Checking in, to check out

It has been a long time since I made a quality blog post. This is not for lack of anything to blog about. I've had a pretty great summer. I spent time with Colin and my new nephew, Mason. I watched my favorite show 'Raising the Bar' religiously, and watched hours and hours and hours of baseball and sportscenter and the news. I saw movies, shopped, ate out with friends. I also worked my butt off. Most importantly, I had fun with my favorite people. Summer was busy and didn't feel like much of a break, but it was a nice change from school. Summer flew by and I cannot believe September is almost here.

Now, tomorrow is (potentially) my last first day of school. (The potential is contingent on me not going after that LLM degree that seems to be calling my name.) I'm incredibly overwhelmed with everything on my plate this semester. Overwhelmed to the point of losing sleep and driving myself crazy. It will be my most difficult semester class-wise and with what other activities i am committed to. Hands down. I will be surprised if I live to see December. I'm excited to push myself and see how much I can make of this last year of law school. I can't believe (slash have panic attacks about) how close the end is. My life could go a million different ways next July.

There have been some great changes recently and I'm excited to be where I am. I moved home. Yes, I'm 26. Yes, I live with my parents. Yes, I'm saving crazy amounts of money by doing this from now until I take the bar in July 2010. I can make it one year. I can make it one year. I have to repeat that. It is a bit of an adjustment living at home again but it is for the best, and it was a much-needed change. I am so happy I decided to make the move.

Also, I'm blogging from my new MacBook Pro, which I love.

With that said, I'm going on an indefinite blogging hiatus. As part of a school activity, I signed an agreement that I would not be posting anything electronically for the duration of my work. Therefore, no blogging. That means whoever reads this blog will be free of my opinions on the health care debate and will miss out on abundant Dodgers posts (we're going straight to the world series this year). So, goodbye blogland. I'll be back sometime in December.

my thoughts exactly

"in an interview with a german newspaper, Brad Pitt said he doesn't believe in God. In response God was like - "Seriously? Brad Pitt doesn't believe in me? After all I've done for this guy?"

[from jimmy fallon's monologue last night]

Shame on you,

John Ensign, shame on you. This surprised me a bit, but not much. Isn't an affair a requirement for elected Nevada Republicans? He joins quite the club with Jon Porter and Jim Gibbons. [cough SCUMBAGS cough]

This is the same guy who called Clinton an embarrassment and Larry Craig a disgrace. He is also all about the sanctity of marriage, having voted for the Federal Marriage Amendment.

How will Nevada Republicans react to this? I don't see calls for his resignation flooding in. He'll most likely run again and be reelected. But you can bet a million dollars if this was a democrat, the republicans would be out for his head calling for his resignation.

Read the RJ's article here.

40 games in 40 nights

I love the NBA playoffs. I do. I really, really do. What a great way to start the summer. I love the competition. The Celtics/Bulls series was insane. Then we had Lakers/Rockets and Magic/Celtics. And now the conference finals are so tight it is just fantastic to watch.

I don't really have "a" team, but I have loved Lebron for so long. Like back in the days when I lived in King Henry and Faroe and I had a Lebron poster on our wall.

Nike's Lebron/Kobe puppet commercials crack me up. I thought I'd share my favorite. Ohio, baby! Post season!



So the puppets aren't exactly on point, but these are good too.

Just your average Tuesday night

I definitely shook President Obama's hand.



Such swagger. It was even cooler than when I met Senator Obama.



It was a sweet fundraiser at the Caesar's Palace Colloseum with Sheryl Crow and Bette Midler. Sheryl Crow can really belt it out. And Bette moves pretty well for an old woman.


IF YOU LIVE IN NEVADA, YOU'LL BE HEARING ME SAY THIS UNTIL NOVEMBER 2010. DON'T BE A HATER. VOTE FOR HARRY REID!!!

[Thank you Megan!]

Word.

I'm back. I survived finals and am liking my new job. Lots of things I've wanted to blog about the past few weeks. Right now, all I have to say is that I would be happy as a clam if I never heard from or heard the words "Dick Cheney" or "Glen Beck" ever again. Just sending these thoughts out to the universe so I can sleep easier.

As far as Cheney goes, there aren't words to describe how much I hate him. So my friend Keith's Special Comment on Cheney's speech today are better than mine. Cheney is so 9/11 happy but doesn't want anyone to look backward. [I know maybe 3 people will watch this, but I'm posting it anyway]

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Also, I despise Glen Beck (sorry, Dad). He is a flat out liar. And his latest crap isn't even political. It is a little spat with the ladies from The View. Read about it here on Adam's blog.

Then today, Beck goes on his stupid show and does a complete 180, attacks The View ladies and acts like the typical pompous, well, words I don't really feel comfortable using on this blog. I love that he apologized and pandered to them on the show and didn't have the balls to stand up for himself, but when he's safe in his little radio show booth, he's all tough and high and mighty.

Check it out:

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

My world would be a much better place if Dick Cheney and Glen Beck disappeared tonight.

Dear Finals Fairy,

I wish there was a finals fairy, you know, like Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy. Someone to bring you pretty things to reward you for a semester's worth of hard work and two to three absolutely hellacious weeks.

If such a being happens to read this blog, I would really like some of these things. I've kept it affordable because everyone is pinching pennies these days (at least i'm trying to).





I'm trying to collect these sandals in every color. I love them. And yes, I like pink.

Can you also please bring me 2 tickets to see these guys in Vegas on June 19th? If not, I'll buy my own. They haven't come to Vegas since I've been a fan, and I've only seen them live once so I can't wait for this concert. And thank you, Scotty B, for introducing them to me in our ghetto Riviera apartments.


I've been really good this semester and am trying to get good grades. I should be rewarded, right?

Unfortunately, there are some blog topics that have been pushed aside as studying must take priority here. These include the NBA playoffs, prospects for the Dodgers' 2009 season, torture, and twitter.

With that being said, I sign off of blogland until approximately May 14th. My last final is a take home, so I may be back before then, but I doubt it. Finals are dark days, but fortunately there are select people around me that make them bearable.

Farewell my friends. When I return, I will be 2/3 done with law school. Hallelujah.