Paralegals & Legal Secretaries

Admissions

Posted on August 08, 2008
Okay, John Edwards, WTF?!? Are all men dogs? Very disappointing. In other admissions, Chapin FINALLY called tonight (first time since the other night). Thank goodness because Pumpkinhead has woken up crying at least twice a night for the past three nights...

Chapin Update

Posted on August 06, 2008
There really isn’t one. But I see you all checking in and wondering so I figured I should say something. Will I sell the Big Ass Truck? Perhaps. My Mom said to give him a week and then call him to say that I don’t have the $589 for the damn [...

Therapy

Posted on August 06, 2008
Huh. Well my therapist says I’m a classic codependent. Never heard that before (wasn’t actually sure what it meant). Controlling/bossy? Check. Seeking out needy people? Check. Physical illness related to stress? Double check. I like the Wikipedia note that some people don’t actually think codependency is [...

GRRRR

Posted on August 05, 2008
Chapin called tonight. He is NOT coming back from out of the country. He says he will come back eventually but not right now and, oh, btw, will I continue to make his car payment and call to cancel his flight? WTF?!? I am so pissed. So much for child [...

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Happy Schedule News

Posted on August 05, 2008
So my boss approved my taking a day class next semester. This is wonderful news because it means I can load two single-night classes on one day, starting in the afternoon and home by 10 and then only be out two other weeknights until around 8. Yippee...

Disappearing Acts

Posted on August 04, 2008
I am now convinced that there is a reason many men my age aren’t married yet. Could it be because they are spineless wimps? I was listening to a radio segment this morning where women called in to talk about guys who just up and left without another word...

Weekly MILP Roundup #57

Posted on August 04, 2008
The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is the brainchild of Saramel (retired). It is hosted on a rotating basis at the PT-LawMom, A Little Fish in Law School, and A New Duck blogs and is usually posted no later than Monday morning. Next week?s MILP Roundup will be hosted by New Duck...

Repatriating Uninsured Immigrants

Posted on August 02, 2008
The New York Times has a piece today about the increasingly common practice of repatriating immigrants, both documented and undocumented, who are critically ill and cannot afford ongoing medical care. While many states have victim assistance funds for people injured during a crime, such as the drunk driving accident that left the main subject [...

Moving on

Posted on August 02, 2008
Googie Baba says that it looks like the divorce is suiting me fine (or something like that). I guess so. I think I’m just in denial about the fact that I need to process everything and, with Chapin out of the country until Wednesday, I haven’t had to face reality...

Slutty McSlutSlut

Posted on July 30, 2008
Okay, don’t read this if you know me and you don’t really want that kind of mental image. Yes, I am speaking to you. So I have an appointment next week with a therapist to discuss my post-divorce issues. In the meantime, Chapin is out of the country until August 6 [...

Cowardly men

Posted on July 28, 2008
Why are some men such cowards? They don’t call (God forbid they should be honest), they cheat, they lie, screw-and-run, etc. Personal relationships aside, what kills me is that men do this professionally as well. Today one dickless wonder decided to out Kristina at Wicked Words because she had dared to call [...

Drowning

Posted on July 27, 2008
Packing sucks. I have clothes out the wazoo (when on earth did I get them all?!?!) I took three garbage bags to the local Episcopal thrift store and my bed was still covered with clothes. I don’t even want to think about how long this is going to take...

Weekly MILP Roundup #56

Posted on July 27, 2008
This week’s roundup is up at A Little Fish in Law School. The Weekly MILP (Moms in the Legal Profession) Roundup is the brainchild of Saramel (retired). It is hosted on a rotating basis at the PT-LawMom, A New Duck and A Little Fish in Law School blogs and is usually posted no later than Monday [...

The Miracle That Isn’t

Posted on July 24, 2008
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I had gastric bypass surgery in 2001 and am now suffering the consequences (malnutrition, peripheral neuropathy, small bowel obstructions, etc.) Self Magazine has an article in this month’s issue on several people who have also had major complications...

Are you worried?

Posted on July 24, 2008
I can see you guys popping in to check on me to see if I’ve posted and I assume from the frequency that you are worried. (Hi Sarah, Bkllnbutterflye and Baker Hughes). I’m doing well, I promise. Just getting through the week, avoiding packing stuff and working hard...

