I'm troubled by that fact the Geeks we handed over my computer too are still working on it! It's been over a week. Either it can't be fixed or they don't know what the hell they're doing. They claim their supplier doesn't have the motherboard. Whatever. Just fix the damn thing, let me pay for it, and give it back!
I've been using the hubby's computer and it just plain sucks. He has a funky egro keyboard. It's dark in the EZ and now it's chilly too. His desk is completely covered with piles of papers, notebooks, pens, photos, disks, Kleenex balancing precariously atop a pile of junk, etc. I'm a self-proclaimed neat freak, so writing a demand letter, client letter, and a legal memo is very unsettling in such an environment. All I want to do is straighten it up so I can lay out my books and resources... but alas, it is not my space, so I try to leave it as I found it (even though doing so goes against all I believe). Ugh, I want my $%@$%!@!# computer back!!!!!!
Friday, October 28, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
A fantastic Thurs night
Thursday night I had a Criminal Law exam (that wasn't so fantastic) that was VERY hard! I walked away not knowing if I passed or failed, but really hoping I had passed. If I fail I would have one opportunity to retake the exam and if I failed a second time then I would have to retake the course - which does not appeal to me.
When I had finished the exam I called the hubby who was waiting for me. This is rather unusual, typically I call him, discover he's anywhere for 10-30 minutes away and wait. So, I walk to the parking lot and hop in BB. We head down Kingston Pike and go to Lenny's Sub place. While Lenny's has super subs this isn't quite fantastic, but enjoyable.
From Lenny's we saunter over to Club 4620 which is a martini bar. I'm all for this except that they are playing extremely loud, live jazz music. Unfortunately I'm not a big fan of the jazz genre, nor is the hubby - hmm, just what is going on here? He said he had a surprise for me. I of course, being extremely impatient, have to guess what the surprise is. I first ask if Pam is playing tonight. Answer: no. I didn't think so cause the trumpet player that was making music was a guy and obviously not Pam. Next I asked, " are Pam and Andrew were going to be there?" Bingo! Yippie, now I'm ecstatic - there is nothing better than hanging out with good friends and drinking martinis! They arrive and we have a FANTASTIC Thursday night!
To top it off I did pass the exam... whew!
When I had finished the exam I called the hubby who was waiting for me. This is rather unusual, typically I call him, discover he's anywhere for 10-30 minutes away and wait. So, I walk to the parking lot and hop in BB. We head down Kingston Pike and go to Lenny's Sub place. While Lenny's has super subs this isn't quite fantastic, but enjoyable.
From Lenny's we saunter over to Club 4620 which is a martini bar. I'm all for this except that they are playing extremely loud, live jazz music. Unfortunately I'm not a big fan of the jazz genre, nor is the hubby - hmm, just what is going on here? He said he had a surprise for me. I of course, being extremely impatient, have to guess what the surprise is. I first ask if Pam is playing tonight. Answer: no. I didn't think so cause the trumpet player that was making music was a guy and obviously not Pam. Next I asked, " are Pam and Andrew were going to be there?" Bingo! Yippie, now I'm ecstatic - there is nothing better than hanging out with good friends and drinking martinis! They arrive and we have a FANTASTIC Thursday night!
To top it off I did pass the exam... whew!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ka-put Computer?!
My computer died... sort of. Chef Boy E is taking care of it for me. The puter is hanging out in the trunk until we can take it in to some computer dude to get fixed. So, in the meantime, the sweet, really nice, wonderful hubby is letting me use his computer. Thanks babe!
For class we went to the UT Law Library. Nice facility! I wonder how much time I'll end up spending there while researching my case. It's a nice enough environment, so I don't think I'll mind it too much. But, since most information can now be found online I think I'll probably do more work from home - once the computer is fixed of course.
For class we went to the UT Law Library. Nice facility! I wonder how much time I'll end up spending there while researching my case. It's a nice enough environment, so I don't think I'll mind it too much. But, since most information can now be found online I think I'll probably do more work from home - once the computer is fixed of course.
Monday, October 10, 2005
The Search is On
Well, it would seem we're back to looking for a house again. We had some moola saved up... but used it to pay bills, thus no more down payment. Then, with the uncertain future, regarding hubby's job, no point in looking. Now we're back to being able to seriously consider purchasing a home of our own again, but... until Erik figures out what he wants to do jobwise, no point in getting my hopes up. I've gotta stay put at the P-Factory (benefits, steady paycheck) and since I make a heck of a lot less dough than the Man my future plans hinge on what the dude wants to do.
