December 19, 2009
There is just something about a snow day that wants to make you curl up and not move. Or run outside, lean your head back and act like a four year old trying to catch snow on their tongue. I’ve done both. LOL. This morning I got up to some snow on the ground but not too much and so I drug the brat out of his room and made him come grocery shopping with me. We now have food to eat…and it’s not snow! LoL. Never mind that I found food in the freezer that we could have eaten. Took some pictures as we were driving home – only at red lights since I have put into effect that I cannot talk on the cell phone and drive in good weather – forget snowy weather. On the way home we stopped at WaWa because its not like we had just left the grocery store or anything and got sandwiches for lunch…and I got Diet Orange Soda! I <3 orange soda. Once we got home, I spent twenty minutes fighting with the freezer to get the food away and then got to eat my lunch while watching Mythbusters. Sadly, after lunch, I had to write my essay for Legal Writing. I did finish it though so that is a good thing. I’ve been dreading having to write this and putting it off but its done. Now I no longer have to worry about writing it and instead can worry about having to write the next one. Yeah, so much fun. While I was writing that, I re-downloaded WoW because let’s face it, I’m just a hopeless geek who has her computer in her life and law school. Oh yeah, and facebook because apparently I’m addicted to that. So let’s see, I’m addicted to facebook, the Internet, new gadgets and looking at cute guys but not doing anything about it. Yup…so completely hopeless. Anyways, the rest of the night is going to be spent here on the computer either a) working on thegrrlgeek.net to get 7DayPrompt up, b) aimlessly looking at videos on YouTube and FunnyOrDie, c) playing WoW, d) playing TheSims3, or e) something else completely random. I will be warm though as since its snowing, I refuse to worry about what I’m wearing and am lying around in both a Hatboro-Horsham t-shirt and sweat pants and an over-sized hoodie. And if anyone has a problem with that, they can bite me. Though if they bite me, I’m going to bite them back!
In other news…errr…there was other news that I wanted to share but apparently I have lost my mind. I haven’t lost my Grinch doll though because he’s sitting here next to me on the couch. Madi though…she loves the heater more then she loves me. Little brat. And I’m out of orange soda. NNNNOOOO. Need more orange soda. Hmm…I could sled down to WaWa and get some more but then I’d have to walk back up the hill. No, not going to do that. Guess it’s Diet Iced Tea instead. Blah. Want orange soda. Mind has completely run away. It must be hiding from more essays but I promised it no more writing them tonight. And with that…I think I’m going over to livejournal because the more random and free my mind gets, the less I know what I’m typing.
September 10, 2009
Last night sleep seems to have evaded me. It is not that I did not try to go to sleep; I did; but my mind would not shut down enough for me to fall asleep. There were many different thoughts going on in my head. Some of those I can talk about now and others will have to wait until a later date. Whatever the case, I am hoping that sleep comes a little easier tonight. I’ve been avoiding caffeine for most of the afternoon and my plan is to get off the computer sooner rather then later. Actually, I had plans to be off now and was going to watch the video lectures for my class tomorrow night but I forgot that Monk and Psych are on tomorrow night and well it is Monk’s last season and it looks like a Lassie-Centric episode in Psych so of course I’m going to want to watch that. So my plan changed a bit and I watched most of the contracts lectures tonight and then tomorrow when I get home from work, I can watch the rest of contracts, my criminal law lecture and the torts lecture. I’ve already finished the legal writing module so I do not have to worry about those videos tomorrow. Once I’ve watched all the videos once then I’m going to watch them a second time and take notes. That is probably going to be the way that I remember it best.
Between last night and tonight I’ve been moving my domain from my old host to a new host. There were a few reasons for this. The first is I just am not going to have the time to keep up multiple web hosts. In the future if I decide to bring up one of my other domains, then I can look at getting a reseller account again but right now I really did not need a reseller account anymore. The second is cost. For an entire year on my new host, I am paying what I would have paid in six months over on my old host. With starting law school last week, I have been looking at different ways to cut costs and one of those was reducing how much I pay for web hosting. It was not a rash decision that I just said last night “hmm, I think I need a new web host” but one that I was thinking of for some time. I didn’t mind the cost on my old web host; but I was beginning to find that even though I was paying the money for them, there really wasn’t any updates coming out. They were still running old versions of php and various other programs that were running on the server.
