Reality...

It is only the end of January and already I have broken my New Year's Resolution to blog every week. That's the thing about New Year's Resolutions... You make them around the end of December when you are still riding the holidays wave, and you forget how busy you are the rest of the year. To be fair I have been really busy and not much in the way of new and exciting has been happening. Law school is in full swing. I'm not sure if it is because I am now used to the workload, or because the subjects are easier, or the professors are nicer, or whatever, but this semester feels a lot less stressful than the last one. Don't get me wrong. I am still CRAZY busy, but I don't feel panickey all the time, and sometimes I think maybe... just maybe... I might survive this and make it out of here with a JD. This semester I am also applying for jobs for over the summer. I need some legal experience and some money would be nice too. It's a little bit scary learning how to interview, and network, and write resumes and cover letters, and just the idea that I may actually have a job where I don't have to walk around wearing other people's food is blowing my mind. I feel like the little girl in the car commercial who's dad is warning her to be safe on the road, but really she is a grownup. I love that commercial! Anyways, I have a few interviews lined up so fingers crossed that I make a good impression. I promise to update this thing when something new and exciting comes along. Until then I'll just be taking it day by day.

I totally feel like her!

Law School Style...

In an effort to keep up my New Year's Resolution of blogging at least once a week, I give you some of the outfits that I have worn over the past few weeks. On our first day of law school, we got a lecture about how our presentation is part of our professional image. I try to dress nicely most of the time, but I also like to be comfy. Who doesn't? So this is what I wear when I rock the halls of that law school!

Sweater by Aries, Boots by Jessica Simpson, Scarf by Nordstroms, & Leggings

Thermal by Aries, Winter Vest and Jeans by The Gap, Boots by Jessica Simpson

Jeans by Citizens, Shoes by Guess, & Jacket by Desigual

...and jacket off, Sweater by DKNY

Jeans by Citizens, Boots by Jessica Simpson, Scarf by Nordstroms, Leg Warmers by Sock World, & Shirt from Italy

Skirt & Shirt by Nordstroms, Shoes by Ivanka Trump, & Scarf from Misty!

Same old Vest and Shirt we've seen before, Undershirt by Nordstroms

Snowflake Sweater by Ann Taylor, Jeans by J Jeans, Vest by Gap, & Boots by Miz Mooz 

Sweater by Nordstoms, Flannel Undershirt from Italy, Boots by Miz Mooz, & Leggings

This post is probably cheating in terms of sticking to my resolution, but looking good is a huge confidence booster (at least for me), and what I've learned through this whole law school adventure so far is that somedays just getting up and getting dressed is a win. And it's all about the little wins isn't it? Thanks for reading!

A Much Needed Break & Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! I have not posted in a while because after my last post it was time for finals and then it was Christmas break and I could not force myself to do anything academic, even adding a new blog post. Even now I find myself having a hard time staying focused on what I am writing, but school starts back up in a few days and I want to take some time to reflect on my much needed Christmas break. I used Christmas break to play catch up. I caught up on sleep...

and with friends and family. I took the train to Seattle to see one of my oldest and dearest friends in the whole world Markus. We had not seen each other in almost two years and it was time to rectify that.  

Markus and I at the original Starbucks at Pike's Market.

  Markus is just one of those people that I know will always be in my life. We met in college and have been friends ever since. Whenever we see each other it is like no time has passed and we pick up right where we left off. I also got a chance to catch up with my wonderful Kindred Spirit Sarah Wilson. 

Please disregard the weird dot on my forehead.

Sarah Wilson is another friend from college and she is my kindred spirit. She recently got engaged so it was fun to get together and discuss WEDDING PLANS!!! She is also one of my closest friends and I am so happy that I get to be a bridesmaid in her wedding and help her celebrate her big day! I also got the chance to catch up with my friend Jennifer and Travis and I got to spend the evening with Al, an old travel buddy of ours (sadly no pictures). Then it was off to Pittsburgh for Christmas with Travis's family. 

Just arrived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

Travis's sister, brother-in-law, nieces, and nephew moved to Pittsburgh this summer and we thought it would be fun to fly in on Christmas Eve and surprise them, and boy were they surprised! Misty and Thomas knew we were coming of course, but you should have seen the look on the kid's faces when they saw us. Christmas in Pittsburgh was a blast! It snowed the day after Christmas and we had a great time sledding, throwing snowballs, and building snowmen. These are not things that we get to do very often in Portland.

Yeehaaa!

Misty and me...

And then there's this...

We also explored Downtown Pittsburgh, the Amish Country, and had a little fun with mustaches!

I am a beast!

World's Best Chai? Trav says no!

We no speak Americano!

We made another family dance video... Click Here!

I even ran into an old friend at JFK!

Christmas break was awesome and I'll be sad to see it go, but it's time to get back to work on my law degree. Last year my New Years Resolution was to get into law school, and I accomplished that. This year my New Years Resolution is to enjoy the journey and not focus so much on the destination. In 2 1/2 short years I will be a lawyer and I will look back on my time in law school as some of the best days of my life. Its hard work, but I know that someday it will pay off. My goal for 2013 is to update this blog at least once a week. I hope I can stick to it. Happy New Year!