summer love

We're halfway through summer.  While my initial plan included taking 7 hours for credit (yikes!), my world collided headlong with those of registration and financial aid, resulting in taking no classes over June and July.

Only someone with a penchant for self-inflicted misery would be unhappy about an unexpected summer break.  While I was somewhat akimbo for a little while, I have regrouped and am happily enjoying the few short weeks remaining until fall term begins.

This summer, I've taken on a few fun (or simply needed) projects at home, including:

• Reorganizing.  I outfitted an office last year, but I now have space that is clearly for writing/research and a separate (slightly more comfortable) space for reading.
• Cleaning.  Early on my 1L year, I recognized that part of the "give and take" of law school is that it takes all of your time and energy, except the small portion you aggressively take back.  Somehow, in the midst of this time tug-of-war, my windowsills, ceiling fans, and door jams were lost in the crossfire.  They have now been reclaimed.
• Learning.  A good rule of thumb is to learn one new thing every day.  I'm not certain I've achieved that, or anything an 8th grader couldn't have; however, I have spent some quality time learning how to use my kitchen this summer.  I am now at least "proficient" at sauteing, boiling, or baking a wide range of foods.  Never again will I serve raw chicken or too-soft pasta.  And, if you know me, this is quite the accomplishment ...

 So, have you had a good summer?  Only a few weeks left, so enjoy it while you can!