December 19, 2008
December 19, 2008 at 2:35 a.m.
I am officially a law school graduate (if I pass all my classes). I just finished my last law school exam. It was a take home exam for Family Law.
December 12, 2008
3 down, 3 more to go
I just finished my first week of finals. 3 finals down, 3 more to. I'm glad I have a 4 day break before my next final. Although then I have 3 finals on back to back to back days. But hey after that I'm done! I'm taking the night off from studying because my brain is fried! I just keep telling myself, 1 more week, 1 more week, you can make it through 1 more week!
December 11, 2008
Support
I found this on a friend's blog and thought the article was great! It seems the Mormon church has found another advocate - at least on the prop 8 issue - and he writes for the L.A. Times.
An ugly attack on Mormons. The religious group has been the target of a campaign by liberal supporters of same-sex marriage. December 02, 2008. By Jonah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times.
Did you catch the political ad in which two Jews ring the doorbell of a nice, working-class family? They barge in and rifle through the wife's purse and then the man's wallet for any cash. Cackling, they smash the daughter's piggy bank and pinch every penny. "We need it for the Wall Street bailout!" they exclaim.No?
Maybe you saw the one with the two swarthy Muslims who knock on the door of a nice Jewish family and then blow themselves up?No?
Well, then surely you saw the TV ad in which two smarmy Mormon missionaries knock on the door of an attractive lesbian couple. "Hi, we're from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!" says the blond one with a toothy smile. "We're here to take away your rights." The Mormon zealots yank the couple's wedding rings from their fingers and then tear up their marriage license.As the thugs leave, one says to the other, "That was too easy." His smirking comrade replies, "Yeah, what should we ban next?" The voice-over implores viewers: "Say no to a church taking over your government."
Obviously, the first two ads are fictional because no one would dare run such anti-Semitic or anti-Muslim attacks.The third ad, however, was real. It was broadcast throughout California on election day as part of the effort to rally opposition to Proposition 8, the initiative that successfully repealed the right to same-sex marriage in the state.What was the reaction to the ad? Widespread condemnation? Scorn? Rebuke? Tepid criticism?Nope.
This newspaper, a principled opponent of Proposition 8, ran an editorial saying that the "hard-hitting ad" was too little, too late.The upshot seemed to be that if the pro-gay-marriage forces had just flooded the airwaves with more religious slander, things would have turned out better.At a pro-gay-marriage rally in Los Angeles after the vote, chants of "Mormon scum!" were reported. Envelopes containing white powder have been sent to Mormon temples in California and Utah; vandals hit other temples. Lists of businesses to boycott -- essentially Mormon blacklists -- have sprung up on the Internet.
The artistic director of the California Musical Theatre resigned because of pressure after it was revealed he gave $1,000 to a pro-Proposition 8 group.It's amazing. Hollywood liberals, who shout "McCarthyism!" as a first resort, see nothing wrong with this. If Jews were attacked in this way for giving too much money to a political cause, Barbra Streisand would already have a French passport.
Never mind that Proposition 8 carried nearly every demographic slice of voters. Put aside the fact that the Catholic Church and scores of other Christian churches supported it too. Discount the inconvenient truth that bans on gay marriage have now passed in 30 states. It's all the Mormons' fault.
The argument is that Mormons used illegitimate power, in this case money, beyond their numerical standing in the population to secure victory for the measure. Golly, wealthy gay liberals would never do anything like that! I bet they're not giving a dime to the legal effort to overturn Proposition 8.No, it's just that Mormons are the most vulnerable of the culturally conservative religious denominations and therefore the easiest targets for an organized campaign against religious freedom of conscience.
Traditional religion is the enemy anywhere it runs afoul of complete social acceptance of homosexuality. In New Mexico, a wedding photographer was fined nearly $7,000 for refusing to shoot a gay commitment ceremony. The dating site eHarmony, run by evangelicals, was just bullied by gay activists via the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights into starting up a site for gays. The first 10,000 registrants must get six months free.
