Two Weeks Huh?

I probably would have taken it with me to my grave. And probably would have never flown on an airline again.

All The SWLAW Gossip News You Need To Know

Added a listing of all the Southwestern blogs I'm aware of to the sidebar. If I'm missing anyone's, let me know.

Model Rule 1.8 Comment 17

The relationship between lawyer and client is a fiduciary one in which the lawyer occupies the highest position of trust and confidence. The relationship is almost always unequal; thus, a sexual relationship between lawyer and client can involve unfair exploitation of the lawyer's fiduciary role, in violation of the lawyer's basic ethical obligation not to use the trust of the client to the client's disadvantage.

Damnit. As if my sex life needed added limitations.

Quiz Time

I am 12% Hippie.

What? Am I a Republican? Why did I even bother taken this test?! I guess I’ll back to my George W. Bush fan club and tell them I just wasted 10 minutes of my life. At least I don’t stink, man.

Take the
Hippie Test
@ FualiDotCom

Probably the most accurate quiz I've taken online.

The MPRE

So the MPRE is this coming Friday. I had the week leading up to it, from yesterday on, planned out for studying and passing the thing. So on day 2 of this 7 day plan I find myself already behind. I guess that's what we would call "not good." But really, who takes 6 days to study for the MPRE? Well not me.

Anyway, I have a feeling this is going to be a lot like the Legal Research exam I took first semester of 1L. Which would be a really good thing.

Quiz Time

Your Ideal Relationship is Serious Dating

You're not ready to go walking down the aisle. But you may be ready in a couple of years. You prefer to date one on one, with a commitment. And while chemistry is important, so is compatibility.

What's Your Ideal Relationship?

Playing Under The Lights

Wish me luck. Or just pray that I bust up my knee.

UPDATE: After getting his first hit of the season with a seeing eye single up the middle, who is now sitting right at the Mendoza line?

Well Tampa Bay Did Win The Stanley Cup

Not that that's a mitigating factor or anything, I'm just saying.

Watching Al Roker

When really fat people decide to lose a lot of weight, they should be mindful that they may end up with a disproportionate head. Mr. Roker looks like a freakin' living caricature or like a bobblehead doll when he nods.

Relationship Question #3

In an effort to help me out, Shell tries to clear up the mystery of women. Eh. I never really believed in any of the myths she dispels. Most of them are just over-generalizations that do apply to some women and men but definitely not all of them or even most - except for that height one.

Here's what I think the problem is: Both women and men keep an eye out for something better and will jump at the opportunity for something better when given the chance.

Now my theory is more nuanced than that much like Sen. Kerry's position on... well... everything. But for now I'll leave it at that. So do you agree or disagree?

Everything You Learn As A 1L In 5 Minutes Or Less

By that other professor known as Michael Dorff.

via JD2B

AKA You Know You Can't Date Wayne If...

Who said beggars can't be choosers?

Model Rule 1.3 Comment 3

Perhaps no professional shortcoming is more widely resented than procrastination.

Shit.

Somebody Warn Law Review

That should make 'em supporters of Pres. Bush.

Where's The Tea Room?

I think I need a campus tour to reorientate myself.

Tough To See Him Go My Ass

She was trying to pawn that little fucker on any willing schmuck this passed Saturday. Apparently, all the alcohol on the ping-pong table worked and she was able to get someone drunk enough convinced to take the dog away. In fact, now that I reflect on it, I'm pretty sure the motivation for the get together she threw that night was to gather all the schmucks and pawn the little fucker off on an unsuspecting one.

The 8th Most Comprehensive Guide To Taking The California Bar Exam

It's good stuff.

Feb. 2005 Bar: First-time Takers

ABA-accredited schools:
1 Stanford 100% (4/4)
2 USC 100% (2/2)
3 USD 80% (20/25)
4 Pepperdine 77% (10/13)
5 UC Davis 75% (6/8)
6 Chapman 69% (9/13)
7 Cal Western 68% (65/96)
8 Santa Clara 68% (23/34)
9 Southwestern 68% (23/34)
10 USF 67% (12/18)
11 Hastings 67% (8/12)
12 McGeorge 59% (17/29)
13 Loyola 54% (26/48)
14 Golden Gate 43% (17/40)
15 Boalt 42% (5/12)
16 Whittier 33% (8/24)
17 UCLA 33% (2/6)
18 Thomas Jefferson 32% (11/34)
19 Western State 31% (8/26)

SWLAW Way Behind In The Game

The NY Times has an article on how law schools try to manipulate the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Critics say law schools are engaged in an LSAT and G.P.A. arms race in which they exploit technicalities in U.S. News's methodology. Admissions people know, for example, that the rankings are calculated using grades and scores of only full-time students.