It's possible we could find a great house in Knoxhell but hubby could get a job in Nashville or CA or Maine or Alaska or who knows where. Unlikely I realize, but all the same, I don't want to do anything until we've sorted out our future prospective job options.
Come January, just a little over 3 months away, I'll be a bonafide paralegal, but where to work? Where will we be residing then? I don't want to move until I've completed the course, so until Jan. not much will be happening and I fear that until that time Erik won't be earnestly looking for work elsewhere. As frustrated as he is with his current job, he's not yet at his breaking point. His tolerance is VERY, VERY high. So, until he's had it with the so-called "Great Man" my life remains on hold. I want to stay at the current job as long as possible (looks better on the ol' resume) than find something only to quit in a few weeks/months to move wherever the better-half finds gainful employment. Oh well, such is life, and I know January will be here before I know it!
It's possible we could find a great house in Knoxhell but hubby could get a job in Nashville or CA or Maine or Alaska or who knows where. Unlikely I realize, but all the same, I don't want to do anything until we've sorted out our future prospective job options.
Come January, just a little over 3 months away, I'll be a bonafide paralegal, but where to work? Where will we be residing then? I don't want to move until I've completed the course, so until Jan. not much will be happening and I fear that until that time Erik won't be earnestly looking for work elsewhere. As frustrated as he is with his current job, he's not yet at his breaking point. His tolerance is VERY, VERY high. So, until he's had it with the so-called "Great Man" my life remains on hold. I want to stay at the current job as long as possible (looks better on the ol' resume) than find something only to quit in a few weeks/months to move wherever the better-half finds gainful employment. Oh well, such is life, and I know January will be here before I know it!
Saturday, October 01, 2005
I Married Mr. Smarty Pants
While attending my Paralegal courses, reading the material, doing the exercises, etc. I find it most helpful to actually discuss the concepts with Erik. He knows this stuff and does it for a living. More importantly he makes it a lot of fun. He'll provide me with a scenario (usually involving pop culture) and I determine what crime or tort was committed, the elements involved and possible defenses. It's actually a lot of fun. Hubby seems to enjoy it as much as me, which I'm very glad for.
I always worry that I'm bugging him and perhaps there's something else he'd rather do. However, when commuting to work he'll ask what topics we're covering in class and then ask questions, clarify issues, etc. I'm so lucky! Unfortunately I am a bit hard on my instructor because she doesn't teach in Erik's style (go figure?!). Her examples aren't as entertaining or as easy to follow as the hubby's. For instance Erik is so fluid and easily and quickly creates little stories like: Erik (aged 8), Stan (aged 7), and Cartman (aged 7) "borrow" Erik's Mom's car keys and go for a joy ride around town and accidentally kill Kenny (those bastards!). Rats of course immediately eat and take away Kenny's body. Erik and friends go to the local car wash and dispose of any evidence. They then return the car and keys.
It was a very effective learning tool for me. Using pop culture is easier than trying to remember person A, person B, and C "borrow" person's A's mom's car.... see, not nearly as soluable or exciting.
I can't believe how much criminal law Erik has retained. He practices civil law which is similar, yet has many distinguishing factors. How he can quickly recall either civil or criminal policies and expound upon them is beyond me. He's just really that smart.
I always worry that I'm bugging him and perhaps there's something else he'd rather do. However, when commuting to work he'll ask what topics we're covering in class and then ask questions, clarify issues, etc. I'm so lucky! Unfortunately I am a bit hard on my instructor because she doesn't teach in Erik's style (go figure?!). Her examples aren't as entertaining or as easy to follow as the hubby's. For instance Erik is so fluid and easily and quickly creates little stories like: Erik (aged 8), Stan (aged 7), and Cartman (aged 7) "borrow" Erik's Mom's car keys and go for a joy ride around town and accidentally kill Kenny (those bastards!). Rats of course immediately eat and take away Kenny's body. Erik and friends go to the local car wash and dispose of any evidence. They then return the car and keys.
It was a very effective learning tool for me. Using pop culture is easier than trying to remember person A, person B, and C "borrow" person's A's mom's car.... see, not nearly as soluable or exciting.
I can't believe how much criminal law Erik has retained. He practices civil law which is similar, yet has many distinguishing factors. How he can quickly recall either civil or criminal policies and expound upon them is beyond me. He's just really that smart.
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