Well, vacation is over. I feel refreshed and ready to get busy. I spent today preparing my new living space. I have doubled up my living arrangements through the 15th of August, giving myself plenty of time to get settled in. Moving right before law school is a pain, but the new arrangements will be much better for me as I will need someone at home to get my kids on and off the bus. Living with my man-friend seems to make that happen. There is something about being 38 and having a boyfriend that sounds immature. Neither can I honestly call him my fiancee. So man-friend it will be. I am remodeling the basement in his house to give my boys some space to call their own. They will “live” upstairs, but a rec room will be good for everyone’s peace of mind. So…on to law school.
This week I will be getting my physical on Tuesday and getting my books. I have decided against buying the “recommended” books and will buy only the required casebooks. From there, I will look over the different options for hornbooks – Emanuel’s, etc. I have decided to buy all of my casebooks new but will probably get the hornbooks used. I am putting my laptop into the shop for a checkup and it also needs a new electric cord. I am undecided regarding using the software that will allow me to type exams. For classes I will be sticking to notebooks and pens. I think I will be too distracted by the laptop. Still, it will be with me everyday for study purposes. Regarding the backpack, I will not be buying a rolling bag. I think they are tacky and not likely to earn me many friends. But I am considering having my casebooks rebound into smaller versions. I will make my final decision on that when I have all the books in my possession.
Preparing for 1L is not really all that complicated. I have read a few law related books, but mostly I have attempted to enjoy my summer. I don’t feel the anxiety kicking in just yet. I’m sure it will hit me, but I’m actually feeling pretty confident about the whole thing. I will make a point to drive to and from school at my regular commuting times within the next two weeks. I think this is the only “big” thing I have left to do. So…enjoy the day. Thanks for reading.