It's often lost on gay-rights groups that they and their allies are the aggressors in the culture war. Indeed, they admit to being the "forces of change" and the "agents of progress." They proudly want to rewrite tradition and overturn laws. But whenever they're challenged democratically and peaceably, they instantly complain of being victims of entrenched bigots, even as they adopt the very tactics they abhor.
My own view is that gay marriage is likely inevitable, and won't be nearly the disaster many of my fellow conservatives fear it will be. But the scorched-earth campaign to victory pushed by gay-marriage advocates may well be disastrous, and "liberals" should be ashamed for countenancing it."
An ugly attack on Mormons. The religious group has been the target of a campaign by liberal supporters of same-sex marriage. December 02, 2008. By Jonah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times.
Did you catch the political ad in which two Jews ring the doorbell of a nice, working-class family? They barge in and rifle through the wife's purse and then the man's wallet for any cash. Cackling, they smash the daughter's piggy bank and pinch every penny. "We need it for the Wall Street bailout!" they exclaim.No?
Maybe you saw the one with the two swarthy Muslims who knock on the door of a nice Jewish family and then blow themselves up?No?
Well, then surely you saw the TV ad in which two smarmy Mormon missionaries knock on the door of an attractive lesbian couple. "Hi, we're from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!" says the blond one with a toothy smile. "We're here to take away your rights." The Mormon zealots yank the couple's wedding rings from their fingers and then tear up their marriage license.As the thugs leave, one says to the other, "That was too easy." His smirking comrade replies, "Yeah, what should we ban next?" The voice-over implores viewers: "Say no to a church taking over your government."
Obviously, the first two ads are fictional because no one would dare run such anti-Semitic or anti-Muslim attacks.The third ad, however, was real. It was broadcast throughout California on election day as part of the effort to rally opposition to Proposition 8, the initiative that successfully repealed the right to same-sex marriage in the state.What was the reaction to the ad? Widespread condemnation? Scorn? Rebuke? Tepid criticism?Nope.
This newspaper, a principled opponent of Proposition 8, ran an editorial saying that the "hard-hitting ad" was too little, too late.The upshot seemed to be that if the pro-gay-marriage forces had just flooded the airwaves with more religious slander, things would have turned out better.At a pro-gay-marriage rally in Los Angeles after the vote, chants of "Mormon scum!" were reported. Envelopes containing white powder have been sent to Mormon temples in California and Utah; vandals hit other temples. Lists of businesses to boycott -- essentially Mormon blacklists -- have sprung up on the Internet.
The artistic director of the California Musical Theatre resigned because of pressure after it was revealed he gave $1,000 to a pro-Proposition 8 group.It's amazing. Hollywood liberals, who shout "McCarthyism!" as a first resort, see nothing wrong with this. If Jews were attacked in this way for giving too much money to a political cause, Barbra Streisand would already have a French passport.
Never mind that Proposition 8 carried nearly every demographic slice of voters. Put aside the fact that the Catholic Church and scores of other Christian churches supported it too. Discount the inconvenient truth that bans on gay marriage have now passed in 30 states. It's all the Mormons' fault.
The argument is that Mormons used illegitimate power, in this case money, beyond their numerical standing in the population to secure victory for the measure. Golly, wealthy gay liberals would never do anything like that! I bet they're not giving a dime to the legal effort to overturn Proposition 8.No, it's just that Mormons are the most vulnerable of the culturally conservative religious denominations and therefore the easiest targets for an organized campaign against religious freedom of conscience.
Traditional religion is the enemy anywhere it runs afoul of complete social acceptance of homosexuality. In New Mexico, a wedding photographer was fined nearly $7,000 for refusing to shoot a gay commitment ceremony. The dating site eHarmony, run by evangelicals, was just bullied by gay activists via the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights into starting up a site for gays. The first 10,000 registrants must get six months free.