Besides that, I have been worrying about flying out to California next October (2010) for my FYLSE. I don’t fly well. Okay, that is probably an understatement. I’ve only flown five times; twice to Florida and three times back from Florida. And each time, I have not enjoyed it. Flying to and from Florida is a lot shorter of a flight then flying to Los Angeles. So panic attacks have set in. Yes, a year in advance and I’m having panic attacks. I looked at taking Amtrak to the west cost but that’s 70+ hours on a train. And while I do not have a problem with that; it would be about three days out, five days there for the study sessions and test and then three days back. That’s a total of 11 days. But there is a solution. I’ve always wanted to visit Disney Land and so once I’m done with the FYLSE, I’m going to Disney Land. That is a happy thought; one that is very good and is probably going to get me to California. I will tackle the fear. Of course, I am going to pass this test even if the average pass rate of those required to take the test is 20-25%. Because you know what, I am NOT flying to California a second time to take the FYLSE. Sorry but screw that. I will be paying a small fortune in taking the test the first time, flying to California and staying there. Plus there’s Disney Land.
September 4, 2009
I need to work on my writing skills; both for school and just in general. While I can get by, I notice that in the year and a half that I have been out of school, I have gotten lax. And that is just unacceptable. One would think that these skills would keep fresh working in a business environment every day but they have not. I have really begun to notice this with blogging frequently and with writing the articles for Associated Content. While I do have a class in Legal Method and Writing this year, I want to work on my general writing skills as well. So my goal this weekend besides working on some homework; okay getting at least Contracts fully read and the video watched; is to look for some free, online writing classes. More then likely these will need to be self paced. Perhaps it is not the wisest of courses looking to take a writing course on top of my law school classes but I really feel that I need to polish my writing. And I’m really thinking I’m not going to find anything that in depth for free.
As I mentioned briefly, classes began on Tuesday the first. While the classes went up at 3:01 am, I did wait until 6:30 to get up. I had taken my lap top to bed with me so all I had to do was roll over, grab it from my night stand and log on. Since I only had a few minutes before I had to actually get up for work, I didn’t do anything but write down all my writing assignments for the first set of classes. While it is a lot of reading, I do not think it is going to be that bad. I did begin with my Legal Method and Writing homework since that was the online class that we had Tuesday night and I wanted to make sure that if anything was brought up from the reading, I was prepared. Nothing was brought up but that’s not to say that it couldn’t have been.
I did do a quick read through of the chapter and watched the video. My plan is to read everything and watch the video and then go back and take notes. I was never the best at taking notes so it is something I need to learn to do and improve upon. Maybe I need to add that to my list of things to do this weekend. And yes, I have been keeping a list. The list includes:
- Complete the reading of all my homework
- Watch the videos for all my classes twice
- Go through all the clothes in my bedroom and get rid of what I don’t need/doesn’t fit/is stained
- Write an article or two for Associated Content
- Looking for online writing courses
- Go over note taking web sites to learn how to improve my note taking skills
I am sure there is more that I need to do; actually I know there is more that I need to do but my brain is saying that it is too tired at this moment to try and come up with what that is. So I believe I am going to bid adieu to my computer and go sleep.
September 3, 2009
I have a couple of things to write about so let’s get started. 
First, the shoes that I ordered from Zappos on Sunday were received in the mail on Wednesday. Not only was that a fast shipment but the shoes are great. They are the shoes I was looking at in the Sketcher store out at the Lancaster Outlet’s. Of course, the store itself did not have the clogs in a size eleven and so I did not think I was going to get them. But then I was looking at Zappos and not only did they have a pair but they were even less expensive then the shoes at the store. And guess what – I got free shipping! So not only did I get my shoes but I got them for less then I would have if I had bought them in the store. Go me! Of course, now that I’ve found the site, I am kicking myself for ordering winter boots from j.c. penny’s. If I do not like them when they come, I am going return them and look at Zappos.
Second – law school began on Tuesday. And so far, I am loving it. Yes, it is a lot of work. And I already feel like I’m falling behind even though I am moving through the modules like I am suppose to be. I do not know if I am suppose to be feeling that or not; but I am. Of course, it probably is just my mind that is doing this since it’s been over a year since I’ve been in school. Hopefully by next week, everything will just feel normal to me. I was wondering though, if anyone has any suggestions for outlining content? I’ve never been one for creating outlines or flashcards or really studying in general. I was always one for just reading the text book and listening in class. Not taking notes or making outlines. This is probably what is going to kick my butt. Blah.