D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Posted on July 21, 2008
It’s done. I arrived at the court (late, damn traffic!) at 8:20 a.m. and was out of there by 8:40 a.m. I didn’t cry or even feel sad, which I suppose is kind of weird. I wore the black top and skirt (#1 in the photo array) and felt very confident...

Fashion Advice - HELP!

Posted on July 20, 2008
Okay, so I went shopping and got some new clothes yesterday. I want to wear something that looks good and, therefore, makes me feel good tomorrow for court and then dinner/movies with my friend. Since I have a hard time figuring out what looks good, I’d appreciate your thoughts on the looks below: [Obviously [...

20-Year Meme

Posted on July 20, 2008
Shelley tagged me. The Twenty-Year Meme 20 years ago I: 1. Was nine years old 2. Adored “Babysitters Club” and “Sweet Valley High” novels 3. Enjoyed fishing for eels in the stream near my house 4. Had two best friends, Odessa and Nancy, who would climb trees with me and lay their reading for our “book club” 5...

Parody

Posted on July 20, 2008
There is definitely something about Shakira’s music that makes you want to get up and move (even if her English language stuff SUCKS). This parody I saw a few months back on MadTV still has me laughing.

Happy Birthday, Pumpkinhead

Posted on July 20, 2008
Five years have flown by so fast. You started out life as a little glowworm, 7lbs 11oz and such the little cuddler. All these years later, nothing has changed. You hug and kiss with glee, have never met a stranger and are the sweetest boy I know. I love that you [...

Weekly MILP Roundup #55

Posted on July 20, 2008
This week’s roundup is up at A New Duck. The Weekly MILP (Moms in the Legal Profession) Roundup is the brainchild of Saramel (retired). It is hosted on a rotating basis at the PT-LawMom, A New Duck and A Little Fish in Law School blogs and is usually posted no later than Monday morning...

Weekend Fun

Posted on July 19, 2008
Pumpkinhead bounced out of bed at the crack of dawn this morning, eager to start his fun day. We’re going to the circus mid-morning and he cannot wait! He’s a little freaked out that they might paint his face (for some reason this is something that he hates and always worries people will [...

Life’s Theme Songs

Posted on July 19, 2008
Do you ever feel like certain songs really peg where you are at a certain point in your life? What would your theme song be right now? With less than 72 hours until D-Day, here are a few of the ones I’ve been singing along to at full blast in my car (yes, [...

Pegged

Posted on July 17, 2008
Welcome to therapy hour. Don’t read if you can’t be supportive. I can’t take it right now. I could never figure out why some people think I’m a snob IRL. Apparently insecurity/anxiety manifests itself as aloofness when really it’s just more like “They are really inviting me out with them? No, they [...

Sigh

Posted on July 17, 2008
Someone drank the other five of my six beers. My nanny disappeared for several days without telling me and I almost left Pumpkinhead alone sleeping in bed (bad Mommy!). Pumpkinhead has to have ear tubes placed and his adenoids removed and I’m going to have to haul ass and get it done before [...

Update

Posted on July 15, 2008
I am feeling a lot better this week. Yay! I went to the surgeon today and she said everything is healing well. She also said that if it’s heavier than a phone, I shouldn’t lift it. That should make packing up the house fun. Chapin made it through Mexico [...

Navel gazing

Posted on July 15, 2008
A wise woman gave me some pretty direct feedback today. She tells me I need to stop being a victim (i.e., “No one will want to date unworthy old me”) and take some time to get to know myself before leaping back into another relationship. She gave me a lot to think about...

Weekly MILP Roundup #54

Posted on July 14, 2008
The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is the brainchild of Saramel (retired). It is hosted on a rotating basis at the PT-LawMom, A Little Fish in Law School, and A New Duck blogs and is usually posted no later than Monday morning. Next week?s MILP Roundup will be hosted by New Duck...

Awesome meme

Posted on July 14, 2008
Stealing from New Duck Five things I was doing 5 years ago… 1. Having a baby (this weekend!!) 2. Graduating from undergrad. Didn’t walk because I was hugely pregnant and it was DAMN HOT in DC. 3. Losing my best friend’s mother to her second bout with breast cancer...

I know it’s late

Posted on July 13, 2008
I promise to work on the roundup and get it up later tonight. It’s been a crazy weekend.

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