Blue the dog is so pretty...

This is what you do when you have no TV to entertain you...you dress up your best friend's perfectly sweet dog. Oh, I think she loved it! Plus, this seriously was the most fun I've had so far on my vacation...

The nudes? This way, please

Today I went to the Minneapolis Art Institute for some quality times. They had a special art exhibit titled "Villa America," which featured American modernist artists from 1900-1950.

I thought the art work was pretty sweet, but the exhibit design was, um, interesting. For example, they placed all the nude portraits in one room. There's nothing like walking into a room full of boobies, I always say...

The Chronic-what-les of Narnia

So, I don't know if anyone has heard about how the Chronicles of Naria is being marketed to Christians...and how they have "sermon" ideas that inter-play with the story of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

Well, people...I got to experience such a sermon ON CHRISTMAS EVE!!! WHATEVER! It's just too weird for me to describe: there was a modern day "drama." And a dog as part of the drama (the best part of the service, mind you)...and well, I am just semi-speechless, I don't know what to say. I want to go back to my old church, with Christmas songs and Bible verses. At least then I'll know that the heck is going on!


Oh, and on a related note, here's a little something something for your viewing pleasure: it's a hilarious SNL skit, thanks to Courtney.

I hate ryan courtney, too

Apparently someone googled "i hate ryan courtney" and got this blog. I wonder if it's now well-known: Ryan AND Courtney are hate-worthy. j/k I heart them!

More importantly, I wonder what this "Ryan Courtney" did for someone to hatefully google him...I think I'll google all my friends that way, just to make sure there are no hate web sites dedicated to them. I only want popular friends!

Vacation makes me stupid

ahhh...vacation. I'm watching a "Next" marathon (it's an MTV dating show), and making fun of all the idiot people on the show. I just realized that I'm actually the idiot for watching a "Next" marathon. An idiot and mega-boring. Sorry!

I love you too

And by "you too" I mean the band.

I went to a U2 concert last night (yes, I know I had an exam this morning, thank you very much), and it was quite good. But the best part of my concert-going experience was sitting next to an old man. Now, this old man is by far and away the best fellow concert goer...he didn't call anyone on his cell phone or take pictures with his cell phone (I don't think he even brought a phone with him) AND he didn't make out with his lady friend!

From now on, I'm only going to concerts with old people (or at least people who act old, like me - I swear, my back is hurting from standing too much).

oh, professor funk

so billy-boy actually asked, on the exam, what his published opinion on something was. not kidding.
gotta love that guy. i wonder how he fits his big head through doorways.

acupuncture = scary

First, let me start out my saying: I'm NOT afraid of needles. No way. I thought acupuncture sounded interesting...and since an acupuncture therapist was at our school yesterday, I thought I'd give it a shot - no pun intended.
Anyways, to make a not-so-long-story shorter, I ended up fainting: twice! And I started sweating uncontrollably. Ewwwww. Before I fainted, it felt pretty cool - I had little needles in my ear and on the side of my neck (to help me de-stress and sleep better). Well, I slept pretty good last night...and I feel alright, so maybe it worked!

WTF?!

Liz, someone beat you to it. Someone else has a "Don't You Hate Pants" blog, and they were first. I feel violated. Or maybe this means we should join forces in the fight against pants. Or maybe we could buy them out - like when someone else already has your band name, but you're a much better musician.

F*ck apple

yea, that's waht i said.

my pooor sick ipod, that i paid $30 for shipping to have apple fix even though i still have a warrantee...is NOT FIXED AT ALL. it just died again before i could even install the new software that i have to reinstall!!

and now i'm listening to really bad hold music on the phone so i can yell at them.
even comcast picks up customer service calls right away.

i officially hate apple.

the things we do for love...or ...legal experience, anyway

So i'm in the middle of finals, hell, aren't we all, but guess what? tomorrow i get to drive down to eugene for a settlement conference for work.