It's often lost on gay-rights groups that they and their allies are the aggressors in the culture war. Indeed, they admit to being the "forces of change" and the "agents of progress." They proudly want to rewrite tradition and overturn laws. But whenever they're challenged democratically and peaceably, they instantly complain of being victims of entrenched bigots, even as they adopt the very tactics they abhor.
My own view is that gay marriage is likely inevitable, and won't be nearly the disaster many of my fellow conservatives fear it will be. But the scorched-earth campaign to victory pushed by gay-marriage advocates may well be disastrous, and "liberals" should be ashamed for countenancing it."
December 5, 2008
End of Law School Classes
Today was my last law school class! Yes, December 5th, 2008 I had my last law school class, Family Law. As of December 19th I will be a law school graduate (if I pass all my classes). As of April something I will be a licensed attorney (if I pass the bar, which I take in February). That's a few if's but I've made it this far so I think it will all work out (as my mother always say).
It's crazy to think in two weeks I will be done with school, no more going to school. It's what I've always done, go to school. I got my undergrad in three years, going to school year round. I will have my JD in two and half years, going to school year round. I guess I enjoy school, although taking finals in law school is really, really not enjoyable.
I guess it's time to grow up and move on from my going to school phase. It's a little scary though, actually it's really scary. Now I have to study for the bar exam, take the bar exam, pass the bar exam and get a real job. All while being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and whatever else. Life keeps you busy.
I want to thank anyone and everyone who has supported me at anytime in my life! Without you I wouldn't be where I am today, a law school graduate (almost). Especially to my mother who has always encouraged me to dream, taught me determination and perseverance, never let me quit and helped me accomplish a goal I set in the fourth grade, to become a lawyer. I love you Mom, Thank You! To Michael, who always puts me first, let me know fulfill my dream of becoming a lawyer, all the while supporting me and putting his dreams second and for always keeping me laughing. I love you, Thank You!
My Mom bought me this laptop briefcase before I started law school and I absolutely love it. I get so many complements on it and so many people ask me they can get it. Thanks Mom.
It's crazy to think in two weeks I will be done with school, no more going to school. It's what I've always done, go to school. I got my undergrad in three years, going to school year round. I will have my JD in two and half years, going to school year round. I guess I enjoy school, although taking finals in law school is really, really not enjoyable.
I guess it's time to grow up and move on from my going to school phase. It's a little scary though, actually it's really scary. Now I have to study for the bar exam, take the bar exam, pass the bar exam and get a real job. All while being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and whatever else. Life keeps you busy.
I want to thank anyone and everyone who has supported me at anytime in my life! Without you I wouldn't be where I am today, a law school graduate (almost). Especially to my mother who has always encouraged me to dream, taught me determination and perseverance, never let me quit and helped me accomplish a goal I set in the fourth grade, to become a lawyer. I love you Mom, Thank You! To Michael, who always puts me first, let me know fulfill my dream of becoming a lawyer, all the while supporting me and putting his dreams second and for always keeping me laughing. I love you, Thank You!
My Mom bought me this laptop briefcase before I started law school and I absolutely love it. I get so many complements on it and so many people ask me they can get it. Thanks Mom.
Benson Meets Santa
We took Benson to the mall tonight to see Santa. Of couse, he loved Santa! Benson loves anyone! He was quite excited to get a candy cane from Santa! People were stopping to say "Ahh, he's so cute," "What a doll." I know, I know, Benson is ADORABLE and probably the cutest baby EVER! (I'm not biased or anything)
New PJ's From Grandma
My mom found these cute PJ's for Benson. Not only are they Christmas themed, with snowflakes but they are Thomas The Train. I'm not sure if Benson likes trains but his room is decorated with trains so we end up buying a lot of train themed items. Thanks Mom!
Benson wasn't really in the picture taking mood, it was past his bedtime so the pictures are great but you can still see how cute the PJ's are.