I am happy to say that I made a whole $2.00 in writing an article for Associated Content. While it doesn’t seem like much, that $2.00 went into my savings account and hopefully I will get a few more writing assignments worth that. Actually, I’m not picky. I’ll take $0.50 for an article, just like I’ll take $20.00. The money can add up if I can get the writing assignments. And I am liking finally being able to build a savings account. It is not a lot of money, I know that, but it is money and eventually I will have a happy little nest egg.
August 28, 2009
This is my last weekend of quasi freedom. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. Classes begin Tuesday and the worry is beginning to set in. Not so much on the if I can handle the content or not but rather the “omg did I take too much on”. I do not even think that should be worrying me. I mean really, anyone who knows me knows that I really do not have much of a life outside of the house. Aside from work and the occasional dinner with a friend, I live like a hermit technology advanced geek. So I really do not know what I’m worrying about. Even with my studies, I’m sure I will still have time to work on my numerous pen pal letters (which if I don’t get started on soon, I think Katie is going to hunt me down and poke me with a really large stick), keep this blog up and keep working on the various little side jobs that I have on the net to earn a little extra money. Maybe it’s just everyone going on about how they have given up everything for this school and have no life. I’m finally getting to the point where I’m social; even if it is on the web; and I do not want to sacrifice that. What I need to do is get off the computer, take it upstairs with me and listen to Pandora for a bit while I sort through a huge pile of clothes. Maybe if I get a portion of my room cleaned out, I won’t feel so overwhelmed. Since I think that is this feeling that I have right now. In the pit of my stomach. And the back of my mind.
August 16, 2009
Law school starts in 16 days. And I am becoming a larger mix of excited and nervous. A large part of me is excited; this is something that I’ve wanted to do since I was little. And now, I am finally getting a chance to do it. But a growing part of me is nervous. Did I take on too much? Am I ready to dedicate the next four years of my life to this? What am I going to do if I cannot cut it in law school? For the most part, I realize that this is just me being irrational and a bit crazy, but there is a small part of me that knows there is a chance that I will not be able to handle this. It is a lot of work. Not only attending the classes and doing all the work but the extra studying to pass the California Baby Bar exam after the first year plus working full time at my full time job and doing at least eight hours a month on KGB. At some points, I feel like I’ve bitten off more then I can chew. But for the most part, I don’t. Most of the time now, I’m feeling this amazing peace. I haven’t this at peace with myself or anything for over three years now and it is a nice feeling. Of course, the classes haven’t started yet. So I may just go crazy when they do. We shall just have to wait and see.
I am finding that law school is not cheap. The total cost of all my text books came out to over $800. Ugh. Not a lot of fun but I do have them all now. The next two years will continue to go up in price though so not only do I need to keep up with KGB, but I want to find some freelance writing things to do online. I have done a little with associated content but every time I go and write for them, they tell me they have too many of my type of article or they aren’t look for that type of content. So I am going to need to look for other content. I also have my hits4pay account that I make a little bit of money at every few months, so I’m just going to keep up with them all. And it means more saving then I’ve done in the past. I am going to learn to do this though.
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August 9, 2009
Happy Sunday! It’s August 9th and in 22 days, I begin law school. It’s becoming a bit overwhelming in that I still have so much I need to get done. I have purchased all the books and notebooks that I will need for school so that is one less thing that I need to worry about. But there is still so much more that I need to do. And the biggest is de-clutter my bedroom and get rid of as much as I possibly can. It’s going to be a daunting task but one that I will do. I’ve been reading various de-cluttering articles and blogs and have some ideas as to where I need to start. Now it’s just getting my ass into gear and actually going up and working on it. I was tonight but I’m sleepy. And ready for bed. And will be wandering up there in a few minutes.
http://zenhabits.net/2007/10/15-great-decluttering-tips/
August 1, 2009
So apparently, I really don’t wear that much color. I was sorting my wash today into piles and realized that I didn’t have enough light colors to actually warrant doing a load by itself. So my light clothes got washed with my socks since I have an obsession with wearing white socks. And the three piles of dark colored jeans, black pants and dark colored shirts got washed too. Am I that depressing? I don’t think so. I’m just not a fan of the light colors. At least on me. There are some people they look good on. Myself is not one of them. Of course, I am Casper the Ghost most of the time – unless someone says something that’ll turn me red – which just ask some of the people I work with. They know how to make me red real fast.
