Hurrah! I finished oral arguments. A huge weight is lifted off me, and I'm hoping to take the momentum and get excited about studying for finals. I took last night and this morning off. I was pleasantly surprised, though it confirmed my intuition, to have a real connection with someone last night. Just as I had felt/imagined from seeing this person in the halls of school (yes, being judgmental), this person is bright, thoughtful, creative, and self-aware. We ditched the law school happy hour and walked a few blocks to catch a flick - Sin Nombre - which was just what I had been wanting to see. Walked home while talking ideas, movies, music, and books. I haven't really had this kind of artsy-bohemian talk since I moved here. There's something calming about being with someone who doesn't have any expectations about what I am going (or supposed) to say, but is never quite surprised by what I do say. I can't quite explain what I mean, but it's something like this: no matter how many leaps and zigzags my thoughts bounce through in a second, there's no questioning or surprised scoff "Where did that come from?" about the seemingly random thoughts or questions that then come out of me. Which just makes me feel free to think and share myself, my thoughts ... what a breath of fresh air...
All of this of course motivated me to check out my favorite used bookstore, Goodwill. I got 5 books and a brilliant pair of emerald green heels for a grand total of $4.82. Check 'em out.
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