Benson wasn't really in the picture taking mood, it was past his bedtime so the pictures are great but you can still see how cute the PJ's are.
A Birthday Party
We went to a birthday party tonight for Benson's friend Hayden. Hayden is Julie's son and Julie is Benson's babysitter. Benson and Hayden have become really good friends this semester and are ony 5 weeks apart. I think Benson enjoyed the birthday cupcakes more than Hayden. What can I say... Benson likes his food!
December 4, 2008
My Favorite Christmas Candy
My Grandma Maxine use to buy me this candy every year for Christmas. She would buy a bag of this candy and a tin of similar hard candy and leave it under our tree or on our doorstep every year. Although she passed away when I was in the third grade, around Christmas time, I try to keep her memory alive by buying this candy every year. I haven't been able to find this type, my favorite for a few years. I can always find the other assorted candy in a tin but this is hard to find. I was so excited and almost cried when I found it. Merry Christmas Grandma Maxine!
Thanksgiving
We spent Thanksgiving in Texas visiting Michael's family. We had a great time hanging out with his sister Jen, her husband Dayton, their children, Ethan, Allie, Anna and Megan and Michael's Mom and Dad, Marilyn and Frank.
Benson did great traveling! I think he's pretty use to flying. We had a great time relaxing, hanging out with family and seeing Dallas. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner, saw a great Mav's basketball game (which they won after being down by more than 10 points most of the game), saw Downtown Dallas, walked around the famous Gaylord Texan Hotel (who names a hotel that?), shopped on Black Friday (Jen and I) and fell in love with their cairn terrier, Cassie (who weighs less than how much Georgia weighed when we first got her at 11 weeks old).
We had a great time and enjoyed getting out of Moscow. The weather wa also great! Although people in Texas thought it was a cold front, it felt hot to us!
Benson eating his first Thanksgiving dinner.
Our name cards. Michael was making fun of me that I wanted to make name cards. My family always does that and I wanted to do it with Benson and Michael this year. It just so happens that Jen also does name cards every year!
Our view at the Mav's game. Yes, we were sitting pretty high, ok, one row from the very top but we still had a good view.
Benson did great traveling! I think he's pretty use to flying. We had a great time relaxing, hanging out with family and seeing Dallas. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner, saw a great Mav's basketball game (which they won after being down by more than 10 points most of the game), saw Downtown Dallas, walked around the famous Gaylord Texan Hotel (who names a hotel that?), shopped on Black Friday (Jen and I) and fell in love with their cairn terrier, Cassie (who weighs less than how much Georgia weighed when we first got her at 11 weeks old).
We had a great time and enjoyed getting out of Moscow. The weather wa also great! Although people in Texas thought it was a cold front, it felt hot to us!
Benson eating his first Thanksgiving dinner.
Our name cards. Michael was making fun of me that I wanted to make name cards. My family always does that and I wanted to do it with Benson and Michael this year. It just so happens that Jen also does name cards every year!
Our view at the Mav's game. Yes, we were sitting pretty high, ok, one row from the very top but we still had a good view.
Traveling with a baby requires a lot of stuff! Michael had a huge duffle bag on his back, Benson's carseat on his head, pulled out other suitcase and carried my laptop. I had our backpack and Benson. I'm sure people were staring at us!
Last Visit To Dr. K
Benson had an appointment today with his Pediatric Endocrinologist in Spokane. His lab results from last week were abnormal and had almost tripled so his doctor wanted to see him. I was a little worried because of his lab results but Dr. K thought Benson looked great. We increased his medicine and have to get his blood drawn again in about two weeks. Dr. K thought Benson's growth was great, he was really excited that he jumped from below the 5% to above the 50% for weight and the 35% for height. We really enjoyed having Dr. K keep tabs on Benson's thyroid levels. We now get to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Salt Lake at the University of Utah hospital.
