third's a charm

Summer is officially over and I had my first day of classes today . . . my last first day to be precise.

The end of my summer was pretty amazing; I spent a little more than two weeks in Brooklyn, getting acquainted with the neighborhoods, running errands, and feeling what it would be like to live there. The prospect of moving out to New York after graduation is daunting, but exciting at the same time because it would come with so many jumps in my life. I was able to have lots of great quality time with Hayes, which was so so great after spending the summer apart.

My birthday was relaxing as I spent it wandering around Brooklyn, relaxing at Prospect Park, watching the sunset on a Park Slope rooftop, and having a nice dinner in Manhattan. It reminded me that simple days can be absolutely wonderful if you strip away any time stresses, worries, or expectations.

This semester will be interesting as my largest class has less then twenty-five people and my smallest class has only nine. I will be interning two days a week at the U.S. Attorney's Office and further honing my research and writing skills. I am excited to keep staying busy with work and being productive.

In exciting news, my student note was selected for publication for Public Interest Law Journal's fall edition. This means that I will be a published author, which is both exciting and a little nerve wracking. It is gratifying though to have a piece that I labored over for months be used as a source of knowledge to the academic world.

Life is a bit scary and uncertain now, but it's also extremely extremely blessed.

fog rolling in.

My summer legal internship has ended and it was such a wonderful experience. From substantive research to drafting motions and briefs to assisting in witness preparation, I have really seen what it takes to be a litigator. More importantly though, I have seen that I am up for the challenge. I love the thrill of creating an argument, learning the existing case law, and finding themes. Everything about litigation excites me. The ability to continuously learn about new innovations in the law, form your lawyering techniques, and keep honing your skills really enchants my sense of drive and passion for progress.

Summer in San Francisco was wonderful. The fog rolls in every morning and the sun burns it away (sometimes) to reveal the absolute beauty of the city, its architecture, and the scenery. I have heard that famous oft-quoted Mark Twain phrase many many times and it does ring true to some degree. Still, I love this city. Being able to explore the different neighborhoods, rather than just visit the touristy areas that I was used to growing up, has been so much fun. I have gotten to partake in numerous outdoor fairs, listen to some great live shows, visit a number of museums, see many of my friends from various stages of my life, and of course, try out lots of delicious food. San Francisco's huge trend of cute ice cream shops with long lines and unique flavors really appealed to me. Dessert is always a nice end to a meal or a nice snack and the meticulousness put into the creamery creations was pretty amazing. This is definitely something I have not really seen on the East Coast.

After a week with my parents and Benny, I will be back to Boston (and New York). Though my summer on the West will be over, the sun still rises on the East and I will have a few weeks before 3L commences to enjoy my time. I feel pretty reenergized for my last year of school. I am ready for new challenges, more learning, and to take the next steps toward my professional career.