instant relief
Posted by newlawmom on March 18, 2009
One graded midterm that I never mentioned, that I had today, is over. You wouldn’t belief the amount of stress, that I didn’t even know I was under, was immediately gone. I had no idea it was causing me such angst. So…I took a midterm exam, graded. Yes, I was prepared, yes it went fine. Interesting. Tomorrow I will get my first practice in the oral argument. Perhaps I should get nervous about that – so far, I’m not. I think my strategy is going to be one of attitute. My client was convicted and I have a one-time opportunity to argue for the appropriate outcome of the case. The judge is kind to give me that opportunity and I am grateful to have it. If I was really going out there to advocate for a client, I could do this. I have done it a million times before, not with a judge, perhaps, but with other people who have stood between me and a decision that needed to be made in the interest of a client. It is one of my strengths. So if I can just pretend this is for real, I will do fine. If I allow myself to focus on the idea that it is about me and my grade and my performance, I am likely to fail. I never do things like that for myself. But for others? I can advocate. I prefer to do it in writing, but a personalized oral presentation is not beyond my capabilities.
Up for tomorrow – my schedule for next semester. Also, I am still seeking summer employment. I’m hoping for the best, but email followup is definately on my to-do list for tomorrow. For tonight, I am just enjoying the peace that comes from not having anything urgent on my plate. OH YES > I got a new, easy reading, total pleasure book: Marley and Me. I can’t wait to read it. I hope all my readers read something other than that which comes in electronic form. Have a splendid day.
