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May 17, 2007
Now What?
You know when something really big ends, and you're left wondering, "now what?" That's where I've been.
But first, thank you so much for all your congratulations! They made me so happy!
Graduation weekend was amazing. I had an awesome grad night dinner at Luna Park with Laurie, Gloria, Amber, Penny and my parents. There, I requested mayonnaise with my fries, and when the waiter remarked, "How very European of you," I am totally embarrassed of how secretly pleased I was. Of course, I'm pretty sure I immediately eviscerated any appearance of culture when I started collecting everyone's plastic monkeys, bulls, giraffes, etc. from their cocktails for my home collection of Plastic Crap I Got For Free In Bars.
I also met all The Boy's family, who were all wonderful (THANK G-D). And I only managed to horribly embarrass myself once, spilling half-and-half all over his sister while making her, her boyfriend, The Boy and my family a Barefoot Contessa brunch. Luckily, his sister is kind of glamorous and with that comes grace, so she reacted kindly to my gaffe.
But now, now all the stress, fun, and stressful fun is over. And I'm in a holding pattern, waiting to start studying for the California Bar.
And I'm tired. And kind of sick.
BUT, this week hasn't all been for naught. I did paint my bathroom, woohoo!
And made some roasted tomatoes.
And we attempted asparagus ravioli, one of my worst culinary failures yet. Picture piles of limp, empty ravioli floating in a sea of riccotta and asparagus slivers and you get the idea.
Luckily, we had a bottle of the same wine we ordered for my 30th in Guatemala at Francis Ford Coppola's La Lancha resort.
Wine makes everything takes better.
Also, I've watched a lot of basketball, and I have to say, I love the Suns' Steve Nash. He makes the game FUN to watch. Also, isn't it kind of weird that The Jazz are now in Utah? The crowd is composed solely of blonde whiteys! It's more like, jazz hands there, dude. No offense, if you are from/live in Utah. Or if you are blonde. Or white. Or like jazz hands. Love me some jazz hands, especially when made by some blonde whiteys!
Now I'm working on painting my living room, but I'll finish that tomorrow morning. And I know it's a little too late to do find a new hobby in the next three days before studying for the Bar starts for real -- but what would you do, if you were me? What movies would you see? Songs would you download? Books would you read? Activities would you engage in?
Gimme some (more) love -- now what?
Posted by jen at May 17, 2007 10:22 PM
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I don't know if you'll be able to download them over there but Maximo Park are currently rocking my stereo with their new cd, "Our Earthly Pleasures", well worth checking out!
For a light hearted and oh so funny read I'd recommend the Janet Evanovich number books, I'm re-reading and am chuckling muchly.
Best thing of all though? Feet up, cup of tea, loads of yummy cakes and enjoy your freedom :o)
Posted by: Claire at May 18, 2007 01:53 AM
i can't believe i'm related to someone who likes steve nash! *VOMIT* :)
p.s. i like the new bathroom color
Posted by: Penny at May 18, 2007 02:47 PM
I say KNIT, baby! Ya think Laurie would second me on that one? I'm sure she's already attempted an indoctrination if not an outright assimilation. hee hee.
Seriously, just breathe in and out, get some vanilla ice cream to make yourself a coffee float (best things ever), and smile.
Congrats!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 18, 2007 04:24 PM
Haven't the Jazz always been in Utah? I assumed they were, since I have always been in Utah, and they have always been here with me. I am a brunette though, but I love me some blondies.
Posted by: Kate at May 19, 2007 03:48 AM
Do they have a "Studying for The Bar for Dummies" book? How DOES one study for The Bar?
At any rate, congrats again, and I also like the color of the bathroom!
Posted by: The Other Ruth at May 19, 2007 06:49 AM
Have you finished with the living room? Will there be photos?
Posted by: Dagny at May 20, 2007 04:09 PM
Thanks, Claire, for your recommendations -- I will have to check them out!
Haha, Penny. Bad hair is not a reason to diss an athlete.
HH, you are so right -- that's exactly what Laurie recommended I do!
Ruth -- check out my stack of books in my next entry!
And Dagny -- I posted pictures, I love my new living room!!
Posted by: jen at May 21, 2007 11:06 PM