This past week marked this year's Boston Marathon. I was so sad not to be out on the route running my heart out, but opted out of trying for it because I knew I would be in New York so much this semester and would not have the time to train. I have been itching to get back into running and looking for the perfect opportunity to do so. Tonight, I found out that the very popular, and hard to get into, Nike Women's Half Marathon has guaranteed discount entry to students. I have had several friends run this race in the past who really loved their experiences.
Upon doing some research on the race, the general consensus is that the race is better situated to be a half marathon. I thought this would be a great endurance event to ease my way back into the running universe with thousands of women. Even better, the primary beneficiary of this race is Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, my charity of choice. I ran my Disney Marathon through Team in Training and it was SUCH a good way to learn about LLS. I have heard so many stories about blood cancer survivors and the fight for research and patient care.
Though I am not running this race through LLS, I have decided to fundraise for them to make this next event both meaningful and memorable. If you are able to support this cause or would like to learn more, please ask me or visit my fundraising website. http://www.active.com/donate/mch2005/shannonliu2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
what a feeling.
Now there is less than one month before I am finished with law school exams and final assignments. I am brimming with anticipation, though I know this just means that the bar exam studying and taking will be coming up soon.
This examination preparation and examination are tearing quite a hole in my wallet:
Bar/Bri examination preparation: $3,842.50 (and this is with a $550 discount, but also with a $250 deposit)
Bar Examination: $712.00 (this includes a laptop fee; now that's ludicrous.)
Moral Character Determination $476
Let's not forget a couple of other fees that are necessary for California bar licensure: the registration for the State Bar and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam.
Putting all these fees together puts one above $5,000 for the ability to practice law in California. In addition to these fees, one must endure a grueling three day examination. I must say that I am not tickled pink at the prospect of this summer's events.
After the bar exam, however, I will have some some exciting changes. In August, I will be moving to New York and will move into Hayes's and my first apartment together. I will have that whole month to run errands, buy things for our place, and cook dinner every night. (What a lucky boyfriend I have!) I hope to find many worthy recipes to provide nutrition involving plenty of summer produce, taste, and variety. Think color with all of this! I thoroughly enjoy cooking, but it will be even better cooking for two and having a lot of time to devote to the efforts. Hopefully, I will get suggestions for tried and true culinary concoctions, other than engagement chicken (http://www.glamour.com/magazine/2006/07/engagement-chicken).
This fall, I will begin my journey into attorney-hood as a judicial law clerk. I think it will be a great opportunity to utilize my research and writing skills while getting to watch lawyering in action and get the judges' insights. It will be a great experience to live in New York until fall 2012 and then make my way back to my beloved California.
In less than one month, my life will inexplicably change. I will move from the city I called home for the last three years, have some great quality time with my mother while studying my butt off for the bar exam, go on a couple of amazing trips, and take huge steps geographically, career-wise, and relationally. Though this year has been a tough one so far, I am constantly reminded of the blessings that I have been given. In this season of Lent, I am particularly mindful of just how loved and blessed I truly am.
peeking out of the wilderness with rosy tinted glasses.
no, really, just a fun picture from my last law prom, a huge indicator that law school is coming to a close.
This examination preparation and examination are tearing quite a hole in my wallet:
Bar/Bri examination preparation: $3,842.50 (and this is with a $550 discount, but also with a $250 deposit)
Bar Examination: $712.00 (this includes a laptop fee; now that's ludicrous.)
Moral Character Determination $476
Let's not forget a couple of other fees that are necessary for California bar licensure: the registration for the State Bar and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam.
Putting all these fees together puts one above $5,000 for the ability to practice law in California. In addition to these fees, one must endure a grueling three day examination. I must say that I am not tickled pink at the prospect of this summer's events.
After the bar exam, however, I will have some some exciting changes. In August, I will be moving to New York and will move into Hayes's and my first apartment together. I will have that whole month to run errands, buy things for our place, and cook dinner every night. (What a lucky boyfriend I have!) I hope to find many worthy recipes to provide nutrition involving plenty of summer produce, taste, and variety. Think color with all of this! I thoroughly enjoy cooking, but it will be even better cooking for two and having a lot of time to devote to the efforts. Hopefully, I will get suggestions for tried and true culinary concoctions, other than engagement chicken (http://www.glamour.com/magazine/2006/07/engagement-chicken).
This fall, I will begin my journey into attorney-hood as a judicial law clerk. I think it will be a great opportunity to utilize my research and writing skills while getting to watch lawyering in action and get the judges' insights. It will be a great experience to live in New York until fall 2012 and then make my way back to my beloved California.
In less than one month, my life will inexplicably change. I will move from the city I called home for the last three years, have some great quality time with my mother while studying my butt off for the bar exam, go on a couple of amazing trips, and take huge steps geographically, career-wise, and relationally. Though this year has been a tough one so far, I am constantly reminded of the blessings that I have been given. In this season of Lent, I am particularly mindful of just how loved and blessed I truly am.
peeking out of the wilderness with rosy tinted glasses.
no, really, just a fun picture from my last law prom, a huge indicator that law school is coming to a close.
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