One step closer to the edge, and I’m about to break

Editor’s Note – I wrote a brand new blog entry a week ago. Then, as I was going to save it, my computer messed up, and I lost the entry. I was so mad, that I needed to give it a week before I attempted a re-do. Here, now, finally, is my re-do.

I’d like to thank the boys over at Linkin Park for the inspiration for this entry’s title. It’s also a fairly accurate description of how the last month and a half has gone down. On August 24th, law school started back up. I didn’t realize it at the time, but that’s also the day I officially stepped into four month stint of living hell. Let me try to break it down and explain why this is not just me being lovably hyperbolic.

As you know, Holly has already moved to Cincinnati to start residency. In an attempt to try and be with her as quickly as possible, I am cramming into one semester the amount of work that should be spread over two semesters. I am currently taking 18 hours of law credits and 3 hours of MBA credits, for a total of 21 credit hours. This requires that I actually be in class for a total of 16.3 hours a week. Throw in the caveat that it’s actually been 18.3, since one class held Saturday sessions to make up for the fact that it’s ending in November. Now, if that wasn’t enough, I’m also working 20 hours a week at my firm, because by taking 21 hours this semester, I didn’t exactly have a ton of student loan money left to live on for the rest of my time here. Oh, and did I mention studying? They say the rule of thumb is that you should expect to study at least for two hours for every hour spent in class. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that I’m closer to one and a half hours per hour in class (hey, 3L disease has kicked in, what can I say?). So, that’s 27.45 of studying time required per week.

So what are our totals here, boys and girls. Well, if you consider law school the equivalent to working (and really, if you don’t we may get into a fist fight), then I’m putting in a 66 hour work week. Now, I really try to take at least Sunday’s off, and usually, I end of taking Saturday off for the most part as well. So I’m trying to squeeze those 66 hours into five days, for the most part. 66/5 = 13.2 working hours per work day. Does this explain my lack of posting?

And to answer a big thought in a small answer – yes, it’s hard on me and Hol. Hella hard. Harder than we could have imagined. December is, in fact, almost here, though. Thank God.

Football and the Fall

Now, with all of that said, one major bright spot recently has been the swift return of cool Fall weather.  Honestly, how can you not love the Fall? The weather is brisk during the day, you have a reason to bundle up, and it’s the heart of Football season. So far, it’s been a great one for that, as well. Michigan has returned as a program (though they suffered a heartbreaker to the Spartans this past weekend), and Bama is looking like a trip to the championships is not out of reason again this season. The Lions won a game!  And hey, baseball season’s not even over yet (though it may be after today – Tigers v. Twins in a one-game playoff, today at 5:07 p.m. EST on TBS).  Seriously, I love the Fall. Glad to have it back.

Politics as unusual?

Frankly, way too much has happened in the political spectrum over the last month and a half for me to really go into detail about anything in particular. I will, say, however, that every new thing makes me want to pull my hair out a little more. I’ve always thought I wanted to eventually try and become an elected official. I’m really not so sure about that anymore. My problem is that I like to look at all sides of an argument – that apparently has no place in modern politics. In modern politics, you apparently have to close your eyes to anyone’s view points and/or facts that don’t line up with those of your party.  You apparently have to be excited that America won’t get to host the Olympics, simply because it would have been a good PR boost for the President, who is on the other side of the spectrum from you.

Talking Points at the Closing Bell:

• I got to see Zombieland last week, thanks to a friend who had free premiere tickets. It was clever, original, and hilarious. If you even slightly like zombie movies, you need to see it. More so, however, if you love action-comedy movies, you need to see it. It’s def. more of an action-comedy, that happens to have zombies.
• Unemployment is up to 9.8%. Did I mention how EXCITED I am that I’m entering the job market in a few months??????
• October has been the month of weekend activities! This past weekend, we went to Holly’s 10-year High School reunion. We actually had a blast. Then this weekend, I’m going to my family reunion on my Mom’s side. Next weekend, I’m gonna go hunting down at my in-law’s place. The weekend after that is the Ocoee Brotherhood Rafting trip with the AKL’s down in TN.
• September, I couldn’t be any more glad that you’re gone.
• Mackenzie Phillips – I mean . . . really, what can you say? Besides Eeck.

That’s all for now (and probably for awhile), kids. One love. Holla.