| Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
| Dear Bar Bitch..... |
I get a lot of commentary here on "The Bitch"...all of which I appreciate...I sift through and make the decision to post or not to post mainly for the sake of not making the blog too insanely long....and not too mushy, even though I really do feel the love that gets sent here....cause you guys kick ass and you all know it....
A lot of common themes run through the mountain of unposted comments, so I thought I'd address a few.....and ask what you guys think too.....
What do you tell people when they ask how many times you've flunked the bar exam? Uhhhh....I tell them I've flunked it one time too many....and then I ask them how their sex life is.....frequently an even more uncomfortable silence ensues....hey, are they asking me out of concern for my welfare? or is something else going on? like they're trying make me feel like shit?
Why do you think people take time to bash people who haven't passed the bar? Oh this is a fabulous question...Fear. Plain and simple baby. Anyone who feels anything other than genuine compassion for ye who haven't passed yet, is scared out their mind. If they've already passed, then it' s some other fear, fear of not measuring up somewhere in life, because what is the Bar really except a very public ruler of measuring up to an ideal of something? A secure person understands this test for what it is...and feels no need to belittle you....
How can you be so positive all the time? Are you happy you failed? It's kind of weird. No I am not happy I failed, but I'll take it...I'm not going to curl up and die.....it's a test.... I have met people who are succeeding under conditions that are beyond anything I could even imagine....if they can do it, I can too...and if I can survive my little drama at 28...I can't think of much worse the law can throw at me later...think maybe I'll lose a case? An appeal? Boo...fucking....hoo....
I don't think it's weird to be upbeat....I used to be pretty freaking depressed, I like upbeat better...I'm not going to judge how you get through this time, should you choose a more sedate route....just thought you might like to know that there are plenty of other competent, intelligent, unlucky people out there struggling though this time in their own unique way as well....
It seems fine to blog about failing in cyberspace, but how do you really tell people you failed? Like the people you work with especially? I agree...a lot of what I do here gives me a measure of padding and that is part of why I love it so....probably best to think in advance about what it is that you'd like to tell people about how you did on the bar...if you want to tell them anything at all...maybe all you owe them is, "Nope, didn't get it this time, it was a real bitch,"....."how are you doing though?"....this is so incredibly personal....there is no good answer I can give you....but being prepared will probably make you feel better.....
Are you a hottie bar flunkie? Why don't you post a picture on "The Bitch" so we can see you? These are the ones that amuse me most....even in the middle of failing the bar exam we are still seeking some hot action....love it, really and truly....what a hoot..... |
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| Monday, November 27, 2006 |
| 12 Weeks of Bar Review....Joy to the World!!!! |
I hope you actually enjoyed some turkey people!!!! and here we are again!!!!!...the 12 week countdown.....I've done it so many times now it's not even a cause for alarm anymore...and since Christmas is coming, you know I can't help myself, I have to draw the cheesy parallel...the 12 days of Christmas....and the 12 Weeks of Bar Review....and a partridge in a pear tree, (or is that oh poor me? :) )
Nah....you know what I'm doing is ruthlessly memorizing everything I can get my grubby little paws on this time (a la flash cards and my dry erase board).....and I'm knocking down a sick number of MBE's every day and then dissecting them....what could be a better way to move into the approaching season of cheer? Hah!
You know as soon as I get this NC license I'm just going to turn around, sit for VA and leave this grand old state forever? You heard it here first people..... but I swear....it has really become a point of honor now.....this thing is just not going to whip my ass.... |
| posted by Bar Bitch @ 1:05 PM |
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| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 |
| New York, New York |
| It would seem that some of our readers here have had some not so kick ass news concerning the New York and New Jersey Bars....take heart guys....I know for certain that your Bar is a hell of lot more competitive than mine here in NC.....my heart goes out to everyone up North who didn't get the news they were expecting.....so sorry guys.... |
| posted by Bar Bitch @ 4:31 PM |
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| Tuesday, November 14, 2006 |
| Misery Loves Company? |
I think it is pretty much a given that if you are studying for the bar exam that your life will suck ass. You will have no social life, you will take no road trips, you will probably shoot no shots, not go to your best friend's bachelor's party and watch naked hooters and you might even skip New Year's Eve, Turkey Day or even Christmas if you are really old school, hard core (and really scared).
Bottom line thinking is.....there is NO TIME.....for ANYTHING.....except STUDYING.....we are SACRIFICING....to the BAR GOD, for god's sake.......and I think the mentality is that if we deviate from the plan, we might anger the Bar God, (or gods, if you're more polytheistic)...and He'll flunk your Sorry Ass if you do otherwise.....
Other kinds of mental processes we immerse ourselves in right now? Hmmmm lets see...there's the..."I can't be happy and pass mantra"....the "if I'm enjoying life I'm not putting in a solid effort" mantra....and the "if I'm not completely wiped and neurotic, snapping like a rabid animal at everyone I love and care for, there is no possible freaking way I'm prepared for this thing" mantra.....
If you're doing this all again and I"m sorry you have to, I just want you to know that I said screw it all after the first one....I got a lot happier with bar review....and you can laugh all you want 'cause no, I'm not licensed yet....but I am mere points from passing lovies...(I'm out of state for crying out loud and I did home study....cut me slack!!!!!) but I haven't been depriving myself like I did in the past...and you know what?....my scores have only gotten better.....
I do study like it's a job....8-6....but I take off on the weekends....and I'm treated to ridiculous treats and sexual favors when I remember what's on the back of my flashcards (get a guy who really means it when he says he wants to help!!!!!)....it doesn't all have to be misery.....go get some company.....and maybe some purple hooter shooters? |
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