I was just discussing with Jennifer this morning on the cellpiece how I am not a list maker. We were talking about how some people cross of the days on their calender and some people don’t. Let’s get real here, I don’t even really have a calender. I definitely don’t cross the days off. My desktop calender (those big huge suckers that are basically placemats for your desk) is still on September. Great. She said that of course I don’t mark off days in my calender, I don’t make lists either. I told her I make lists in my head. She said she was sure my head was a bad place to keep lists. Details.
Then Meg asked us this morning to make a list. So I’m going to make a list of things I’m happy about.
1. I’m happy that our Deal or No Deal costumes turned out so spectacularly. Except for the fact that a lot of people don’t know about the show Deal or No Deal. I guess they live under a rock. Hah. Here we are looking cute. 
The red glitter from our sweet dresses we got from Daffy’s (Clothing Bargains for Millionaires) was all over everything.
2. I am getting a dog this weekend. A wheaten terrier. I’m really excited. I know it is going to be a lot of work, but I really want a dog. I want to take care of a dog and I’m excited about the structure. Wheatens don’t shed, they don’t get too big, while still being big enough to run with me. I really want a dog I can run with. I wanted a lab, and my parents were dead against a lab. I do see their point, I’m not sure I can deal with a dog that weighs 80 pounds. Give me advice about my dog. I know wheatens need a lot of attention. So do I. My job is very flexible right now. Here is the picture the breeder sent me – 
They get lighter as they get older.
3. In about half an hour I’m getting sworn in as an attorney. It is really exciting. I’m still so happy I passed the bar. It is almost like graduating from law school all over again, just better. The best part (besides the fact that I don’t have to take it again) is that everyone else is so happy for me. I really appreciate the fact that people care. It means a lot.
4. I downloaded the new John Mayer Cd. I’ve never had one of his cds before. I like it. Gravity is my favorite.
5. Last night I got to watch, on TiVo, four of my favorite tv shows. Boston Legal, House, Bones, and Lost. It was a big night. I got a flu shot yesterday so I didn’t go run, but hopefully Elizabeth and I can go run tonight. This whole time change thing really sucks. A lot. Especially since I still can’t get out of bed in the morning.
6. The WEATHER. It has been so beautiful here. I need to be outside more. A lot more.
7. I am not going out of town for a while. Except to go pick up my puppy. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. I have had a great couple of months of travel, but I’m plum worn out. I need a break. Pretend like I live here. In my cute house.
Okay, that seems like a good number. I’m off to become a real live attorney. Kisses.
the thin line between optimism and delusion... 
Lists are great! I don’t usually make them either, except for silly stuff like which reality shows are better than all the others and stuff like that.
Seems to me that the swearing-in happens awfully fast after you find out! Is that common? In any event – congratulations! 🙂
I cant wait to see your dog!
And, yes, if I make lists and include the daily tasks of brushing my teeth just to have more on my list does that make me weird? PS – put CUPCAKES on your list! Love you!
Meg – since I live in a smaller city, and because I work for two superior court judges in the courthouse, I did get sworn in faster than a lot of people. The kids in the ATL have a harder time because the court has more rules since there are so many people being sworn in. There were probably 40 people TOPS being sworn in here in Augusta. So it is a lot more flexible. In the ATL they have big group swearing ins. UGA law is having a swearing in next week in the ATL, I’m going, but just to see everyone.
Betsy – I love the kind of lists you make. Lists like – “Go downstairs.” Good thing you sleep on the second floor. I miss you. Let’s make cupcakes soon. I went to that coffee shop today that I told you about and I totally wanted to sit around with the two girls that work there and talk shop about opening your own little store. But instead we just talked of how toasted I wanted my bagel and how some people like burned food. Sigh.