I Love Sitting On A Deck

I was at my cousin's house for a few days, and we spent a great deal of time on the deck. Her wonderful husband built the deck, and it is so beautiful and relaxing. We sat out there talking, laughing, drinking margaritas, and just spending quality time with each other. We only spend a week together every year, so the time is precious. At night the deck looks so pretty with its low voltage deck lighting. And the potted plants and flowers placed around are such a nice touch. We had a wonderful time, and I can't wait to go  back next year.

I Hope Mel Gibson Is Finished

I thought Mel Gibson would have learned his lesson when he was called on the carpet before for his abusive rants. But I guess not The man is really sick. I hope he doesn't get anymore work. I had heard that Whoopi Goldberg had defended him, and I thought that was unfortunate. That is not the case. All she said was that she had not seen evidence of his racism while he was at her house. So that is better. I can't believe that anyone thinks they can get away with treating people the way he does.

I Think I Am Looking Better

Not everyone knows this, but I am vain. I mean really vain. I don't like to be seen when I don't look good. Which has been hard for me lately, because I haven't looked good for a while. I'm overweight, etc. from law school and the bar exam. And I haven't worked it off yet. But you can't just become a hermit. So I have had to go to work, parties, Starbucks, etc. not looking my best self.

A month ago, I started working out. And boy does it feel good. And I have started getting manicures and pedicures again. And trying to get enough sleep. And to relax. I think it is working. I think I look a little slimmer and better. I am paying more attention to my beauty routines, and that is paying off too. I need to get caught up on what is good now for anti-aging and find out what are the best wrinkle creams. I use to look much younger than my age, but now I think I look my age. And I don't like that one bit. I need to change that.

The Telltale Look Of A New Lawyer's Face

I am only saying this because I am a new lawyer myself. When someone asks you a legal question, you get this faraway, blank look on your face. This is because you are usually familiar with the subject the person is asking you, and you might have known the answer when you were studying for the bar, but now the answer escapes you. You have the blank look on your face, because, darn it, you can't remember the answer. You had to learn encylopedias of information during law school and the bar exam, and it just doesn't stick. I know I have had that look on my face when someone has asked me a question. I saw that same look on another new lawyer's face recently when I asked him a question. I felt sorry for him, because I knew how he felt. I felt better for me though, because he actually works at a law firm, with other lawyers and answers at hand, and still didn't know the answer. Made me feel better, because I am out there by myself.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo--A Must Read

I bought The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for my book club, but didn't finish reading it in time for the meeting. No worries, though, because I had read enough of it to know it is a keeper. OMG!! I love books that are so good you can't put them down. This is one of them. I then took it to the lake and pool on vacation. Was reading it every chance I got. It doesn't hurt that the main character is a journalist, as I am, so the issues in the book were near and dear to my heart. . I am excited there are two more books in the series, and I will be reading the next one in record time.

Seeing A Better Me, Little By Little

Rather than eating junk food and sweets all the time, I just do it once in a while now. I started excercising again a few weeks ago. I think I am looking better, but not good enough yet. Like everyone else, I want to find a quick weight loss product, but not sure there are any out there that work or won't hurt you. I am going to keep looking though. Because I need to trim up fast! I think if I keep on eating right, exercising, and drinking enough water, that will help. But hopefully, it won't take forever.

Perking Up My Skin

I have been spending more time now on grooming and beauty, and it is so nice to be back in the game. I am even exercising and eating better. Shedding the pounds and bad eating habits from law school. Never again! I can never go on that downhill slide again. I am also taking better care of my skin. Using anti-aging products and trying to learn what is new. I used to know the best products, but haven't had time in the last five years to get up to date. Just read an eye cream review and will keep on looking at what might be best for my skin. Getting buff is my newest goal!