Rutgers School of Law, Camden, for example, has been shrinking its full-time program and increasing its part-time division for the last seven years. About 60 first-year students - many with less competitive LSAT's or grades - take one course in the summer to ease their load in the fall. By taking a three-quarters schedule, the students are considered part time. The school has moved up from No. 78 in 2003 to 65 this year.

It's not so much gaming the rankings as pressure to play the game, say many deans. "You distort your policies to preserve your ranking, that's the problem," says Mr. Kramer of Stanford. "These rankings are corrosive to the actual education mean because this poll takes the following 12 criteria and now you have to fetishize them."

So is SWLAW playing the game poorly, not playing the game at all, or playing the game well but way overmatched?

Not Funny

Whomever is voting for Tom Cruise, it's not funny.

All Those Who...

Made their mom cry this weekend, please step to the front.... Not you again and please wipe the Smarties dust from your nose.

You Know It's Not Your Day When...

You can't win with pocket aces going up against pocket twos.

Maybe, just maybe, I'll have better luck at Macy's tonight and this is just fate balancing things out for me. I doubt it.

UPDATE: Fate must have great things planned for me in the future.

Quote This

"Before, I didnt know what I was missing." - Brian

Still Scheduling Next Year

Well I finally got into Civil Practice with Prof. Parrish after having been put on the waitlist. I have a feeling thought that this is a "be careful what you wish for" situation. I'm expecting that that class is going to be a lot of work but with Prof. Parrish, I know that I'll at least learn something.

Also, I'm thinking about dropping out of ADR and switching to Immigration Law for the fall. It would save me a day at school and I think I could find some work in immigration after school. But ADR is kind of like the new trend for the way disputes are resolved so that class might be useful.

Someone To Root For

I was asked whether one of the contestants on The Law Firm is an alum of SWLAW and sure enough a check of the bios revealed that this guy is a Bison. He did the closing argument in this case and I thought he did a good job. But Roy Black thought he should have argued for punitive damages.

Anyway, the show reminds me a bit about ITAP tryouts and truthfully, a couple of the performances probably wouldn't have gotten those lawyers on SWLAW's ITAP. And with that, I take heart that I may actually be decent at this whole practicing law thingie.

Quote This

"Big dogs running! Big dogs running!" - Defendant on The Law Firm

Must've Filmed It Before He Won

Didn't Jamie Foxx win an Oscar? If so, what the fuck is he doing in this movie?

Quote This

"I guess I may be changing my mind that marriage is for suckers." - Trini

The Polls Are Open

Yes, I'm assuming at least one of the three will eventually get into one. Asses.

Funny

In a law student nerd sorta way.

Random AIM Conversation

Bruin7089: I'm waiting for the damn fridge to be delivered
yaz: you got a new one
Bruin7089: Went with the side-by-side
Bruin7089: I'm not too thrilled
yaz: My parents want to do the bottom drawer one too
Bruin7089: see?
Bruin7089: They're smart people.
yaz: I am going to talk them out of it
Bruin7089: I should have said, "The Japanese are getting bottom drawer and they're smart people. Ask the chinese."
yaz: haha
Bruin7089: Bottom drawer with the french doors
yaz: No, it would have no ice machine or water dispense
yaz: r
Bruin7089: It would have an ice tray
Bruin7089: there would still be an ice maker
Bruin7089: I also saw a model with a water dispenser on the door
Bruin7089: most of the time it's inside if there is one
yaz: The water dispenser is inside?
Bruin7089: yeah
Bruin7089: on most of the fridges with a top or bottom freezer
Bruin7089: if it has a water dispenser
Bruin7089: it's inside the fridge
Bruin7089: I was surprised myself
Bruin7089: but now i'm a fridge expert
Bruin7089: so nothing in the field surprises me anymore
yaz: haha

Is it sad that I have a dream refrigerator? Though you gotta admit that it's a sweet fridge. Admit it duckess!

I Do What I Can

I'm not saying either way. But I will say I have very little shame.

