After the Rain

Last night we had a thunderstorm of epic proportions. I woke up around 4am to listen to the thunder and lightening outside. I felt like God was walking around the earth throwing together a bunch of trash can lids trying to get my attention. The thunderstorm was so loud that I ended up waking up the dog just to see if he was afraid of it to (the answer is no clearly).

A little over two weeks until school starts and I've got a lot of resting ahead of me. I'm doing to-do lists each day to keep on top of the things that need to get done before I start classes. I'm also trying to restrain myself from signing up for more classes than I can handle.

There's also the issue of finding a job next year. I have nights where I wake up and find myself nervous about whether I have a future at all in the legal field. Then I realize I need to just shake it off and try my hardest to control the aspects of the job search I actually can influence. I was in the same position last year, nervous about finding a job and wondering if anything will ever pan out for me. Well guess what? I got probably the best summer experience out of any second year student I know.



I should have let all my fears wash away with the rain last night... a better usage for them would have been fertilizer for the front yard.

Rain, Rain, Go Away,

P. Manolos

Two Dogs, One Tough Chic

Ugh. UGH UGH UGH.

My parents are out of town. They have my Great Aunt's old poodle who pretty much everyone is disgusted by. Mangled, fat, and old, she's no cute thing to look at. All she does is lurk in her crate all day. Zimba absolutely loves slamming her to the ground everytime she tries to escape the confines of her crate. So you can imagine what chaos bathroom time is each day.

Well, I usually have Zimba stay in his crate while I let her out to use the bathroom. So today, being the foolish person that I am, I let him out and then headed down stairs to let out the other dog. Little did I know Zimba would race out behind from me and run outside to terrify the already paranoid poodle.

I was pissed. Yelling and swearing I grabbed Zimba and told him to go to his room. Last thing I needed this morning was two dogs fighting it out to urinate.

Life almost feels like an insane Miniature Pinscher jumping all over your face until you beg for mercy. Not that it is all bad, but geez I haven't really had a true break this summer. I've gone from work full-time to school, and back to school again. It's not that I'm complaining..

Gone to the Dogs,

P. Manolos

Life on the B List

B as in busy..


I'm working, attending school, and participating in extra-ciricular activities full-time this summer. Not to mention I still have friends and family who like to see me every once in a while.  Sorry blog, haven't had much time to check in with you :-(.

I can't wait until the summer is over and things begin to settle down. I long for the days where I have a set school schedule, time to spend with the dog, and a chance to move back into my place near school. Living at home has its ups and downs, but the major drawback is the lack of space and privacy. I've spent so many years on my own it's hard to go back to living with my parents.

The only person (or animal rather) that seems to like the arrangement is Zimba. He enjoys sitting on my Mom's lap and chewing a dental bone.


Busy Bee,

P. Manolos

Never Say Never

Justin Bieber. Who knew I would end up with Bieber fever? Lol.

Work is stressful, school is overwhelming, and I'm barely keeping my head above water. Who knew a teenie bopper would hit such a nerve? 

I'm living for today, looking forward to tomorrow.


Whenever you knock me down, I will not stay on the ground,

P. Manolos

Just Another Day....

Summer is here and I can't say I'm excited about the "break". I'm still taking classes this summer and working full-time. There's no such thing as a break for me.

Living at home is difficult. I miss being able to come and go freely without having to deal with my parents.

It's pretty lonely down here.


P. Manolos

To Do List

It keeps growing with each passing day. Sigh, FML. On the bright side, I'm applying for my legal intern's license! I am very excited about the chance to practice law this summer. I can only pray that I do a good job for my clients!


One week down, nine to go!

P. Manolos

Why I Blog

Every time I search the internet and find a crappy website, I like to pat myself on the back for writing such a damn good blog. Yup, that was as cocky as it sounds.


I write because I have something to say. Last year, I wrote because there were so many things I should have said. So many things have changed since last year and have changed for good. I'm in a relationship with a loving, sweet man and I have the best dog companion ever.

That being said, I love to share my thoughts with you as I grow into the person I'm meant to be for the rest of my adult life. I'm almost done with law school and I'm beginning my 3rd and final year in less than three months. My family and friends have been absolute angels throughout this whole process and I can't help but wonder if I would have made it thus far without them.

Remember, things in life happen for you not to you.

It's raining cats and Zimbas,

P. Manolos