Technology Hates Me

Been having trouble connecting to the internet either wirelessly or through a cable. Basically, I can't connect to the internet at all, which makes it harder to post here when inspiration strikes. Which may account for the recent lack of quality posting here as Brian and Stummy pointed out today.

Once Again, Thanks Stummy

Because I was basically appointed as SBA liaison for APALSA, I now feel obligated to attend this.

Tomorrow

Civ. Pro. starts forty-five minutes early because Prof. Easter Egg is going to miss a couple of classes after spring break. That's two hours and fifteen minutes of Civ. Pro. It's a violation of my Eighth Amendment rights.

To Drop Or Not To Drop

I don't know whether you should stay in law school or not. Why did you go? I don't think it has much to do with being a lawyer. I mean, if you want to be a lawyer you have to credential yourself appropriately but as the folks at De Novo recently discussed the legal education and the legal profession are pretty distinct experiences. If you don't like law school you may still like being a lawyer. If you love law school you may still hate being a lawyer. If you don't want to be a lawyer and you hate law school, you probably want to take a break, and maybe drop out entirely.

Go read the whole thing.

UPDATE: More on dropping out:

A quick Google search finds me nothing comprehensive, but these interesting results:

Al Gore dropped out of law school.

Paul Simon dropped out of law school.

The writer/director of "Two Weeks Notice" and "Miss Congeniality" dropped out of law school.

Al Gore dropped out huh? That tips the scales towards staying in school. Go read this whole thing too.

Congratulations!

Goes out to Stummy for being named an alternate oralist and thus earning an interview for the Moot Court Honors program. And congratulations to the rest of those from Section B as well, disproportionately representing again, who earned an interview.

Read The Quote And #5

Repeat after me, don't date fellow sectionmates. And yes, 2 months is much shorter than 7 years so it's probably time for FG to give the watch.

I'll Drink To This

Drinking in moderation appears to reduce heart-related deaths in men with high blood pressure, new research suggests, challenging the belief among many doctors that alcohol should be off-limits to such patients.

"If I turned over a rock and saw one of these things, I would probably scream and run away. "

Ever heard of a pill bug? They are more regionally known as doodlebugs and roly-polys. They're those little bugs that curl up into a perfect little ball when you mess with them. I had great fun with them as a kid. I thought it was so cool that a bug could turn into a ball.

Well, they're not actually bugs -- they're crustaceans. This guy up here is a very close relative of the roly-poly, only it lives in the deep sea along the ocean floor. It's just like the ones you found under rocks as a kid, only it's really fucking big. It even rolls up into a ball!

Call Me Blockhead

You are Charlie Brown!


Which Peanuts Character are You?
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With A 2.3 Mean GPA

It's not too far from the truth that this is, as Rizbang says, "A Southwestern student after finals."

Some Law Students Have Too Much Time On Their Hands

It's a list of twenty types of law students, keyed to baseball players. I don't think I fit any of the twenty types. I'm more of the overachieving type that's not good enough to make the all-star team and is considering retirement after this season is over.

Effin A

The damn screen on my cell phone now reads Cingular rather than AT&T and I haven't been able to make an outgoing call from it since. Let's hope this doesn't last long.

UPDATE: So here's the thing, my screen keeps switching between saying Cingular and saying AT&T. Everytime it reads Cingular, I can't make outgoing calls. Everytime it says AT&T, it works well. The light at the end of the tunnel is that the signal reception is much improved.

March Madness Day 3: Throwing In The Towel

With my two finalists, Stanford and Gonzaga, losing in upsets yesterday, I think it's safe to say that I'm not going to win this year's pool. The Supangan's still lead the pool at 1 &2 with Danzinger tied for second. But it looks like Mykytiuk is in the best position for the rest of the tourney so far.

So This Explains Mark Cuban

It was a long night for me. I guess I have to apologize to all Mavs fans for last night’s game. I took the Hawks too lightly. I thought I could prove to myself that superstitions are ridiculous. I thought of any game, this was the game where I didn’t have to wear the right shirt. I didn’t have to stop at 7-Eleven and get my two sugar-free Red Bulls and Diet Mountain Dew.

I tried to right the wrong at halftime when we were way down by changing shirts. It wasn’t enough.

It was a tough lesson, but I learned once again to never underestimate an NBA opponent.

