Moments of Musing

Almost there

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I took my last law school exam today. For those of you who don’t know, final exams are generally worth 100% of our grades. That’s right – just one exam per class. Perhaps you now understand why these 3 years have been full of stress, stress, and more stress. 
 
But I trekked on through and ironically enough, just as I began this exam experience (that’s what I call it…) with a toughie (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure), I ended it with one, as well (Federal Income Tax).
 
1L
 

 
3L
 
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Yes, that’s a [dark] chocolate bar. Tomorrow, you’ll read all about how I’m a chocofailure and have incorporated this not–so–paleo food into my otherwise paleo diet.
 
Oh the joy of never having to sit through one of these again! … assuming I passed. 
Now to crunch out my paper and then school will be out F O R E V E R!

Toby

Welcome back to the link up unlike any other…

Not Quite There Yet!
This link up is specifically for non-mommy and/ or unmarried bloggers.
(We still love all you married with kids folks!)
This will be a weekly link up rotating through different social media outlets for us to connect through. I hope that this link up will facilitate the making of many new friendships and partnerships. We are all in the same boat, let’s get to know each other and support each other through life’s twists and turns.
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Story of My Life

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Day one: The story of my life in 250 words or less.
(I’m doing this out of order because I really wanted to try it so here goes nothin’)
 

I was named after Jackie O, which could explain my aim to uphold myself to be a classy lady – drinking behavior sometimes excluded. My biggest goal in life is to be happy. I was always a “good girl,” make of that what you will. I love love. Being in love is my favorite. So are palm tree-lined streets and the beach. My family, friends, and Tim are my biggest blessings. My health is also way up there. As much as I struggle with it sometimes, I am a believer and I love God – I constantly thank Him. I thrive on adventure. I’m a summer baby. I am humble. The one thing I’ve wanted to be since I was a little girl is a mom. I also look forward to being a wife. I’m an aspiring attorney. I am a dreamer but a seeker. I am oversensitive. I’ve worn glasses since I was 5. I’ve attended school for ~20 consecutive years. I have big hair and expensive taste, and I’m sometimes referred to as “high maintenance” – I think I just favor good quality. Traveling and reading are my favorite hobbies. I am a lover of all things chocolate. I take chances but I’m careful to assess risk. I laugh at my own jokes. I laugh a lot, in general. I am a talker. I compromise, negotiate, and perhaps even whine to get my way sometimes. Because I’m not perfect. I’m human and I’m me. I love myself and my life.


 
Linkup: Wednesday Walkabout
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A little online shopping & …Amanda Bynes, is that really you?!

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I spent this weekend studying so I didn’t step outside much… 
 
Admittedly, though, I did use quite some procrastination time:
 
1) Online shopping, which by the way is a FAVORITE procrastination activity of mine. These two beauties are now mine – at great prices, too. Win-win if you ask me!

BCBGeneration Nadia Snake Envelope Clutch:

 
Urban Expressions Beau Woven Clutch (it’s also large):
 
 
 
 
  2) Browsing Amanda Bynes’ twitter. I first came across it when news of her now-infamous tweet to Drake broke and probably spend too much time on it now, hoping that it’s either
(A) an imposter account (which I’m sure Twitter is hoping too, since it hasn’t verified her account yet) or 
(B) that she is faking her meltdown because, my gosh, it is almost too much to handle..
 
She used to be so cute
 
 
and then beautiful
 

Amanda Bynes Skinny
and always entertaining

 
 
 
And while I find “her” and “her” twitter to still be extremely entertaining
 

 
I can’t help but think that the girl needs serious help. 

Rawr!

 
Here’s to hoping you’re okay, AB!
 
 
 
Linkup: Weekend Shenanigans
 
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Find & Follow Friday

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Happy Friday! I’ve successfully completed 4 days of paleo so far, which means today is day 5!

 It hasn’t been easy, especially with all of the chocolate and pizza in the house but I’ve been strong. I’m always up for a challenge. Plus, it’s much easier doing it with someone else because it kinda keeps me accountable. Beginning today, I’m also getting my workout routine going again!

 Have a great weekend — but before you go: link up below!

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Happy May! + Wednesday Walkabout :)

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For me, this month will mark lots of happies: 
 

 
Warmer weather… hello beautiful NYC days.
 
Last month of law school. Ever. 
 
Graduation!
 
Anddd saying hello to Timmy again 🙂
 
…Which leads to me an amazing Thought Catalog article I read recently that I, and probably many of you, could relate to very much. My explanation wouldn’t do it justice so I’ll leave you with excerpts:
 
“We’ve said goodbye in driveways, bus stations, and airports, in parking lots and on street corners. Long distance relationships mean always having to say goodbye”
 
One of our first goodbyes @ Greyhound in Norfolk, VA, April 2011
 
“There are a lot of stigmas and fears around long distance relationships and I suppose it’s not for everyone. But it has its perks, too. Every time I see her again after we’ve been apart, it’s like that first time I went back to visit her: all of the old emotions come rushing back. It’s like waking up to the first spring day after a long, cold winter. We’ve said hello in driveways, bus stations, and airports, in parking lots and on street corners. Long distance relationships mean always getting to say hello.”
 
 Our latest hello @ Honolulu Airport, March 2013
 
Cheers to getting to say hello to my best friend in a few weeks! As the article says, the opportunity to constantly do so and the feelings that come along with it are definitely big perks of long distance.
 
 
We are the lucky ones.
 
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