Now it's been a month since law school madness commenced (and coincidentally, since I became a palindrome: 22). So much has happened, from finally relenting and buying a backpack (I guess fashion does have to give way to functionality once in a while), getting acquainted with classes and with beautiful Boston, to becoming my involved self with extracurricular activities and learning how to do things like apportion how much groceries to buy so I can humanly carry it all.
BU Law has been amazing through and through. My professors are all pretty cool even though 8:40 AM class on Friday is not exciting. I love the people that I'm around despite the fact that being around them has gotten me dreadfully sick this weekend. On top of all this, I've decided to branch out and become active in some pretty cool things. The highlight of my involvement, I think, will be Legal Follies, which is BU Law's annual comedy sketch revue. I didn't have the time luxury to perform in college and realized that being on stage was something I wanted to have again in law school. I'm super excited to be a part of this through the creative writing process, acting, dancing, and of course, singing.
I'm so blessed to have my pink room with my turtles, Mosey and Dumpling, in my beautiful apartment with two great roommates, and be living and learning in this amazing city.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
You can call me Miss Shannon.
Today, I had the infamously nerve wracking experience of being called on (a la Socratic Method) in my Civil Procedure class. The funny thing was that it wasn't actually me being called on.
Professor Farnsworth was going over lawsuits and how they would proceed if the case included co-defendants. He looked pensive and as though he was going to call on a victim to answer his questions. Immediately, I felt a strong inclination that my name would be the one he uttered.
"Miss Liu," Farnsworth calmly stated as he looked back into the audience. "Assume we have a car crash between A, B, and C. A is suing B and C. If B wants to bring claims against C, would B have to do this in this case?"
"No, B could bring this in another case."
"Oh, I'm sorry. There are two Miss Liu's in this class. I was actually referring to the Miss Liu in the back. I will get back to you another day." Of course, being the girly girl that I am, I started blushing nervously to my little foible.
Unfortunately, the other Miss Liu got a little confused between FRCP Rule 13(g) and 14, leading her to fumble on the answer. Farnsworth then said, "Miss Liu in the front. Since you have already been embarrassed, directing this question to you will only be of marginal embarrassment."
Thankfully, I was able to gracefully answer the question with appropriate reasoning and realize that maybe my dreams of being called Miss Shannon will finally be a necessary action.
Professor Farnsworth was going over lawsuits and how they would proceed if the case included co-defendants. He looked pensive and as though he was going to call on a victim to answer his questions. Immediately, I felt a strong inclination that my name would be the one he uttered.
"Miss Liu," Farnsworth calmly stated as he looked back into the audience. "Assume we have a car crash between A, B, and C. A is suing B and C. If B wants to bring claims against C, would B have to do this in this case?"
"No, B could bring this in another case."
"Oh, I'm sorry. There are two Miss Liu's in this class. I was actually referring to the Miss Liu in the back. I will get back to you another day." Of course, being the girly girl that I am, I started blushing nervously to my little foible.
Unfortunately, the other Miss Liu got a little confused between FRCP Rule 13(g) and 14, leading her to fumble on the answer. Farnsworth then said, "Miss Liu in the front. Since you have already been embarrassed, directing this question to you will only be of marginal embarrassment."
Thankfully, I was able to gracefully answer the question with appropriate reasoning and realize that maybe my dreams of being called Miss Shannon will finally be a necessary action.
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