Initial Observations

Hey gang,

Been a while, but as I'm slowly getting adjusted to life up here, I've also realized that I've put off updating you guys long enough.

Not going to lie, it was a rough start. New place, not knowing anyone, sunshine in limited doses even for me all added up to a significant malaise, if not what bordered clinical depression. Luckily, and with help from my friends and very loved ones, I am managing. I'm beginning to carve out a routine, including staying active with the gym, trying to read more, watch movies, etc.

Work has been interesting, to say the least. I was basically thrown in to the fold pretty immediately, assigned to my own department where all my cases will either be settled or set for trial.

I've gone through my first jury trial already, even! Sadly, it did not go so well. Three one-word verdicts... Still, it afforded me the opportunity to learn, and get over the fear of cross examination, voir dire (jury selection) and the ever-so-intimidating closing.

I'm definitely understanding the over-worked public "pretender" stereotype. Still, I'm not all jaded yet. I am loving relearning rules of evidence (I know, how nerdy), learning about suppression motions, etc., etc.

Ok, and as I'm well aware, I'm yet again failing at the keeping the blog updated. So, I think what I'd like to test out is trying to have one post at a minimum per week dedicated to the work that I'm up to- my frustrations, successes, etc. Then, I'd like to try to have other posts talking about I'm reading, listening to, watching, etc. Finally, any and all updates as to my wacky life and the people that are crazy enough to involve themselves it will be updated here as well. Because I'm a self-agrandzing attention whore. And because it's kinda lonely up here and it's nice to reach out.

(Much thanks to one very special reader out there who has patiently reminded me to update this. She is quite awesome, makes a mean sandwich, and makes weekends worth working towards. wwld.)