New Year Resolved

Bonjour 2011!

I haven't written in a very long time. Why, you ask? School, friends, family and the dog are all impediments on my ability to write on a daily basis. I've also tried to get back into the swing of exercise. Not for the sake of my health but for the sake of my ever shrinking wardrobe.

Meetings are annoying, not to mention so 10 years ago.


Number 1 in #11,

P. Manolos

Sunday Post

If you haven't taken the time to fall back, please do so soon! I woke up this morning at around 8AM, energized and ready to take on the huge to-do list that keeps piling up in my corner. I'm attempting to find a job, complete school work, work out, and maintain my home all at the same time. Exams are in about a month and I can't shake the feeling that I've bitten off more than I can chew. I have a new work study job that I am very excited about because I will not only gain more income, but also have a chance to use all of my legal learning.

Three day "work week" this week. Classes are cancelled for Veteran's Day and one of my professors has graciously cancelled classes for two days in a row. Whew. Fantastic. Just two classes Monday-Wednesday instead of the grueling trifecta on Mon/Tuesday. I plan to use the time to review the work I've done thus far and finish my moot court brief.


Well, I better get back to work. I'm looking forward to the next few days, I have some friends from out of town coming to visit and someone very special is celebrating their 25th birthday this (and next) week.


Falling Back,

P. Manolos

Fall is Here

Fall. It's one of the most exciting seasons in fashion and one of my favorites (besides the Spring of course). I'm in the process of looking for a job after graduation, studying for classes, building new friendships and maintaining my long-term relationships. It wasn't too long ago that I began the journey into my new life as a first year law student. I'm now well into my third year and although there are some things I wish I could change, I know the mistakes I have made in my life contribute to my growth as a person.

Being a human is almost like being a tree. We go through different cycles of life where we experience growth, stability, and change. If only all the mistakes could float away like crisp leaves on a cool, autumn morning.


Falling In Love With Fall,

P. Manolos

Give and Take

Another day goes by. I can't believe there's only a week and a half until Halloween. I'm looking forward to dressing up and going out with my friends. Halloween is, after all, the only holiday a girl can dress up in outrageous outfits and no one can say a thing.

I'm getting busier by the day- interviews, class work, friends, and family all seem to collide during the holidays. I can't be everywhere at the same time.


That brings me to my thought of the day. Sometimes you have to just roll the dice and hope you're a winner.


Busy Bee,

P. Manolos

Ewwww

I hate spiders. I screamed at the top of my lungs when I found this big old battle ox. I then proceeded to run upstairs, grab the broom, run back downstairs and kill it with the top of the handle. The dog was quite frightened by the turn of events and thought I would probably turn my rage onto him. Little did he know that the dog mom instinct in me just snapped and I felt more threatened for his safety than my own. Ah, motherhood.


This guy isn't going up my spout,

P. Manolos

Today's Obsession

Christian Louboutin heels. Mmmmmmm.

Seeing Red,
P. Manolos

Today's Obsession

Sand dollar :). Found a ton of them on the beach in coastal WA during my fall break vacation. They are sooo pretty! I only took five of them, I wish I had taken more for my friends back home. I can't believe these beauties were just lying around on the sand. They seem more precious than gold to me. Nature is the best gift shop I've ever been in.


Sand between my toes,

P. Manolos