Chinese 1 Filipino 0

Hi Wayne,

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and for your comments. We’re happy to hear you enjoy Islands! To help settle your bet, we did have flautas on our menu called Moku Sticks. Since our philosophy is to keep the menu as simple as possible, we removed some slower selling items and replaced them with new ones.

Thanks again for your comments and continued support of Islands.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Rose
Islands Restaurants

So yes, Macy has one over me but can you believe that Macy actually enjoyed a "slower selling item" on Islands' menu and was looking to order it again?

I Wish Certain People Would Go Through A Bad Breakup Before An Exam

Like everyone else taking tomorrow's CA Community Prop. exam. I kid, I kid, really I kid. I'm not that much of an ass.

Anyway, Brandy's situation reminds me of this post. Not that tomorrow's CA Community Prop. exam is anything like the bar exam.

By the way, good luck to all those in the midst of taking the bar.

I Love The NL West!

That is all.

Quote This

"I'm like that one dentist out of five that doesn't recommend Dentine." - Brian

Over/Under

For today's Debtor exam, I'll set it at C+. Yeah... I know... it's open notes but this allergy just hit me and hell, someone has to get the C in the class.

UPDATE: First one out again, this time with 45 minutes to spare in a two hour exam. What can I say? I like to keep the billable hours to a minimum.

If It's Any Consolation

The new dye job wasn't that bad. Defnitely not something to break up over.

We'd Never Do This To Brian

Relationship Question #2

UPDATE: Girl oversees said she would like to meet up with boy when she gets back from abroad. I guess that makes the poll about as meaningful as an Egyptian presidential referendum.

Relationship Question

How long do you have to date someone before you start using your bf's/gf's private bathroom to go #2?

Perfect That Secured Transaction

I'll be effin' around preparing all day to get all hizzy tortfeazy on my Debtor/Creditor Relations final exam tonight. Good luck to all taking a final today.

Random AIM Conversation

Bruin7089: sup buddy
yaz: Are you not studying again?
Bruin7089: haha
Bruin7089: something like that
Bruin7089: well
yaz: nice
Bruin7089: exactly that
yaz: haha

Quot This

"Poo is always funny." - Sean

Pet Peeve #56879274

People who say, "I'm not good enough for you." Seriously, what the fuck?! I think it's better if you just go ahead and tell the other person that they are not good enough for you. I mean that's what most of you who say that ugly manipulative phrase are really trying to say anyway right? Just say, "You are just not good enough for me." It's a simple matter of switching a couple of pronouns. Even if you're trying to be nice about it, don't tell someone, "I'm not good enough for you" because by saying that, you're telling someone you know what's best for them when apparently they don't even know what's best for them. Now how do you know that? How can anyone say "I'm not good enough for you"? It's condescending is what that phrase is. Usually when "I'm not good enough for you" is said, the "you" thinks all the world about the suddenly "not good enough" person. You know what that does to a person? It fucks 'em up, is what that does. Another thing, by saying, "I'm not good enough for you," you're putting yourself down and that takes away some of the pleasure of "me" putting "you" down. Hell, it sometimes leads to the person saying how good the person who just rejected them is and that's just perverse and so wrong in a Michael Jackson likes little boys in his bed sorta way. So when you're rejeting someone, don't you dare say, "I'm not good enough for you."

I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're going to reject someone just be honest about it and don't try to be nice because lying or even trying to be nice about it just makes it all the more worse.

Third-Tier Conversation

Sean: Have you ever had poo thrown at your chest?
Brian: Can't say that I have.
Sean: Well I can say that I have.

Is It Wrong

That I find the headline to this article amusing?

Third-Tier Conversation

About a month or so ago.

Brian: Let's go to the Sept. 23 game.
Me: Ok, but isn't something happening on that date?
Brian: It does sound like a familiar date doesn't it?
Me: Yeah, but what is it?
Brian: I don't know.

Last night.
Bunny: Keep the date Sept. 23 free.
Annie: Oooo it's Bunny's big Three - Oh.
Me: Not 31? I thought you were already 30.
Bunny: Thanks Wayne. Hey Brian, keep Sept. 23 free.
Brian: Okay.
Me: Hey Brian, doesn't Sept.23 sound familiar?
Bunny: Yeah, it's my birthday.
Me: No, something else.
Brian: Yeah, it does sound familiar.
Me: Is there something school related that day?
Brian: I don't think so.

