Lot's of Flowerly Phrases
The formidable feel of clicking deadlines is hanging over me. I don’t know why, but thy seem to be looming even though they aren’t terribly close. I think it is because we got one that is a mere 5 days away for a bill we didn’t know was coming, and out guilt over the outcome for a client is making us take this personally. Oh yeah, we lost our trial in a way that really put a does of humility back in the office. I don’t think I will even dare to put my thoughts as to why we lost in any type of written form, suffice it to say that mistakes were made and juries were influenced (in a legal way). Now we appeal and fight on, but with slightly less fire and more forethought. The client is the one I feel the most sorry for, she is a good woman trying to do her best and stand up for women’s rights in a place that doesn’t understand. Opposing counsel is tough and plays dirty tricks including a full Daubert hearing after her motion in limine and trying to introduce unproduced evidence that she had previously filed to keep out of discovery. There as a 37 hour day, ut the little J and I are still friendly and know that we can do this, even if we didn’t that time.
Otherwise, I am preparing for my 10 days without the husband around which will be good for about the first 48 hours. Hopefully I can distract myself with cooking, books and Christmas shopping. today the office closes at 1 (hopefully this means I can get out at 1) and I will clean my house so that I can relax in the calm that always seems to follow the absence of dirt.
Otherwise, I am preparing for my 10 days without the husband around which will be good for about the first 48 hours. Hopefully I can distract myself with cooking, books and Christmas shopping. today the office closes at 1 (hopefully this means I can get out at 1) and I will clean my house so that I can relax in the calm that always seems to follow the absence of dirt.