Chris's Journal

A Full Weekend

Teresa and I made a trip up to Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati are this weekend. We spent several hours at the Cincinnati Art Museum and then Krohn's Conservatory. A large portion of the Art Museum was shut down due to renovations. However, my favorite parts, the American and Impressionist areas, were open. Teresa pointed out that the painting, The Swing, which was used as the basis of one of the acts in the musical Contact was at the museum. While I enjoyed several paintings at the Museum, I enjoyed the hour we spent at the conservatory.

There's only one problem with going to a conservatory like Krohn's this time of year, most of the flowers are not in bloom (the special exhibit, a few in the "Palm House," and some of the Orchids were in bloom). I did get a few good pictures of the ones that were and I'll be posting them a little later, once I have time to work the images down to size, etc... As we went in the late afternoon, the sun provided a chance for some good pictures that emphasized light and shadow.

After a wonderful afternoon, Teresa and I then took my sister to dinner and went out with some of her friends. We ended up staying the night up there in Samantha's apartment. And to top it off, by time I was about ready to say it was time to head back down here, it was snowing pretty bad. I'm guessing they got about two inches of snow (at least, that's how high it was on the top of my car). So, we ended up waiting for the snow plows to clean the streets. Partially because of the late start getting home, I'm still up finishing up laundry that I need for tomorrow. However, now that the last load is in the dryer, I think it's time for precious sleep.

The Joy of Blogging

It’s been snowing tonight. Not a big surprise with the temperatures that we’ve been having (along with the rest of the country). The drive home from church was an interesting one. The road crews were delivering their usually prompt service, as in no service, to most of the area and the roads were covered in snow and ice on the way home. I spent part of the evening with Teresa watching West Wing and drinking Starbuck’s coffee. Made the fun trip home from her place by back roads (translate: a salt truck never visits the street). Because several of the streets didn’t have any cars on them, parked or otherwise, I got to play a little though. (Emergency brakes can be fun!)

Got home to find the porch light turned off. (I know I left it on. Guess I’m going to talk with the roommate again.) Reading for class was dull as usual and I spent a little time watching TV. Caught Dave Chappelle’s new show on Comedy Central. Weird. By far the oddest sketch comedy show I’ve seen in quite some time. The worst was when he played a blind black man that was a white supremacist. The best was his “training video” for new employees of a Kinko’s type store. The sketch demonstrates all the rude behavior that is traditionally found in such a place. But, to say how the show really rates, South Park is a deeper show both on a comedic and intellectual basis. Take that for what you will.

Well, it looks like the snow has stopped for now. It’s also way past the time I intended to go to bed. So much for an early night.

Oops

Missed class for the first time this semester yesterday. Fortunately, only one class though as my afternoon class was cancelled. I just want to say, not that everyone alive doesn't already know this, but waking up sick really stinks.

Today turned out to be a rather easy day. I spent most of it in the library working on the laptop. My afternoon class was cancelled again and I had to stick around until an afternoon meeting with one of my professors. I had a nice and relaxing night though. Well, it's time to get some rest for the day tomorrow.

One Week Down

It's now been a week since I started back with law school for the spring semester. Classes are going well so far and I'm enjoying them overall. I've really enjoyed the first couple of days of criminal law and civil procedure. I have a new teacher for Civ Pro and his teaching style is much more conducive to my type of thinking. Which means, hopefully, my grade in that class will go up. And since that was my highest grade anyway, it will be an ever better thing if it does. Well, back to studying and my work on things around the house.

Back to School

Well, it's time to start classes once again. I've spent the last few days spending a great deal of time preparing for classes for my first week. This has been aided by my recent acquisition of a new laptop. My course schedule this semester is similiar to last, with one change. Legal Research is done and I'm now taking Criminal Law.

My Schedule:

The good news about this schedule is that I only had to buy one new book for my classes. Of course, I'm sure I'll get more then that due to study aids, outlines, and other additional books.

Well, back to studying. . .

P.S. - Happy New Year!