Today.
Brian: I have a challenge for us. Want in?
Me: Do I have to go into this challenge blindly?
Brian: No, I'll tell you what it is first. Remember that game I wanted to go to on Sept. 23? Blah, blah, blah, blah.... So you want in?
Me: Sure, but aren't you forgetting something about Sept. 23?
Brian: What?
Me: Don't worry. It's not like you're a bad friend. We both remembered when you originally mentioned that game that the date sounded familiar.
Brian: Bunny's bday.

Quote This

"There's not enough vodka in Russia." - Brian

Trimmed The Blogroll

It was in reaction to this post. The philosophy? I narrowed it down to those that I frequent most. That and I kept lawsclbarbie on there for Brian's sake. To those I didn't keep on, it's nothing personal, I'm just not that big of a fan.

Quote This

"I just bought my first house!" - Sean's New Girl Two Weeks From Friday?

Drunk Dialing

Another serenade last night, this time left on voicemail, and this time it was an original duet with Sean.

Quote This

"Ask Mama Yaz if she has anyone in mind for me." - Wayne

Random AIM Conversation

Bruin7089: are we getting wasted tonight?
yaz: Yes
yaz: I think that is a given
Bruin7089: or do we have to be on good behavior?
yaz: No no
Bruin7089: so i'm crashing at your place?
yaz: Just no drunk dialing
yaz: you may if you wish
Bruin7089: can i shower at your place in the morning, so i can head from there to school?
yaz: Yes
Bruin7089: ok
Bruin7089: sounds like i'm definitely going tonight then
yaz: Yes you are
yaz: It will be fun
Bruin7089: well
Bruin7089: it is you
Bruin7089: and me
Bruin7089: and bunny
Bruin7089: and sean
yaz: right
yaz: How could you go wrong
Bruin7089: you can't
Bruin7089: and mix in some alcohol
yaz: Hopefully some good looking girls
Bruin7089: is this going to be like another night at HAC?
Bruin7089: am i going to get bitch slapped again?
yaz: haha, I hope not
yaz: But that was funny
Bruin7089: is sean going to get violent?
yaz: I hope not, but it is funny
Bruin7089: Will there be grabbing of ass?
Bruin7089: so basically
yaz: That is all up to you
Bruin7089: everything you don't want to happen
Bruin7089: but that might
Bruin7089: is funny to you?
yaz: Pretty much
Bruin7089: well hopefully tonight doesn't disappoint
yaz: Yes indeed
yaz: Which it probably will
yaz: haha
Bruin7089: yeah
Bruin7089: let's go in with no expectations
Bruin7089: always works out better that way
yaz: Too late
Bruin7089: and just get really drunk before
Bruin7089: that also helps
yaz: well obviously, that is why you have to be here at 8
Bruin7089: doesn't take that long for me to get drunk
yaz: That is true

I think I'll leave my phone at Yaz's place and hopefully I'll have something to blog about tomorrow.

Friday Spies© : Navel-Gazing Edition

Thank the BTQ guys for this.

1. Why did you start blogging?

I didn't want to forget the experience of what I had gone through during my first semester of law school and I didn't want any of my friends to forget either. I remember thinking over what I had just gone through after that first semester. In doing so, I found I was smiling and laughing to myself of things said and done. I realized that I was reminiscing really only about the good experiences and not the bad ones. And I just didn't want to forget any of them.

2. Are the reasons you blog now the same as when you started? If not, what's changed?

Well it obviously includes more than just that first semester now but it's still pretty much the same. I guess I started posting more about things that aren't even remotely related to law school, much less my personal experiences in law school, or the friends I've made in law school. But I still think the original focus of this blog largely remains and a majority of these posts and the links contained therein are still a bunch of inside jokes or references between myself and my friends at school.

3. What would make blogging better for you?

Inspiration strikes at the oddest moments and usually when I'm nowhere near a computer connected to the internet and I usually forget those inspiring moments other than that it was an inspiring moment. So if there were a way to blog instantaneously by simply thinking of a post, that would be nice and a really nerdy and inconsequential superpower.

4. Do you have comments on your blog? Why or why not? Do you comment on other blogs? What motivates you to post a comment?

I live for comments. Most of the time the comments make the post better. So comment away people. That and I'm trying to make it as easy as possible for Ms. Alba to leave me her digits.

I do comment on other blogs whenever a particular post motivates me to do so.

