On Late Nights, SBux Via, Motiviation, and other random musings

Hey folks,

It's presently 5:42, and I have a stack of approximately 60 files staring at me on my desk that demand immediate attention. I would have addressed them at some point this morning, or yesterday morning, save for the fact that I was stuck in court enduring small talk and bickering over sentence length. I know I shouldn't bitch, and believe me, I still love what I do, but I just wish I could actually get some more time to work. Hence the late night.

And hence the Sbux via. Courtesy of the ever-thoughtful LLK, I am now the proud owner of a very professional leather laptop bag (is that how you accurately describe it other than awesome?) that conveniently holds a lot of files and was equipped with a lot of little goodies- including the Starbucks instant coffee, which despite a strong opposition from one DA who will remain nameless and a weiner, is actually very good.

And now, as I sort through my piles and allow the caffeine to elevate my mood a bit, I am getting a little more motivated. This happens. Things accumulate all to quickly in the life of a public defender, and it can get overwhelming. But with the appropriate playlist, a hot beverage from a loved one, and a little elbow grease, I think I may get out of this alive.

Now to interject a random thought:
Why can't we have Thanksgiving style food more often? Is it too heavy, or too difficult to prepare? Seriously, some answers here people. At least hook a brother up with a thanksgiving sandwich on the occasional July afternoon. (I know the Prolific Oven has a version, and other places do too, but I think it should be more wide-spread.)

Other random thought:
Clients having an email address is a double-edged sword. Especially when they have smart phones. (I know, there's a missing piece in that equation, but I'm too flabberghasted to follow that train of thought in to the station.)

Final random thought:
Turkey sandwiches should always be paired with a pig meat of some sort. Acceptable products: salami, bacon, prosciuto, suckling piglet.

Back to work!