So much to write about, so little time

Posted on May 4, 2006 4 Comments

I have zero time to write lately due to a variety of work and social commitments. It seems like spring is always so busy! I can’t wait for the lazy, hazy days of summer to arrive.

We just celebrated Brian’s 30th birthday, and instead of throwing him a big party or traveling to Vegas, we decided to play it relatively low-key in Chicago with a nice dinner at Joe’s Seafood, Steak and Stone Crab (thank you, American Express points!) and a night at the W Hotel Lakeshore (thank you, corporate hotel rate!). We ran into a lot of his friends during the evening and ended up staying out in the city until three-something a.m. My only qualm was that we didn’t make it back to the hotel in time for a nightcap at Whisky Sky. We’ll have to do that one when I turn 30!

We’re still having discussions about what to do when Brian goes to law school in August. Although it looks like we’re staying in Illinois, there’s so much to consider: distance, money, work/life balance. It’s an area that’s ripe for compromise, so we’ll see where we end up in the fall… I’ll keep you all posted.

I’m working on a few new “articles,” including one on student loan repayments, and I’m trying to figure out my new budget, given that I’ll have some extra cash coming my way each month due to my recent promotion. (But it’s definitely meant long hours and more focus needed during the day.) Plus, I’m trying extra hard to get to the gym lately and actually work out, AND I’ve been sucked back into some phenomenal spring TV: Lost, Alias, 24. I’m also reading a new book called “About Grace,” and I have a ton more reading to do related to my new accounts at work. Volleyball season starts soon, too!

You know, after looking at that list, I think I may just give up sleeping. I’ve already given up trying to keep my apartment clean.

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4 Responses to “So much to write about, so little time”

  1. Anonymous
    May 5th, 2006 @ 12:59 pm

    Good Luck with everything. It sounds like your plate is full…
    Advice from someone whose gone through law school twice (first for my husband, then for me), patience is the greatest virtue a law school partner (LSP) can have. You two have a difficult road ahead, but don’t give up.
    It’s true that many relationships end in law school (I had two friends get divorced), but it can be done! Both of us had our long days at law school (we were both involved in school activities, including law review, so for both of us that meant days without seeing each other–and we lived together!) but we also made time for each other. I think that’s key.
    Brian will spend so much time studying, you won’t believe it’s possible. He will also be stressed, and every bad quality of his personality will come out at some point or another. It’s important to keep your life going–go out with your friends when he is studying, but also be there when he needs you. The worst thing about being an LSP is that you can’t really count on the law student for anything. You might make plans to go out with your mother for dinner, but he might have to cancel at the last minute. Just take a deep breath everytime you feel like screaming, and realize it is only three years. Actually, the first year is the worst (unless he does law review, then the second year is).
    My advice for Brian–Treat law school like a job. Set your hours, but also make time for your family life. The two of you should head off for some alone time at a B&B (or camping or whatever) whenever you can.
    And–even though I’ve said it before–PATIENCE is key. :-)

  2. Anonymous
    May 5th, 2006 @ 1:01 pm

    Embarrassing…I meant Who HAS; Who’s; not whose

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