5. What is your philosophy of the blogroll?

I link to those blogs I read and to those who link to me. Though I'm currently considering paring it down to only those I read on a frequent basis. Now that would be telling, wouldn't it?

Seriously

Some law professors should just stick to teaching inside the classroom and avoid any interaction with students outside of the classroom. What an ass.

I Had My Glasses On At The Time

CA Community Property Class

I'll give Prof. Polin this, she gives a great review session.

The Japanese Is Right, The Chinese Is Wrong

The phrase "vindictive asshole" comes up with 363 hits on Google. So the phrase does exist. Of course, there are 2,710 hits for the phrase "vindictive bitch." That would be close to 7.5 times more vindictive bitches than vindictive assholes which correlates nicely with the theorem that women are evil. Especially in groups.

All Those Who...

grounded up Smarties - not those fake M&M kind from across the pond because that would be really weird - and sniffed them up their nose through rolled-up Benjamins as a kid, please raise your hand.... Didn't think anyone did.

Now those of you who did so without the rolled-up Benjamins, please take a step forward.... Brian?!

Now where's that Island's waiter of ours? And can somebody please get Macy some flautas? Luston?

What Does Hearing Have To Do With Golf?

Hall said he's not handicapped by his disability, although one time in college he was penalized a stroke for picking up his ball because he didn't understand there had been a rule change for the tournament.

And there's actually some advantages on the golf course for being deaf, he said.

"I can't hear the distractions. I can't hear the airplanes," Hall said. "But I still struggle with my mental game. Just the same as any other golfer."

So does this mean we can cheer for him on his backswing?

The Greatest Invention Since Sliced Bread

I'm still fussy but these days I remove it myself.

Quote This

"I love blogs! They're like the reality tv of the internet." - Brian

What's This N... H... L That They Talk About?

Somebody on ESPN mentioned that the Avs might not be able to re-sign Forsberg and mentioned LA as a possible destination. Now that would be nice.

Also, I maintain that the lost year would have seen the LA Kings winning the Stanley Cup.

Now That's A Useful Feature

Just heard someone on Cold Pizza describe a laptop as "aerodynamic in design."

Random AIM Conversation

Bruin7089: Who is Edith Clement?
yaz: I don't know
yaz: But I think she's middle of the road
Bruin7089: Working or trying to get the rocket ship in Tetris?
yaz: haha, I wish
yaz: And it is the ufo that is the hardest to get
Bruin7089: I know
Bruin7089: It's not like you're that good though.
Bruin7089: So set realistic goals there buddy.
yaz: I can get that at any moment buddy
Bruin7089: Uh huh
Bruin7089: You'd have better luck getting The U
yaz: IF that were the truth I would have the U
Bruin7089: Again...
Bruin7089: you're not that good at Tetris
yaz: I am one of the best tetris players ever

UPDATE: About a half hour later I got the following AIM message sent to my phone.

yaz: haha, ufo buddy

I Don't Know About This... Doesn't Look Like Much... Probably Don't Need It

But for those who want a guide on the present generations and on how a couple of them can get along better, then this L.A. Daily News article is for you.

SILENT GENERATION: 49 million, born between 1933 and 1945
Formative events and trends: Great Depression and World War II
Personality traits: Disciplined, self-sacrificing, cautious

BOOMERS: 77 million, born between 1946 and 1964
Formative events and trends: economic prosperity, stay-at-home moms, Vietnam War
Personality traits: Optimistic, driven, team-oriented

GENERATION X: 59 million, born between 1965 and 1980
Formative events and trends: Watergate, Iran-Contra scandal, latchkey kids
Personality traits: Skeptical, unimpressed with authority, self- reliant

MILLENNIALS: 80 million, born after 1980
Formative events and trends: End of Cold War, rise of Internet, child-centered families
Personality traits: Confident, hopeful, goal-oriented, civic- minded, inclusive

Boomers say Xers: Aren't loyal; have no work ethic; aren't committed; are self-centered; have no respect.

Xers say boomers: Are too political; don't practice what they preach; are workaholics; need validation; are self-righteous.

How the generations can bridge the gap:
Xers should: Show respect for boomers' experience; take some time and get to know boomers as people; call boomers by name and check in with them ("How was your ski trip?"); choose face-to-face conversation when possible.
Boomers should: Get to the point (Xers prefer a straightforward approach); avoid cliche and hyperbole; use e-mail when it's appropriate.

