Happy Halloween

My sole accomplishment of the day (so far - I'm more productive at night... usually) was going to vote. I actually went out of my way, as the first place I went was incorrectly marked on the website as an early voting station. So I drove the opposite direction to get to the *real* voting station, stood in line, figured out the *weird* little machine they have this year and cast my ballot.

I have to admit, for someone who is in the dire straits of PC finals and is suffering from pure, unadulterated dread, it felt rather... uplifting. Not for the presidential election - pfft, I'm aware this is Texas and my vote doesn't matter *there* - but maybe for the local elections.

As a side note - going anywhere on Halloween always turns out to be confusing for me. I saw a nun, complete with a large, wooden cross, at the polling station. Was she really a nun? I haven't seen one in an actual habit since I was about 5. If she wasn't though, that was a fantastic costume... Same goes for the guy who I swear was carrying the carved, 6-foot walking stick and wearing a dashiki.

Charlie says, "Happy Halloween!"

Or, I Could Play Poker Professionally

The ABA is telling graduates to have back-up plans, in case they can't get jobs.

... Yeah, I'm trying not to be bitter and sarcastic right here. Anyway...

What's my back-up plan? Going back to school, taking some literature courses and becoming an English teacher.

Or I could open a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.

Or I could go to graduate school, become a psychologist and listen to other people's problems... hahahahahaha. Okay, that one was for my own amusement.

Or I could open a bar. (No, not a joke. Also, notice the smooth way I separated this one from the teacher idea.)

That's a good start. Also, I'm adept at watching TV, eating fruit snacks, cuddling puppies, playing online, playing video games, criticizing fashion choices, sleeping past noon, shopping for myself and making delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm willing to get paid for doing any and all of those things.

Want my resume?

They (Both!) Have Senses of Humor

I tried to post this a couple days ago, but it went all crazy. Apparently, I shouldn't have dared to link to McCain's lead-in to this speech. So go find it yourself. Needless to say, McCain wasn't as funny, but I appreciate the effort.

What's better than politicians telling jokes? Part awkward, part witty and part "a little too awesome".

The Long and Winding Road

I have the schedule for the last mini-trial exercise. I have a case. I have a witness (well, 95% sure I do). I have a weekend to do some serious outlining. The end of this quarter is in sight.

And I am ready to just give up, curl up and go to sleep for a year.

According to others, I'm long overdue for a nervous breakdown. Apparently, I'll feel better. But who has the time?