2L...

  Today is the first day of my second year (2L) of law school.  Last year at this time I was feeling a mixed bag of emotions--fear, excitement, anxiety, hope....A year later I still have a mix of emotions--but they're more on the positive side...I'm excited to see my friends, I'm excited to take classes of my choosing (kinda my choosing), I'm slightly miffed about the amount of reading I've had to do (this past weekend) to prepare for classes and of course nostalgic wondering where in the world has my summer gone?!

I have my books and planners ready for my 6 (first semester) classes... (evidence, secured transactions, trusts and estates, professional responsibility, legal writing II, and a seminar on armed conflict)

And of course my notebooks ready for the classes that don't allow laptops :)

I think know that this is going to be my best year as of yet...and I can't wait to share it all with you!!!

Happy Monday Friends :)

Gleek-ing Out :)

I am a self-proclaimed Gleek.  I root for Rachel Berry, I swoon when Blaine (or Puck) sings, I laugh at Sue Sylvester's antics....and honestly I don't know what I'll do after this season ends and my favorite characters retire...uh I mean graduate.  Here are a few of my favorite songs from Glee, I thought I'd limit myself to sharing 4 with you.  Enjoy your Tuesday!!! oxo

I Wanna Hold Your Hand by the Beatles is probably one of my favorite songs.  This remake with the purity of Chris Colfer's voice--beautiful.

Back in the day...this TLC Song Was Always On the Radio...Mashed with a Song from one of my favorite musicals (West Side Story)--Pretty Sweet Combination.  

(With this commentary can you tell why I decided NOT to be a music critic!? ;D)

Adele is currently a favorite artist--but until Gwyneth did this song--I didn't listen to the lyrics...plus Gwyneth in general is just amazing...I really wish she would come back to Glee on a regular basis :)

I couldn't resist sharing this song...I love the musical Wicked.  My friend Morgan introduced me to some of the the music, and it wasn't until I saw it live that I fully appreciated the story, the characters and all of the music.  I think this duet of For Good sung by Chris Colfer and Lea Michele gives the Wicked Cast a definite run for their money.

Okay, enough Gleek-ing out for now...Is anyone going to see the movie?  I was until I read the review--now I think I'll just wait for it to come on HBO or out on dvd! THANKS FOR READING!!!

Weekend Recap (Tons of Pictures!!!)

It's not that I was lazy last week...it's just that I was overwhelmed, and I'm still trying to catch my breath--or at least keep breathing :)  So I'll give you the last two weekends (you're welcome) in some pictures!!!

Spent Friday Afternoon with Erin and her bf at the Cox Classic (A Golf Tourney --the Nationwide Tour-- Played in Omaha).  This was after I met Matthew Rosenfeld (hot Texas golfer) while he was practicing on the range...and he gave me some tips on my swing and told me he thought I was pretty cute...or something along those lines ;) (nothing like an ego boost to start the weekend)!

That night Ally, Andrew, Grant and I went out... This picture is a couple glasses of wine in, and pre going out to Pitch (delish) for Pizza and their Artichoke Salad (which I'm obsessed with)...then to Grant's new place so he could show off the icredible job I did organizing his closet...then to a bar we could walk to with some fabulous mojitos :)

Somehow Grant and I were champs and managed to wake up early the next morning in order to spend all day Saturday at the Cox Classic :)  We ended up walking the course and following this really cute golfer who wore Lulu Lemon--James Love--which was so much fun, considering I normally sit in one of the boxes and watch the golfers finish either on the 9th or 18th green.  Since we walked so much we ended our day in the Grey Goose Suite enjoying a few golf inspired cocktails :)



Saturday Night I went to PCH's Bachelorette Party :)  It was fabulous!  I had so much fun--I absolutely LOVE this picture...and I can't wait for her wedding, which is in about 12 days!!!!!!

Sunday I went back to the Cox Classic, and followed James Love again.  I met up with a guy named Anthony who is one of James' friends, who Grant and I had met the day before...it was nice to have someone (who was really good looking, nice, funny, and smart) to walk with--especially because he explained a few things to me about life--and golf (plum bobbing anyone!?)

I met mom and dad for lunch after walking the course...and I  indulged in the most delicious drink made around my favorite type of alcohol (Grey Goose Citron)!!!

