my little sister.
24. I rarely go a day without checking my email several times. Law school has chained me to my laptop, and now I am addicted.
25. I was talked into the blog by Emily. I blame it all on her.
2. I have wanted to be a lawyer since the second grade. I have this cute crayon drawing from the 2nd grade of a gavel that I intend to have framed and put in my office.
3. I hate roller coasters.
4. I LOVE to talk. My favorite thing to do is have lunch with a friend and talk for hours. That is why the law is the perfect place for me. That is what they pay me to do :)
5. I have a best friend for every stage of life. I haven't lost the previous best friends, but I tend to just have one at a time. I am more of quality than quantity person. I have dragged poor Emmy through three going on four stages of life.
6. My favorite movies are "Gone with the Wind" and "Mona Lisa Smile". I love the civil war era and the South, so GWTW is the perfect movie. I love "Mona Lisa Smile" because it is about women in education, a favorite cause of mine.
7. I am a serious Neil Diamond fan. I have no idea where it comes from, but I love everything Neil does. I once drove to Boise for 24 hours just to see a concert with my friend Aubrie.
8. I love studying the law. If we didn't have grades to worry about, law school would be perfect.
9. My favorite classes in law school were criminal law and legislation. Oddly enough, my lowest grades. Go figure.
10. I love a good supervised nap. My best naps are on the living room couch when at least one other person is in the room. I don't know whether it is a safety thing, but I get the best sleep.
11. Along the lines of #10, I am an expert "power napper". I can get more out of 20 minutes than most people can out of an hour. This works very well for law school.
12. My favorite place to travel is NYC. I love the Broadway shows and the SHOPPING. Gotta love Chinatown.
13. I love Church History and church history sites, especially Palmyra and Nauvoo. It is amazing to me to stand where people of that level of faith stood and to feel the spirit of the time period.
14. I also love faith promoting experiences and I love when people trust me enough to share theirs with me.
15. I get along really well with people who are much older than I. As a child, I always wanted to spend time with the adults over the kids. In fact, some of my closest friends and mentors are older than my parents.
16. I love Mexican food. My new favorite is Bajio. This becomes a problem since my lunch buddy HATES Mexican.
17. I love to spend time with my family. My parents are amazing and my sister is hilarious (the brother in law is entertainment as well).
18. I am cold all the time. I sleep with an electric blanket in the summer because I am so cold.
19. Reality TV is my vice. I love shows like the Apprentice, The Amazing Race, and Survivor.
20. My favorite show during junior high was Days of Our Lives. My friend Aubrie and I would rush home to see what Stephano was going to do to John and Marlena today.
21. I love that the law and gospel principles relate so well, and appreciate my time at BYU primarily for this reason.
22. I really don't mind living at home. As long as the parents are ok with it, so am I. What more could I want? Two bedrooms, a bath, laundry facilities and a pool? Moreover, I love my parents house. The yard is amazing and the floor to ceiling windows that look out over the amazing yard are priceless.
23. My parents are AMAZING people. I love that they work so hard, that they have a strong testimony of the gospel, and that they have endured so much. I was even more amazed by them when I watched them pull us all together at the death of my little sister.
24. I rarely go a day without checking my email several times. Law school has chained me to my laptop, and now I am addicted.
25. I was talked into the blog by Emily. I blame it all on her.
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