sleepless nights at UB Law

[toddfather07]

well...I'm finally here. That monolithic institution called law school is now familiar to me. I've gone through orientation and an currently in my second full week of classes. I'm learning about Torts, Property, Criminal Law and Legal Writing. Class time is exausting...mostly because they are an exercise in stamina. Curiously, I find that in these

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[flyingstalins]

had a similar conversation with Tom about law school. both a) it's early, and b) studying law is very different than practicing law, so even if you don't warm up to classes that doesn't necessarily mean you won't like lawyerin'.

...this would be the place, were I not totally out of it at the moment, that I would say some stuff I keep meaning to say (though currently am forgetting)

regarding career stuff, jew-stuff, G-d stuff, school stuff, food stuff, double stuff, and so forth...it's always good to try and remember: He has quite a knack for getting us where we need/ought to be, provided we let Him. Try to be open to Him, wherever and in whomever, and... ( i think the ellipses work better than most closers I could have for that.)

as always much love for my D.T. Loki Dunk.
when schedule allows we ought find some time to talk, and, perhaps in the longer run, get together.

Peace and Prayers to you.

[ladynomi]

I think you might have misinterpreted the "It's so great I can meet other Jewish People" comment

[spazerrific]

I agree with Nomi. People aren't seeking out Jews because the other people are Jews, but because they themselves are Jewish and want to feel like they belong (an amazing feeling when you grew up around goys and nearly-goys who cross off Christmas on a card and write Hanukkah to make you feel welcome).

My recipes aren't anywhere near professional, but you can totally borrow them to fill out your application. And food is a comfort to you, you've told me that... it can transport you on a journey and such... go from there :)

Or, you know, you could become a personal trainer or something ;)

[toddfather07]

well...there's the thing. I don't feel at home with other jewish people, but rather guilty because I don't.

Personal trainer....yeah, right!

As to Next Food Network Star, I was thinking of a classics concept, just to get things started: Munch of the Romans! (instead of march, idk) Homemade garum and lamb on a spit...GLORIOUS!!!

[spazerrific]

The personal trainer thing was just an idea I got from the Biggest Loser reunion thing... a bunch of them took what they learned and are putting it to good use helping others who were in their situation.

If you have a spit upon which to... spit... lamb, then go for it!

[ladynomi]

Maybe you don't feel at home around Jewish people because you've been around them all your life and don't know what its like to be cut off. Believe me, I felt like I never wanted to see another Jew as long as I lived until I moved here.

[thing_of_things]

I never thought I'd be the one saying this to you, but Judaism does have its redeeming qualities. Mondusim, at any rate, does not impose any prohibitions on observing the High Holy Days, and I'll probably at least go to services on Yom Kippur, though last year did leave me questioning the value of fasting. But then historically I tend to intend not to fast and then I do. I've been having career/future planning troubles too-- after a summer of unemployment and facing the choice between racking up more debt and living at home taking science courses at Salem State or taking an entry level finance job in Boston that leads... uncertain places but at least I'll be making money and leaving home relatively quickly, I chose the latter. Just got home from my first day of training and I must say my feelings about what I'm doing are very conflicted indeed. I would really like to talk with you about stuff and, in the longer run, perhaps intrude upon you and Mr. Potter's get-together. Peace and Prayers along with Mr. Potter's.

[toddfather07]

dude...I very much appreciate your response and subsequent phone call. On another note, I completely understand being torn between money and school (I'm still dealing with it). I hope that you find great happiness and success at your new job. Who knows, perhaps they'll pay yo to go to the Elliot school next year. Remember...learning doesn't just happen at expensive schools, knowledge is everywhere. Whether in the halls of a University or a temp job putting up a dome on top of a tennis court...I'm sure you'll learn from all of your experiences and be enriched for it.

[theshrewd]

Your self-doubt makes me sad... Not deeply, painfully sad, just slightly azure around the edges. Stick with the law school thing for a while, because of what Mr. Potter said about the difference between practicing law and studying it, but if you need to find a way to take time off and figure out what to do, I encourage that.

If you really and truly feel, or begin to feel, that only cooking will make you happy, then by all means look into it. Just remember that it's hard work and most of the time it sucks... also that you have awesome friends who will love you no matter what you do. ::hug::