back to the bay

I have made my way back to the Bay Area for the summer and it is so so cold. I always expect it to feel warmer than it actually ends up being, which is a letdown. I always feel excited to "come home" though I have grown more attached to the East Coast because of the people and places I love.

This summer will be a great one, busy but good. I start my internship on Monday; I definitely did not give myself a ton of time before starting, but I did spend my fair share of relaxing time in New York beforehand. I will be chopping off eight inches of my hair tomorrow to donate to women with cancer. I really do not prefer having short hair, however, I have been so blessed to have healthy thick hair and it would be selfish not to share it with women who are going through tough times. I hope to spend time with my friends and also have the chance to do light bits of traveling here and there. I am also lucky that my boyfriend will be in town for a brief stint and we can explore the city we know and love together.

Life after finals seems a little slow. The days kind of fold into each other such that it doesn't matter whether it's Monday or Wednesday, you're still doing the same thing. I am excited to get things started, feel productive again, and fall in love with San Francisco life.

P.S. Some websites that I have been featured on:
http://taiwaneseamerican.org/100people/shannon-liu, http://tinyurl.com/buapalsanews, and http://www.bu.edu/law/communications/apalsa2010.html

summer is here.

Another year of law school has gone by and I cannot believe how quickly time has passed.

This year was great, lots of work, but also very satisfying. I finally got to put practical skills and writing/editing skills to use, which reminded me what I am in law school for. I definitely do not think I am here to be in love with classes and long-winded exams, but rather honing the skills to be an effective litigator and researcher. Having experiences where I can excel with these skill sets acts as an essential affirmation that the law is what I should be pursuing.

Being done with finals is a surreal feeling because this huge load is lifted off such that it is almost inconceivable what to do next. I found myself occupying my time with running errands and cleaning up the apartment, which has become a huge mess. I had a couple days to unwind, shop, have good meals, and see friends before heading to New York to see my boyfriend. New York has become a second home to me the past few months. Getting to see a New York that is not full of tourists, flashing lights, and chaos has been so refreshing and has given me a new perspective on the culture, vibrancy, and beauty of the city. I could definitely see myself living here for a few years.

Soon I will be back in San Francisco for a couple of months. I am excited to live there instead of commuting and really explore the neighborhoods. I think this summer will be a good one for many many reasons.