My birthday is next Saturday. Yay! But since I am going to my dad’s, my mom, brother and Roy gave me my present tonight. Which I am currently using. And love. What is it you may ask? An HP notebook; the HP Pavilion dv7-2185dx; which is freaking sweat. I do have to learn the keyboard since I’m not used to having a keyboard and the number pad on a notebook. Steve cleaned up the notebook so it doesn’t have all the factory crap installed on it, installed WOW for me on it and The Sims3. Along with Microsoft Office, Family Tree Maker 2009, Firefox, Microsoft Reader, Total Commander, iTunes and a bunch of other programs that I normally use.
And at this point, I don’t know if I want to play WOW or TheSims3. I was going to do homework but I cannot get the digital certificate I need to access school installed here on this computer or my desktop because I installed it on my old notebook. I was told I would be able to install it on multiple PCs without having to buy a new certificate for each computer but apparently I cannot. So I wrote to Verisign to see what I can do or if I have to purchase another certificate. Or maybe I’ll watch Dr Horrible’s Sing Along Blog for a bit. Anyone have any suggestions for other online videos to watch?
July 15, 2009
Well, I’ve survived my first day of vacation. While I did want to get my WoW account set up again and create a new character, I didn’t get that far. It was my plan though. Instead we went to Wal-Mart and picked up the rest of my school supplies which really was just oversized index cards and pens. Last night I had found my five subject MEAD notebooks, folders to keep anything I print out, some pencils and highlighters. And yes, they had to be MEAD notebooks. I really cannot explain it except that’s what I used all through middle school and high school and my OCD forces me to use them now. At least I didn’t buy a trapper keeper! Not that I would want to lug that around when I have to work on school work somewhere other then home. Which, unless I take it to work, I guess I won’t have to worry about since I don’t go many places. Though who knows, maybe I’ll get a date this year! That’s a novel idea and one that I fully hope comes true.
Tomorrow afternoon we’re leaving for Lancaster. Yay! It’s a short trip but it should be fun and relaxing. And when we get home, I’m going to install WoW. And create my new character. But I digress. In the morning, I am going to get a pedicure and a manicure because I’m really just a girly girl sometimes. Yes, I’m not just a geek! I can be a girly girl too.
Ohhh – I got new suitcases. They totally go with the plaid phase I’m going through; and match my new plaid messenger bag. Both are black and white plaid with hints of red. Seems I’m going through some weird plaid accessory phase.
Both Monk and Psych come back the day before my birthday! I cannot wait for the new seasons to begin though I am sad that it’s Monk’s final season. I really am going to miss the show. But at least Psych is sticking around. Shawn and Gus goodness – and Lassie!
July 1, 2009
I sit here sometimes and wonder if I truly am insane. Why else would I decide to dedicate the next four years of my life to law school? I’ll be twenty-seven when I start in September; and by the time I graduate, I will either be thirty-one or thirty-two. Umm…hello? I think it’s safe to say that I do not want a life – ever. LOL
Of course, I am not complaining; not really anyways. I am really excited about the fact that I am getting to go to law school; something that I has been a dream since I was little. And by little, I mean I’ve probably wanted to go to law school for about twenty years now. And seeing how I’ll be twenty-seven in August, that means I’ve wanted to go to law school from the age of six. I just always thought that by this point, I’d be close to completing law school; not starting it.
Okay, enough about that. The fourth of July is just a few days away. And that means I get a three day week-end this year. Yay! I really do not have anything major planned. I do want to try and create my own layout for this blog; though that may be an adventure of more then one weekend. And work on some knitting since I have like ten different projects going on. But two of them are wash cloths for G and I started one row on a baby afghan on my afghan loom. Yes, I know one row isn’t a lot but there’s 80 pegs on the damn thing to wrap; and that takes awhile! Of course, I would be more then receptive to ideas on how to wrap the pegs faster. *insert begging here* Other then that, I do think I’m going to work on going through the junk I’ve got in my rooms. It’s time to get rid of most of it. Yes, I am going to stop being a pack rat.
And now, I want to go work on the scarf I am working on creating a pattern.
