Right now I am without a computer. My laptop crashed just before my last final on May 12. I turned off my laptop and took it with me to take my final. Then it would not turn back on. Or more accurately it would turn on and start to boot, but then an error message appeared saying that Windows failed to launch. I talked to the proctor of the exam and she got a technician to come and look at my computer. He couldn't fix it either. I got to handwrite that exam. Fun!
That's especially bad news considering I was the only person to handwrite the exam, and the exam is on a curve. I do not hold out much hope of doing well in that class. I have not yet had a chance to have someone look at my computer. Right now I'm using the school computers to write this blog, check my email, and work on the competition to be on the Law Journal. Not having a computer has prevented me from playing many games so it isn't all bad.
Finals are a horror story unto themselves. I didn't used to stress too much about taking tests. Partially that is because I am a good test taker. But in law school 100% of my grade is determined by one exam for each class. I am surrounded by some very smart people, and once again, it's all on a curve. Nothing like a three hour test to determine whether it will be $200k well spent.
So after finals, I had four days to find a new place to live and move out of the student dorm. That didn't exactly give me a lot of time to celebrate. My new place is about 3/4 of a mile north of campus so I'm pleased. It's also in a better neighborhood than the campus. But it would have been nice to have a few days to recuperate.
As I alluded to earlier, I've been working on the "Write On" competition to be on the law journals. They released the packet the day I was moving. It's due next Tuesday night. (Happy birthday to me!) So I still have not had a chance to take a break and recuperate.
Then on Wednesday, I start my summer job. I'm hopeful, and at the very worst it will only be for twelve weeks. I'll for sure have my weekends free, which I have not been able to say during school. Also, it will be nice to only have to have one thing on my plate.
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You'll still have me on your plate, and I'm quite a plateful!
I think you are so impressive. I'm proud of you and the work you're doing.
I am sorry to hear that "Moroni" (whatever you renamed him) died...hopefully it is only temporary. Do you need a hug? when you come back...I will give you a hug...you sound like you might need one! :o) Glad to hear that you survived though! I am also glad that you left me a comment...then I found your blog! Yay!! Have a great day!
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