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Someone made me laugh in Civ Pro today...and then I couldn't stop...and it was bad. I was going to leave but we had just taken a break and it seemed inappropriate...because choking with laughter is so much more appropriate. I didn't get caught. I'm cool like that.

I rule

Achieved a new feat...and arrived at a new low today...reading for Contracts during Crim Law. I am a multitasking goddess.

Like sands through the...

I am negliglecting my blog. Look at that ------------->
I'm not reading that. I read that a month ago. Do you want to know what I'm reading? No you don't. I'll tell you anyway. I'm reading casebooks. It's pretty sassy stuff. They're all negligence this and strict liability that. Who's your daddy? Consideration, that's who. Promissory estoppel is the bomb. For a good time, call on personal jurisdiction. A casebook is way better than any great novel.

I finished the Memo. It turned out OK. That's not a ringing endorsement for it, I realize. I know it will come back stained with the disappointment of Professor Contracts. I've accepted that. I embrace it. He will etch my faults with acid...(it's a long story)...and I will be better for it.

I was working on it last night...burned out...decided to take a break. I used that valuable time to check in with my old friend, the telly. The Emmy pre-show was on. What a piece of crap that was. I stuck it out until the big show started but found no relief from the crap-a-thon. I expect more of my breaks than that. I have needs that must be met. Emmy - you suck.

Back to Crim Law, my (new) old friend.

Law School is the grits

Here it is...in my hand. The Memo (assignment). It doesn't seem very bad. Just a few pages really. I'll have it knocked out before bed....after Torts reading....and Civ Pro reading....and Contracts reading....and Legal Writing reading.....all of which I have tomorrow. Don't forget that re-write for research and the partner assignment for Legal Writing. There's plenty of time in the day for all that.

I managed to join a group - woohoo for me. Look out American Constitution Society. I'm utterly disappointed, however, that the Federalist's have pizza at their meetings and we had 3 bags of community shared microwave popcorn.

On a completely un-related note (and because the incessant whining needs to be curtailed) - VA must have a pretty sweet deal running on personalized license plates. I see them everywhere. I'd guess the number of vehicles on the road with personalized plates is upwards of 60%. It's epidemic. Some are just terrible really. Oh sure, there's the last names and first names and job titles. But then there is another category unto itself full of total crap.

In the 'small world' department - I spoke today with the librarian at my children's elementary school and learned that her husband is a librarian at the law library at my school. Library Science - it's a family thing.

It's plainly obvious that I am sliding deeper and deeper into the boring abyss.

The Honeymoon is Over

I get my first graded writing assignment in 2 days, a closed research memo. It will be due 5 days later. 5 days to devote myself to legal literacy and clarity. 5 days to put all other tasks on the back burner so that my legal writing grade may be spared a first year blemish. It's a shame that all other things in my life don't afford me these 5 days of respite....that nagging torts class, for instance. Oh well, I'll not be discouraged. This is where the magic happens... or something like that. I'm really in need of a pep talk - even if it is self-delivered.

Small Joy

The kinds of things that used to be fairly common and innocuous have taken on a more illicit (and thus enjoyable) meaning for me. I have so little free time that when I actually find an hour to watch TV or read (anything not law related), I feel a twinge of guilt that accompanies the quiet satisfaction found in doing something kind of, but not very, naughty. I watched the Olympics sparingly - which was so disappointing to me. Even the relatively small amount of time spent watching felt stolen; robbed from another worthy pursuit for selfish reasons. They are all selfish pursuits. Perhaps that's why the guilt surfaces, but the satisfaction runs so deep.

Contracts = BLAH

I don't give a flying crap about Contracts. So there. I mean it. Contracts makes me want to not be a lawyer. Not because it's hard, not because the prof is a bear (which he isn't), not because of the workload....more than that - I just really don't care. I don't care if you promised to make the hand well and it ended up looking like you carry around a tiny chinchilla. I don't care if you were supposed to buy/sell wheat for $1.03 but didn't. I really don't care if the congregation doesn't get it's new damned library. I DON'T CARE.

I do....care....about passing....so I'm going to go read for Contracts...

No Worries...sure

I write today from my lovely carrel. It's small and brown, it's quiet and full of utility - it's my home away from home. No - it is my home.

My laptop is finally on the mend. It seems that it was somewhat of a giant trainwreck before. If you are thinking of starting law school soon - let me give you some advice. Come to school early - before orientation and get your shit up and running. Don't wait until the first week of classes, like some retard (namely me) that I know. This puts you in the agrivating position of being computer-less should you have troubles. In my case, I needed the computer (legitimately) fairly early-on, for wiritng assignments - so being without left me at school using the lab to complete assignments. It meant longer hours at school and less freedom of location.

It also meant that I had no computer at home, since the desktop is still in CA. Boo.

I'm wireless and free now. It's a beautiful thing...until I go home...to dial-up...and want to shoot myself.

Classes and stuff

From Torts

Professor Torts: A couple is videotaped having intercourse, by the defendant in his home. The tape is then disseminated to others and the couple learns about indirectly. The woman (in the couple) then brought suit against the defendant. Why do you suppose this plaintiff didn't pursue intentional infliction of mental distress?

Class: uh....

Professor Torts: That's right. Insurance. The defendant's homeowners insurance doesn't cover intentional acts, but does cover reckless and negligent acts. Don't forget that insurance can be a driving force of tort.

1L: My insurance covers me making pornos in my home?

Professor Torts: Is this a concern for you?

1L: Not any more.

Last week there was a charming conversion on "shrinkage" and this week it's all about the porn. Tomorrow we're to discuss a hypo regarding prostitute services. Torts rules.

From Contracts

Professor Contracts: The plaintiff was to receive $1.03 per unit under the contract. The contract was breached and the plaintiff had to pay $1.10 per unit. If the plaintiff receives $.07 per unit in damages - what is his net outcome?

1L: He...uh...paid $1.10?

Professor Contracts: Right, so his net outcome is?

1L: He..uh...paid more than $1.03?

Professor Contracts: Yes, and?

1L: He...paid $1.10.

Professor Contracts: And if he is given $.07 per unit after paying $1.10 per unit - at the end of the day what position is he in?

1L: Uh...he didn’t get what he was supposed to?

Professor Contracts: Let me draw this out for you. $1.10 less the $.07 he gets back means he ended up putting out how much?

1L: More? But...he got some back.

Professor Contracts: [disgusted] Anyone?

[All hands shoot up...answer given]

Professor Contracts: Do you see now?

1L: Uh...the defendant breached the contract?

Professor Contracts: Let's move on.

It's a shame that this stuff is so difficult. Sheesh.

And...in Civ Pro, I didn't miss much about Pennoyer since the class was behind on the material. Good thing too, because this case is so much fun I would have been sad if I missed the opportunity to hear about again and again and again.