#chasingaftermemories

The first was my Torts II class. Like the 3L I am, I didn’t do the reading. So it went something like this: “Mr. Calabia, can you help us with the facts of the case?” “Can I pass?” “Sure.” I’m stood true to 3L stereotypes. 

I figured I would have enough space just in case anything happened. Turns out I was wrong. It took me closer to an hour just to get there so I ended up paying to park in the lot across the street. I had five minutes to spare. But then it hit me as I was walking across the street. I didn’t receive my badge yet so I had to go through security again--think airport security. The line was so long it took me about 30 minutes just to get through. I was not expecting such a long line. My friend actually arrived shortly after I did so she was behind me. It kind of made me feel slightly better about being late since I wouldn’t be the only one.

When I finally got through security my stomach wasn’t being too nice. I went up to the floor where my externship is and I ran straight to the bathroom. I couldn’t hold it. In any event, I finally entered and I was the last one there. I was greeted by the law clerk that interviewed me and was given two large stacks of paper that I had to read through. The law clerk was nice so I didn’t feel too bad. My friend who had worked here last semester said that it was a chill environment and he was right. He and the judge were very nice. So my mind was at ease.

Toiletries/Bathroom: Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairdryer, towel, contact solution, contacts, glasses, tweezers, shaver.

Clothing: Underwear(x5), Tanks(x5), Socks(x12p), Sweatpants(x2), Jeans(x1), Shorts(x1), Basketball Shorts (x2), Longsleeve(x2), Shortsleeve(x3), Button-Down(x3) Ugly Christmas Sweater(x2), Big Uniqlo Jacket(x1), Uniqlo Jacket(x1), Big Blue Sweater (x1), Hat(x1).

Traveling Essentials: Passport, ID, Money/Wallet, Itinerary.

Miscellaneous: Blanket, Lip Balm, Laptop, Laptop Charger, Phone, Phone Charger, Earphones, Pen, Mouse, Watch, Bracelet.

Throughout the day though, what really made it awesome, were the gifts that the firm, some of the partners, some associates, some of the assistants, and my supervisor gave the law clerks. It was literally one after the other. And they weren’t cheap gifts either. I got a $20 Chipotle gift card, chocolate, a gift card for Coffee Bean, a crisp $50 bill from the firm, a scented candle, chocolate, donuts, a goodie bag, oh and did I mention chocolate? I later found out that today was “gift day” at the firm. It was a really nice surprise.

I also exchanged gifts with my secret santa today. We actually ended up picking each other’s names. I got him a set of shot glasses that look like mason jars from Kitson. He got me three cup of noodles, a pack of Red Bull, and a pack of Starbucks shots . . . a finals package . . . at the end of finals. I have to say I am a little disappointed but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. I know so little about them and they know so little about me. But I at least got him something cool. I literally just want the mason jar shot glasses instead lol.

So I left work at about 5:00 P.M. today and ended up getting home at 6:45 P.M. Traffic was insane. It was such a crazy greeting back to working at the firm in Encino and not leaving early to get to class. It took my about one and a half hours just to get to the exit I usually take and about fifteen minutes just to turn off the exit because the light wasn’t working so everyone had to take turns. Then, as I neared my house, a police car was blocking the street, so I had to take a detour. I am so tired out from today. 

I was hoping to come home and just chill, maybe grab something to eat with my S.O. but as I told him about my day he just made it that much more tiring. I was complaining about google maps because it told me that the exit was yellow when it should have been dark red. So I said I should have just used Waze. And in my tired, stressed out state, he pushes back and tries to correct me: “You know google bought Waze, right? They’re the exact same thing.” And then he laughs. So I told him, “Stop. I’m really not in the mood to be annoyed right now.” Because I hate it when he’s pedantic like that. I’m trying to vent, not have a conversation. So he stops laughing, pauses for a few seconds, and walks to his computer without saying anything. And that’s how he made my day, a little worse.