WHY would i do such a stupid thing, you ask?
easy! b/c this is probably the ONLY time in my entire law clerk career that i've been asked to actually participate in negotiations. like, i get to open my mouth. fancy.

so, don't get jealous, just because i get to spend the day in my car (in a suit, i might add) listening to NPR and pretending i'm thinking about admin. awesome.

Gross

I'm wearing the same clothes for the third day in a row. But, it's FINALS and I don't have time for personal hygiene.

So, I just took an exam this morning. I love exam days: when my exam is over, I'm too "tired" to do any other studying, and don't feel guilty for watching movies made in the early 90s (or Rachel Ray) at 1:00 in the afternoon (hey, "For Love or Money" is a GREAT Michael J. Fox movie. Check it out.

good news

lookin good, law nerds. according to article i just read on MSN.com (the world's most reliable source)--we will make about 750,000 more in our lifetime than suckers who didn't go through this fabulous and rewarding experience!

except probably not me, b/c honestly when will i ever find/take a high-paying job.

whatevs. my rewards come in free coffee from the library! and of course, that warm fuzzy feeling i get from spending my time here.

Santa's a-comin

SO jenn and I got annie's christmas present today: it's a purple and black striped "cat body pillow" that she can play with and roll around on and stuff. it's got catnip in it.

oh man, i love cat toys.

ahhh...finals

• Number of times guy sitting across from me in the library has yawned: 12
• Number of times I've yawned: 0
• Number of times I've fantasized about running away from this place: 435
• Number of times I've mixed up numbers from various UCC code sections: 34. Or is it 43? Whatever.
• Number of times I giggled (inappropriately) over the concept of "spot zoning:" 8
• Number of times I've worried about my sick ipod: Can't count that high
• Number of cookies consumed since the start of reading period: 115
• Number of dogs I've seen wearing sweaters since it's been cold: 3 (people! Your dogs are cold - get them sweater pronto)!
• Number of times I giggle over dogs wearing sweaters: 67

Another one bites the dust...

I kind of liked this couple. Maybe her eating disorder had something to do with it.

OH NO!

I think I have a sick ipod. And by "sick," I mean none of my music is on it anymore. NONE!!!!!! Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me Help me

Going through pictures on my computer

...and I came across THIS! I forgot about this picture - I think Paula sent it to me, and it's just as funny as the first time I saw it. Then again, I have a thing for fat cats! And is it just me, or is that cat sitting out its tongue? hahaha fat cat

Pathetic or Awesome?

Those of you who know me well know that I often dream about celebrities--for instance, I once dreamt that I went shopping with Kathy and Paris Hilton. Well, last night I dreamt I was working on Nick Lachey's divorce team as an assistant attorney. Our team was pumped because California is a community property state and Nick was set to get half of everything. No prenump. Eh? In the dream Jessica was a real beotch. So now I've combined the two things I think about most in my dreams. Celebrity gossip and the law. I think I need some new hobbies.

NIN roid update

So apparently I am one of many contemplating whether Trent Reznor indulges in performance enhancing drugs. My favorite is Saint's post discussing his hesitancy to point out Reznor's insane buffness out of fear that Trent might also be capable of teleportation and come beat the s*@t out of him.

I know what you're thinking: "Who cares, Courtney. The late 90s are calling - they want their taste in music back. And isn't it like 9:30 p.m. on a Friday? Don't you have cooler things to do than obsess over the possible drug use of an admitted drug-user?"

And I would respond with: "No, no I don't. I'm supposed to be writing a paper and just remembered that I once wondered whether Trent was on steroids. And as itunes shuffle just landed on the NIN song "Only," it's a sign that I must tear myself away from 'paper-writing' to investigate."

But on a serious note, check out "Only" from "With Teeth." It's SO good. It's NIN dance-tastic . . . Like Madonna ON STEROIDS!

Sweet Valley High Madness!

Did you know that there was a Sweet Valley High tv series! It's available on Netflix for all you fans.

Guilty pleasure

It's embarrassing...it's not my kind of music, but I am actually enjoying the new Madonna CD. It reminds me of my beloved Kylie (who is absolutely fantastic, and who I have a girl-crush on). She better get better...stupid cancer.