There are times when the need to compartmentalize my life is more difficult that others…when things seems to blur together and demand attention from beyond the borders of their duly designated time for my attention. I’ve been feeling that way quite a bit over the past week, but this weekend it was especially strong. It was our Little Princess’s third birthday. We had a big party planned for Saturday at 2:00. I had to leave the...
Wow it is going to be a busy semester for me and for Partner! I am wondering if I should start making lists: – get up – get showered, dressed, eat, take care of animals, interact with Boy if he wakes up – go to work OR go to internship; work while there – go to work if at internship – do homework over lunch if not done and not an internship day – work some more – go to school – eat dinner, call...
Wow – are we really almost into December? How did that happen? Yes, it has been a busy, and long, semester, but DECEMBER? No way! Already time for Santa, Christmas shopping, Christmas carols, sweet treats everywhere, pretty lights, decorated hearths, trees, kitchens and bathrooms? (Some of us REALLY get into decorating. Though I admit, it’s not me in our house – I love it, but don’t have the time or patience to do it...
My partner asked me this morning if I still live in our home. “Part time” was my answer. Last night my energy law class got out at 9:20. I am usually home by 10:00, unless I stay after to ask questions. Last night was one of those nights. I needed a bit of clarification on a few points for a paper I am working on for another class. It was 10:00 before I even walked out of the classroom. I am glad I stayed, and the prof. rocks for...
What is it that law students are best at? Arguing? Public debate? Writing well researched documents? Drinking? No. I think most of us will agree it is PROCRASTINATION! We put off the things we know we must do in an effort to avoid/deny how much there is to accomplish. I’ve mentioned before, a law student’s home is never as clean as right before finals. I am getting ahead of myself though. It is not finals time, yet. It is pre-finals...
Insider advice and insights to help you decide if you should pursue a higher degree while raising children, and tips for being successful if you're already on that path, from a woman who graduated from law school in her early 40's while working full-time and helping raise two young children. While most of the blog posts were originally written several years ago, they have recently been sorted for the most relevant materials, and new content is being added.