Almost there.....

I officially have 10 days until the Ohio Bar Exam takes place. I think it would be an understatement to say that I am freaking out more than I ever have before. Every time I sit down to study, I feel like I just develop one more issue/rule/subject to worry about. I will do everything I can in the next 10 days to keep getting ready, but frankly, I will be so glad when this is over. I can't wait to have my life back again. My mantra for the next 10 days is this:

For those of you who are going through the same thing right now:

KEEP GOING!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

At least that's what everyone who has taken this thing before has told me over the past few months. I believe them, but right now it's just really hard not to want to laugh in their faces. Kind of a sleep-deprived, crazy sort of laugh.....

But seriously, we will get through this and life will be so much sweeter starting August 2! I have so many things on the list of things that I want to do post-"bar studying". I mean, there is still a whole month of summer left for fun things like pool days, zoo days, park days........ I think I am most looking forward to the "sit and do nothing because I can" days though.

I will be notably absent until August 2 though. Since I know everyone reads my blog religiously and waits for my updates, I realize that this news is sad. But don't worry folks, soon it will be over. And when it is- We Will Celebrate!!!!

*Disclaimer: this post was totally so I could try to convince myself that this really will end at some point. Thanks for indulging me.  

My Current Life- July Edition

So, I have slightly absent on the whole blogging project lately...... Sorry. I've been crazy busy with studying for the bar exam which has taken over most of my life at this point. Thankfully, that will be over in less than a month. Then I promise I will be back in full force to entertain you! Meanwhile, here is a life update!

My birthday was yesterday on July 4th! I am 29 years old now........one more year before I hit the 30's. I had a BUNCH of fun birthday meals over the past few days. Probably enough birthday meals to last me for a few years. On Wednesday (the day before my birthday), my work friends and I went out to lunch. Then later that night, I went out with my boyfriend and our friends to a fantastic restaurant, Knotty Pine on the Bayou. It was soooooooo good and we had a lot of fun. The best part was definitely when they brought out a piece of cake and my friend Robbie started singing "Happy Birthday" REALLY LOUDLY. So loud that I seriously thought there were 20 people singing before I realized it was just one person. The other best part was when Tyler was convinced that his parents were somewhere in the restaurant just because he saw a car outside that was similar to theirs. They weren't there, but you probably already guessed that. 

My birthday lunch on Thursday was spent with two awesome friends where much girl-talk and catching up was to be had. I miss my friends so much right now. I can't wait for August 2nd to roll around so I can see them more often. 

Tonight, Tyler took me to Boca for my birthday dinner. IT WAS AMAZING. This is one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati for sure. We were able to order smaller portions of meals and we made our own version of a tasting menu this way. Absolutely Delicious. And the service is just perfect at all times. We were very pleased. I am very glad I chose this restaurant for my birthday. 

I am up to level 72 on Candy Crush. Big improvement. I am hating chocolate though; it's dumb. Really dumb. After the bar is over, I expect to totally crush this game (haha, I actually typed that without thinking about the name of the game.... I'm just that quick and witty folks).

My favorite band of all time, Hanson, put out their newest album recently. I know what you are thinking: "They are seriously still making music????" or "Do they still have long hair???" Well, the answers to those two questions are "Yes, of course they are because they are awesome" and "No, they have grown up, cut their hair, got married, and had babies." I am finally getting to go see them in concert in October and I can barely wait!! This new album is called Anthem and it is really good. It has been a constant in my car CD player since I got it. Love. 

I have the next few weeks off from work which is weird. It is to study for the bar of course, but I have never been off work for a period of time like this. I know I will have plenty of studying to do, but it will still feel weird to not go to work every day. I am excited though because I can do lunch with my dad on Friday like the old days! There is a little place called Jo An Japanese in Kentucky that we like to go to where there are like 4 menu items for lunch and we aren't always exactly sure what we are eating. It's wonderful every time. Also, we are usually the only white people in the whole place. That's when you know it's going to be good eats!

Hopefully I will update a little more often. I know my loyal followers have been really missing me!! ; )