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Re: Two for Tuesday's Randoms
Needless to say, this is not helping my efforts of trying to convince DH to take a cruise.
I also saw a video where this same exact ship (so maybe the same captain, I'm not sure) did the "drive by" of that island a few weeks ago. Someone sent in a cell phone video of the ship showing off by getting close to the island and honking their horn (is that what it's called???) the entire time by the island.
Cruises are boring. It's much more fun to stay on an island or in a city.
H and I watched some disaster show once, there were a couple cruise ship wrecks caught on tape - pretty intense!
I heard about the ship when it happened, but haven't been following the story. Despite Jim's suggestions, I've been very reluctant to go on a cruise. I kind of freak out every time we are on the Mackinac ferry (like, seek out lifejackets for myself and the kids, sit by an escape window, know how that window works, drivers license in my pocket, and a plan of which kid goes in which arm -freaked out). I know it's not rational, and this is completely different, but this terrible tragedy will not help my fear.
I had no desire to go on a cruise, I have even less of one now.
I am realizing how much I need my down time. This is the second weekend in a row where I didn't really get to relax much, and my stress level is feeling it. I don't know how people with kids do it! I need a good four hours to myself to read or watch TV or surf or blog and plan or I get all discombobulated.
I know what you mean. Thank goodness my kid goes to bed at 8.
This week we started getting more information about job searching, interview prep, etc. It's like another 3 credit class just got added to my schedule. And I'm under serious pressure to improve my GPA this semester (just by a little bit) to keep my scholarship. Still waiting on one last grade. So not only did I not work hard (or smart) enough last semester, all of this is added. Plus there will be moot court and law review competitions soon.
Feeling overwhelmed and depressed. I'm working on creating detailed to do lists to work myself out of this funk.
I have mixed feelings on cruises. We went on one with friends, a second as part of our honeymoon and one with a big group of family in August 2010.
I had an amazing time on the first two. One the most recent one, I got seasick (and was totally unprepared for it) so now I'm not sure if I would go again.
Its snowing outside and kind of peaceful. I am trying to drown out work right now but that's not happening. LOL
I know how you feel. Do you have to do all of that right now? Moot Court and Law review? Maybe do one next semester just to make it a little easier?
I'm still waiting on grades too. It's getting on my nerves big time.
I was going to ask about this too. Are you going for both?
Good luck with managing everything. If you're anything like me, just getting everying in a list and organized in your head will make it seem a little less overwhelming at least.
Law Review and Moot Court stuff happens in March, I think. So there is time for that, I think it's just the idea that it won't get any better. I'm planning to try out for both in order to maximize my chances of getting on one, but will likely only join one.
As for the job stuff, CSO isn't exactly clear with timelines (which I gather is the norm for 1Ls), but I'm terrified of falling behind with that and ending up with no legal experience and getting screwed for Fall OCI. From last semester I know that about a month into the semester I get too swept away with LRW deadlines, class prep, etc. to do anything "extra."
darnit
Ditto!
I just talked to Mike and he said it's a little slippery out there.
Welcome to post-secondary eduction
Everyone drive safe. When I picked Willa up at 3:30, the roads were just a little slick. I hope heavier traffic warms up the roads for y'all.
DP: glad your perspective is better now. It's good to have someone talk you out of a hole.
I'm doing homework this afternoon. The kids are being very quiet and helpful.
That's exactly what happened. And for all of the lovely consolations I've been given by L, my housemates, my parents and everyone here; somehow what she said resonated with me [and it didn't hurt that she threw in some awesome compliments about my writing]. In my head I knew it was just this awful unshakeable funk that made no rational sense, but it was this dark cloud following me around.
Yay that the kids are being quiet and helpful. I'm sure that's fantastic!
I haven't. Have you checked tripadvisor.com ? I used them quite a bit in planning getaways.