Feel free to discuss among yourselves.

Pet Peeve #957987

What's with people who bring food, drink, or laptop with them into a public restroom? Not that it's much better with a private bathroom but I'm less than likely to see that.

I Don't Get It

Is this for fans of the sport? Or for Americans?

Quote This

"You're such a meanie." - Roonie

The Bar Exam Diet

Something to look forward to I guess.

Quiz Time

You are Emergent/Postmodern in your theology. You feel alienated from older forms of church, you don't think they connect to modern culture very well. No one knows the whole truth about God, and we have much to learn from each other, and so learning takes place in dialogue. Evangelism should take place in relationships rather than through crusades and altar-calls. People are interested in spirituality and want to ask questions, so the church should help them to do this.

Emergent/Postmodern 64% Modern Liberal 57% Roman Catholic 54% Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan 54% Neo orthodox 54% Classical Liberal 46% Reformed Evangelical 32% Charismatic/Pentecostal 29% Fundamentalist 11% What's your theological worldview? created with QuizFarm.com

A Buck Ten My Ass

This filipino recently weighed in at at 183 lbs. That would be about 5 or 6 lbs. lighter than when I started my membership at LA Fitness about 5 months ago. They told me that my target weight should be 163 lbs. I'm way behind schedule.

Take It For What's It Worth

2 of 2 surveyed contributors to this blog say this drink blows goat's ass.

Quote This

"He'd VD Tim McGraw." - Wayne

Third-Tier Conversation

Macy: Want to hear the funny story now?
Brian: Yes, but it better be worth it.
Macy: Well my boyfriend doesn't like the idea of us hanging out together.
Brian: Why not?
Macy: Because he feels threatened by you.
Me: Hahahaha.
Brian: That is funny but why does he feel threatened by me?
Macy: I don't know. It's just a vibe he gets from you.
Brian: I give out a threatening vibe?
Macy: To him, yes. He notices that we spend a lot of time hanging out together, talking on the phone, and chatting online.
Brian: Oh.
Macy: But I told him I do the same with Wayne and asked him why he doesn't get the same vibe from Wayne.
Me: I don't threaten him?
Brian: Yeah, why isn't he threatened by Wayne?
Me: Yeah, why isn't he threatened by me?
Macy: It's because he sees you as an older brother to me and he thinks you're really funny so he's not threatened by you at all.
Me: Well this isn't really a funny story anymore. Not for me anyway.
Brian: Yeah, for you, it started out as a funny story and ended up as a sad one.

We're Out Of Escrow

Got the keys yesterday. Hoping to do some remodeling before the end of the month.

Pet Peeve #435798

I hate it when an opening against oncoming traffic while trying to make a left at a busy intersection is thwarted by dumbass pedestrians rushing into the crosswalk as the signal blinks a red hand. One of these days I'll be forced to decide whether to run over a dumbass pedestrian or get t-boned.

Question: What Is Wayne Not A Fan Of?

I know, not a great question since there are many things I'm not a fan of but I do have something specific in mind.

Quote This

"I didn't know who she was until she said 'shit.'" - Steve

It's Kapowski

Not Kaposki.

Trust t-shirts, not CNN.

Quiz Time

You are a Black Coffee

At your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptable At your worst, you are: cheap and angsty You drink coffee when: you can get your hands on it Your caffeine addiction level: high

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

Taken from Blonde Justice.

Congratulations!

To Brian, who for the last six months has been able to stay away from playing video games.

In other news, congratulations to both Brian and Angela who celebrated being together for six months.

In other other news, I can't wait for July 12.

Quiz Time

You Are Strawberry Ice Cream

A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core. You often find yourself on the outside looking in. Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works. You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Taken from E. McPan.

Gift Idea For Brian

Not for personal use, but for him to give to his niece, of course. And for the rest of us, happy pooing everyone!

Butterfaced Or Not...

I wasn't the only one who thought there was something wrong looking with Krystal.

As far as we know, Krystal wasn't a man...

And really, this whole thing about me having a thing for blondes needs to stop. You're all confusing me with the Japanese guy.

Charlie And Neverland Ranch The Chocolate Factory

Does anyone else think Johnny Depp looks like a child molester, luring the kiddies with candy and Oompa Loompas, in his new movie?

