Saturday, May 19, 2012

Bar Summer So Far

So even though law school is over, I don't get a break because the bar exam is just over 2 months away. However, I am cramming a few other fun activities into my schedule. Here's what Terry and I have been up to lately.

Thursday night Terry and I had sushi and drinks with some of his co-workers at Chuck's. It was a nice evening, and I really just love any excuse to eat Chuck's sushi. 

After Chuck's we met up with Terry's roommate at the Alcove for a couple of beers. 

Last night we went to Carpe Vino with Eric & Heather for a wine tasting. Terry doesn't like wine, but he was a good sport about it. They have this amazing peach dessert wine made from Chilton County peaches. Def recommend. 

After the wine we headed over to Five for more drinks and dinner. Delish & fun dinner. 

I tried the jalapeno pineapple margarita, and it was greattttt. *The picture is from luxuryspot.com. The actual marg at Five looks a little different. I rarely take pictures anymore. 

Besides these outings, we've really just been doing boring old stuff. Studying for the bar, obviously, taking care of Arlo pup, and cleaning up and out. Here are some of the more interesting items. 

1. 
I'm working my way through the IMDB Top 250 movie list, per Terry's recommendation. He watches most of them with me really, because he is something of a movie buff. Next up is Annie Hall

2.
I'm trying very hard to get in a daily workout. I'm combining running with yoga/pilates. 

3.
I'm ashamed to admit that I'm finally working my way through the daily devotion book I got from my home church for college graduation. Sometimes I forget to do it, but I'm doing much better. And it really helps me to be kind and nicer than my nature wants me to be. I think I've saved myself from at least 3 Julia Sugarbaker terminator style "telling offs" since I've been doing it .

4. 
Trips to the arboretum with Arlo are great stress relievers. He loves being able to run free off his leash too, and he is better behaved after using up some of that seemingly endless puppy energy. 

5.

I'm the bartender at Capstone Village, the University's retirement home. It's a hilarious and sometimes challenging job, but most of the time I adore it. 

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

LAW SCHOOL IS OVER

     Today is the day I have been counting down to for 3 years: the day I turned in my LAST law school assignment. And what am I doing? Sitting on my computer listening to Pandora with facebook and gmail open. For those of you who don't know me well, this is the exact thing I was doing before. I think I'm in shock. I'm relieved. I'm sad (sort of). I'm looking around my apartment knowing I'm going to bawl my eyes out when we move. Law school hasn't been all bad. It was an important chapter of my life. I made some great new friends. I met my Terry. I guess I'm just scared because I'm not sure what the next chapter holds. I do know I'll be staying in Tuscaloosa studying for the bar this summer, so that's a small comfort.

     Another thing I know is that I'm going to open up the gigantic bottle of wine I got for graduation tonight and get silly. In the meantime, here are some pictures

Terry and me before the ceremony 

L-R Daddy, Mama, me, Terry, Mrs. Corley, Mr. Corley 

My sweet family threw a graduation lunch for Terry and me on Sunday at our camp house.

Getting hooded. 

L-R Friend Crawford, sister Mallory, me, and friend Traci at the after party