Monday my friend Tommy and I golfed in a tournament benefitting domestic violence.  The weather was ideal and Tommy is a scratch golfer--which is kinda an understatement...so he and I walked away with some pretty awesome prizes :)

 That was last weekend--here's a recap of this past weekend :)



Friday Night my Friend Morgan was in town from NorCal...(She is one of my oldest friends--we've pry been friends for at least 22 years, but who's counting?!)...so we grabbed a few drinks on the patio at Crave!  And planned a trip for me to come vist her and her hubby, and some winerys in September!   After that I met up with my friend Christine and we saw Friends With Benefits.  Aside from some super uncomfortable "intimate" scenes, we both thought it was so cute :)

 Saturday I worked out, laid by the pool,  ran a few errands, went to church, and hung out with these cuties :)   We went to the playground, played monopoly, drew pictures (which are now hanging in our office at work) and wrote each other letters.  Sorry for the quality of the picture--I took it on my blackberry :S

 



Sunday Night Erin, Christine, Adna, Kailee and I went to Darios in Dundee for dinner.  4 of the 5 of us had never been there...and it definitely did not disappoint!  It was so good, but slightly nostalgic as we've clerked together all summer and school starts in a week. Wuff to that.

Fill me in Friends...how was your weekend?!  As always, thanks for reading...and be blessed today :)

Thursday Inspiration

"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

-Audrey Hepburn


Fill me in Friends...what do YOU Believe in?

S*ht This Dude Said...#1 (Guest Post)

This was a guest post from CAM...I hope you enjoy the first (and hopefully not the last) weekly installment of S*ht This Dude Said!!! I'm really looking forward to not only hearing your feedback...but also your stories as well. oxo EHA

As a faithful “Classes Cases and Chaos” reader, I was honored when EHA asked me to guest blog for her Sh*t This Dude Said section. I have been a victim of more of these tall-tales that dudes tell than I realize because honesty is always the best policy for me and because of this, I automatically assume the same is true for everyone else…boy am I living in a fantasy world.

When EHA and I were hashing over ideas for Sh*t This Dude Said, I shared with her the following story and now I'll share it with you...the lovely blog reader:

A little background:

I was in Chicago for a pre-wedding bridesmaid get together for my friend ALW. We hit up our usual Chicago stomping grounds: Wrigleyville. The typical Wrigleyville bar is the sports-divey sort due to the close proximity to the hallowed grounds of Wrigley Field (Can you guess my favorite baseball team?). However,  this time we decided to hit up one of the dance clubs. Wrigleyville was particularly packed this evening due to the fact that it was Pride Weekend in Chicago. While dancing with my Chicago-area friends in a very packed dance floor, I was approached by a very…very good looking guy in a very low cut v-neck tee who was surrounded by at least 5 girls. We will call him “Stanley” due to his “job”: Professional Hockey Player.

CAM: “Are you from Chicago?”

Stanley:” From here, but I live in NYC and DC.”

CAM: “That is interesting. Why do you live in both places?”

Stanley: “I play Professional Hockey in DC for the Capitals, but I live in NYC”

(whips out his phone and presents me with a picture of him in a bona-fide Washington Capitals Jersey with full gear…on the ice)

CAM:   thinking to myself:  “OMG I love sports…and Pro Athletes”

(I’m just going to go out on a limb here…I might as well have the phrase “Jersey Chaser” tattooed on my forehead…moth to a flame. )

Stanley: “I came in town for the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup celebration tomorrow; the girls I am with are my cousin and her friends…My cousin has a sweet roof-top pool at her apartment do you want to head back there with us”

This is where my lack of swimsuit and better judgment (thankfully) kicked in

CAM: “As much fun as that sounds…I'm gonna take a rain-check”

Stanley: ”Ok…well heres my email because I really think we need to be Facebook friends”

CAM: “Later”

Later that night, I looked up Stanley on Facebook and came across his name. I like to consider myself an amateur private investigator using a little tool I like to call “Google”

Turns out, Stanley wasn’t a professional hockey player at all, just a college player from a prestigious university. Once I got back to Omaha I was hashing my weekend over with my friend KHP:

CAM: “What I don’t get is how he got that picture of him on the ice in full gear… with other players? Photoshop Master?”

KHP: “Maybe he was a Make-A-Wish Wish Kid.”

CAM: “ZING!”

Summer Makeup

I don't know about the rest of you...but it has been HOT where I am this summer.  And not just the normal heat, but more like a frizz the straightest hair, melt your face off, bake dashboard cookies (yes I found a recipe in our local paper) in your car while your at work type of heat.  As good of a look sweating though my makeup is for me, I've found a few things that have not only given me a 'sweat proof', summery, and pretty reasonably priced look--that I thought I'd share with you :)  Enjoy!!!

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Tarte "4-Day Stay": I always think raccoon eyes because of my mascara dripping off due to the heat is a great look.  However, the general population doesn't seem to agree with that.  I've also mentioned in past posts (say that 10xs fast) that I love the natural look...and this covers both those problems.  It keeps lashes long, full, and dark for 4 days (I've definitely used this in the pool, steam room, long bike rides) and it has lived up to the hype.  I'm a little embarrassed of how light my lashes are, so I may apply it every 3ish days...but that's just me.  I again, bought this at Sephora...but you can buy yours right here!!!