Answer: A Made Bed

I Really Hope Not

If anything, anyone reading this blog should be dissuaded from going to law school. Best comment left:

On blogs you can ignore the gunners and idiots while in law school they waste an inordinate amount of time that could be better spent drinking.

Thank You For Doing So Reluctantly, Duckess

Late last month, the State Bar Board of Governors voted to increase application fees by about 14 percent, with the cost for general applicants going from $464 to $529 and the cost for attorneys jumping from $674 to $769.

In addition to the exam fees, the State Bar also plans to increase registration fees for general applicants from $80 to $92, for attorneys from $145 to $166 and late fees from $45 to $52.

The cost of a moral character determination goes from $378 to $431 and admissions certificates from $60 to $69.

The Committee of Bar Examiners said it suggested the increases reluctantly, with its members saying they are "acutely aware that many, perhaps most, applicants are entering the admissions process with substantial student loan debt levels."

I'm Filipinese

Not Chinese.

To Be Served During A Leap Year?

Pet Peeve #23423(a)(1)(B)(IV)

Drivers who treat anything less than a four-way stop intersection like it is a four-way stop intersection.

PSA

The season finale of Beauty and the Geek is on tonight.

Who Else Can Get Hurt?

On the bright side, Scully is still talking.

Today Is International Kissing Day

Mail Call

Dear Mr. Soller:

Un-fucking-believable Congratulations! A review of your grades indicates that you are not as stupid as once thought you have achieved a grade point average of 2.000 or greater if not for our grading policy, it wouldn't be that hard to "achieve" in the Spring 2005 semester. I am very surprised pleased to inform you that we will be collecting even more money from you are no longer on our shit list academic probation and are now going to be in deeper debt in good academic standing.

You should thank your lucky ass be very proud of those who fell to the misfortune of illogical grading of the hard work and effort that has trapped brought you to this point. I encourage you to continue good practices such as regular flossing class attendance, thorough preparation, and avoidance of excessive alcohol consumption outside work so that you remain on your current path to mediocrity favorable path.

Please accept my very best wishes for your continued academic luck sucess.

Very truly yours,
Jane Powell
Assistant Dean/Dean of Students

For The Ladies Taking The Bar Exam

If you're going to cheat by having someone take your place, make sure he's rightly proportioned.*

Also, I'd like to add that it should not surprise anyone that a guy would get it wrong by overestimating. And I'm sure the security staff was not only surprised by their discovery but also disappointed after having paid particular attention.

*Which I strongly suggest against anyone doing since it probably goes against that whole character and fitness requirement thingie.

Ladderin' Up The Beauties Of Beauty And The Geek

The WB ran a Beauty and the Geek marathon today and I was able to catch the last four of the first five episodes. If you want detailed episode guides with commentary, you can get them here, here, here, here, and here courtesy of Blonde Justice. All I want to do with this post is ladder up the ladies of the show and say that Lauren is so, so, soooooooo hot. Like get the milk and bread out, she's so hot. She rates like a high 7 or somewhere in the low 8s.

Lauren (so hot)
Caitilin (kinda hot)
Mindi (really, really cute, which gets her a 6.7)
Cheryl (potentially the hottest girl on the show)
Scarlet (looked good sometimes, not so good at others)
Erica (eh, I'd rate her a 5)
Krystal (can you say butter face?)

A few things have to be said. First, I didn't see the first episode where Cheryl makes her only appearance, but she looks pretty hot in the picture in the link provided and probably deserves to be ranked higher but won't be until I see confirmation in a rerun of that episode. Second, a lot of the girls look better on the tv than the pic they have up on the site. Third, my rating system is on a scale of 10 which is slightly at odds with the graphical representation of the ladder theory.

Basically, I'd actively like to eff' anyone rating 5 and up, 4's I'd eff' drunk and admit to, 3's I would eff' drunk and not admit to, 2's are the coyote ugly, and 1's are girls I just can't even look at.

The Things I Would Now Do For Gelato: Same Thing As Before

I've got the men's Wimbledon final going on in the background on the tv. I'm reminded that last year I was watching this event in England. On tv also, not live. It also brings back a flood of other memories. One of those memories is my first taste of gelato I got at Harrods. It was exactly one year ago. For some reason I didn't blog about it then. But today I have and today I'll be sure to have some gelato in celebration of that first taste and the attendant circumstances that made for that fateful day of my summer in Cambridge.