Today, I Am Proud To Be A Filipino

"One way or another the Filipinos have to be fed." - Dad

Get To Know Jack Schitt

40 Things Every Drunkard Should Do Before He Dies

Not that I'm a drunkard, but I'm way behind. And it looks like I've been wasting my time slapping ass because it's just not on the list.

More On My Match

Looks like Stummy took the same personality test I took at Match.com and posted her results. I linked to mine earlier but for those of you who missed it or were too lazy to click a link here are my results.

Who You Are
You're always exploring
You're smart, insightful, and have an insatiable curiosity about life. In fact, you're always studying problems and finding ways to fix them. You refuse to settle long-term for a boring job or doing something just because it's expected of you. Life should be "balanced" with plenty of time for fun, spontaneity, and relaxation! You try to avoid scheduling every minute of your day and instead prefer a more informal and "go with the flow" approach. You're a private person and a little hard to get to know, especially emotionally. When you express your feelings, it's more likely through your actions and practical support than through words.

What's dating all about to you?
You believe dating and life in general is about learning and growing as a person. You're a great listener, so women tend to enjoy going out with you. However, it's hard for you to have a real intellectual connection with an attractive woman. Hopefully, you've found a way to "go with the flow" in dating as you already do in other parts of your life.

You face two major challenges in finding the love of your life. First, because you're shy, you feel like you have to be someone else or "wear a mask" to go out and meet new people. You're left feeling like a distant observer, and women find it hard to truly understand you. Second, although having a vision of what you want can be helpful, the risk is that your high standards can get in the way of loving a real-life imperfect woman.

Quirks women notice
Like all men, you have your strengths as well as your quirks and shortcomings. Ultimately, you want to find someone who will love and accept you "warts and all." Because you're a private person, it's especially important that you find a partner who understands.

You have a pretty even-tempered personality and may not have any especially annoying or quirky habits. Of course, seeming to be "perfect" could be seen as a flaw by some, in which case you may just want to pretend to have a bad habit!

Who You're Looking For
She'll be an enigma
You're looking for a woman who's smart, insightful, and has an insatiable curiosity about life. The two of you could share a very interesting and exciting intellectual connection. Getting closer emotionally takes time, since she's an independent and sometimes shy person by nature. But she's worth the effort to get to know! Your best strategy is to see her "in action" when you go out with friends but still find quiet time with her to talk. You'll discover she's a good conversationalist, especially if you get her talking about books, current events, or any of her many interests and hobbies.

Overall, it's important for you to be with someone who is almost always cheerful and has an optimistic outlook on life. The ideal person you're seeking shares a number of positive qualities with you, including:


No strong similarities were detected, which suggests that you may be more attracted to certain "opposite qualities."

Deal breakers
You seem ready to adapt to the good and frustrating qualities of the women you're looking for, but there are types of women you clearly do NOT like. Women's habits and attitudes you'd have a hard time putting up with include:

Women who are moody or overly negative.
Women who need frequent reminders that you care about them and would be upset if they thought you found another woman physically attractive.

Sex
Romantic sex
Good sex is important to you, but it's only one of many ways you connect with your partner. To you, life is about finding balance, and a romantic and satisfying sex life is a key part of your vision.

Among men your age, your particular combination of sexual drive and interests is similar to about 1 in 6 men (16%).

Is she sexually compatible?
You're looking for someone just like you, who values the quality of sex over the quantity. You want someone who would never pressure you about sex.

What's ahead for you sexually?
A good sexual match plays a key role in your "ideal" relationship. Your only risk is to have sex get too comfortable; too predictable. Since you're naturally calm and rational during fights, you miss out on great "make-up" sex! If you can bring your natural creativity and imagination to the bedroom, your sex life will never be boring.

I'm not so sure that it accurately describes myself but it does a fairly good job in articulating what I'm looking for. Now get to finding me my match.

Thought For The Day

Saw this quoted in a review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind over at De Novo:

Chaucer’s human nature is essentially Shakespeare’s: the deepest link between the two greatest English poets was temperamental rather than intellectual or sociopolitical. Love dies or else lovers die: those are the pragmatic possibilities for the two poets, each of them experientially wise beyond wisdom.

Détente Anyone?

The whole Brian and Annie thing has me feeling like a cross between Jimmy Carter and a kid caught in the middle of divorce proceedings.

Hopefully it turns out so that I get both the Nobel Peace Prize and an ice cream cone.