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Urban Decay "All Nighter": This product claimed to set makeup for 16 hours...and it not only lived up to that...but it also has made my makeup SWEAT PROOF in the good ol' Nebraska heat. After applying you just spray your face (I usually spray my forehead area and then each cheek) and it sets your makeup without changing its appearance.  I've also noticed when I've used this that I don't have to oil blot like I normally do in the afternoon!!!  My favorite part (aside from how awesome the product is) is the large amount of product you get for the price.  I got mine at Sephora, but you can learn about this right here!

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Benefit "That Gal":  This skin brightening primer has become one of my summer favorites.  Mainly because I wear it alone--and my skin looks flawless...not to mention it smells like roses.  I've also tried it under my MAC Tinted Moisturizer (which I've mentioned here) and it really adds dimension to one of my favorite standbys!  I bought my product at sephora, but you can read about it right here!!!

Dolce and Gabanna "Light Blue": I've been wearing this since 6th grade.  My friend MBG got me hooked...and since then it has been my go to scent.  I don't know if it's the humidity and heat here that really emphasize this perfume, but I don't think I've ever gotten so many compliments on my Light Blue before.  I love how it is a light, citrus, feminine scent--perfect for the dog days of summer, which are still upon us.  I normally get mine at Von Maur, but you can check it out right here.

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 Stila "All Over Shimmer" Luminous Gold: I'm not huge into wearing foundation during the summer, I stick to my aforementioned MAC tinted moisturizer or nothing at all.  However, I discovered this product (at Sephora) and I am hooked.  I put it on the apples of my cheeks or on my cheekbones and blend it it--and I am literally radiant.  I tried it once mixed in to one of my Stila Foundations, and my skin looked like that 'dewy' glow that all the celebrities always have.  You can learn about it right here!!!


What are you go to makeups or make up tricks for the summer weather!?  Or just for that straight off the beach-sun kissed look!?  I'd love to know!!! oxo



Weekend Recap

It's Monday Again... This weekend ending thing is turning into quite a cruel joke.  I can't say that my weekend was 'epic' or anything along those lines, but it was pretty good...and there's a chance that I may have set a record for 'naps taken' (don't judge).

Friday I got home from work after stopping at the gym...and took a 5 hour nap. I then woke up and ate some veggie flatbread...and went to bed and slept for 12 hours.   (Sleep Total 17hrs)    

Started my Saturday at the gym with an amazing spinning class.  I always think it makes a huge difference when the music is great--and it definitely was  (Gaga, Journey, Britney, etc.).  Plus the instructor varied every single thing.

Following Spinning I took a long weekend walk with LJ.  She and I meet at the same trail every Saturday and walk and catch up from our respective weeks.  LJ is definitely my person in law school , and one of my best 'real life' friends too--so half of our walk is probably an ab workout thanks to all of our laughter.

After that, I cleaned up...came home and took a 3 hour nap (Sleep total 20 hours).
  
Following my nap I met up with CC, EH, KS, and AZ at the wine bistro at brix.

Each of the tables had different types of wine that lit up at the end of them...we were obviously sat at the "Malbec" table, ironically none of us drank any Malbec.

All over the Wine Bistro were stations like this where you inserted a 'card' and then pushed a button and either 1 oz, 2.5 oz, or 5 oz of wine would pour.  Some of the wines were average, and then others were 'high end'--which was a great way to try new things.  I ended up trying Skinny Girl Margarita (don't judge).  We all ended up getting different Martinis, and one was MORE than enough--they were so strong, but delicious. The food was delicious--I had an avacado cappeco (sp?) salad...and I'm already making excuses to get back there to have another one!!!

KS, AZ and EH

CC and Myself 

After Brix we decided to go see Crazy Stupid Love.  It was SO Good.  The story line was really cute, the actors were great, and not gonna lie Ryan Gosling was some really nice eye candy :)  The only bad part was that we had to sit in the 2nd row because we had so much fun at Brix, and let the time get away from us.

Sunday I woke up after a good 10 hours of sleep (Sleep Total 30 hours), worked out and then went to church with RKW.  The sermon was really powerful--on the rapture--and the scripture readings were fantastic.  After church RKW and I hung out for a bit, caught up on our respective lives, plans for the week, etc. From there I came home and did some family stuff my mom had planned and then worked on an excel spreadsheet for a couple hours...and since that lulled me into a state of drowsy--I took a 3 hour nap (Sleep Total 33 hours). 

Nothing like a relaxing weekend to get me motivated to wake up for a 545am spinning class Monday morning :)  Did you have a great weekend?! Fill Me in!!!

Ps-After Sunday Night's sleep...my Sleep Total for the weekend: 42 HOURS!!!