Friday Five 8/3/2018

Happy Friday! How is it August already??? This Summer FLEW by. I can't believe I start my 3L year in 2 weeks. I tend to forget my little "Friday Five" posts but I remembered today! Here are a few favorites from this week!

1. Mini-Vacation
Last weekend, I went with my parents on a quick 3 day get-away to my grandparent's cottage on Lake Michigan. I read books on the beach, picked fresh blueberries, ate the best ice cream, made smores and enjoyed some wonderful family time. It was the perfect little getaway before 3L year stars.

Get to Know Me

Hello! 

I have noticed a pretty large group of new followers and readers so I decided to do a little "get to know me" post. I am a naturally nosy person so I always love reading posts like this from other people. 

Supplies for Law School: What I Actually Use and What Was a Waste of Money

So I have about 2 more weeks of summer before my 3L year of Law School. I do not know where time has gone- it flew by! I had a reader request this post and I think it is a great one. I will be talking all about the supplies I use in law school and compare/contrast what I bought for my 1L year and all the things that were a waste of money because I never ended up using them.

I have always LOVED school supplies shopping. I would beg my mom to take me shopping for new school supplies at the beginning of August so I would have a few weeks to completely organize and decorate my binders and notebooks. College didn't change anything except now I had to buy my own school supplies. When I was getting ready to start law school, I was so pumped to get all new fancy school supplies. A lot of those things I bought 1L year, I still use... but a lot of things I never really used and ended up being a waste of money. So today I am laying out all the things I truly use in law school for the last 2 years and all the things that were a waste of money. 

Tips for Time Management in Law School

Hello everyone!

This post is the result of several requests- I absolutely love getting reader requests for posts because then I know I am producing content that people want to see. Anyway, I am going to talk about time management in law school.... it's hard ya'll. However, there are ways it make it easier to manage your time amidst the madness that is law school.

I have always been a busy person. In high school, I traveled the country showing horses as well as being a strong student and having a part-time job. In college, I carried a full course load for a double major, was a varsity athlete, lead student organizations, planned a wedding and worked part-time. I was used to being busy and having to get a lot of things done in the mere 24 hours in a day. Then law school started and I felt like I was juggling a bunch of sticks on fire with one hand tied behind my back. Now two years in, I have improved on my time management skills (though I am nowhere near perfect). Law school has pushed me to utilize my time in the most effective way possible in order to get through without floundering. For all those out there starting law school or looking for some tips to finish strong, here are some things that have helped me improve my time management skills as a law student. Without further ado, here are my top 7 tips!

Easy, Simple, Healthy Lunch Ideas for the Student (or Intern) on the Go

Good morning! Today we are talking about quick, easy lunch ideas that are actually healthy for you but aren't too involved. I don't know about you guys, but I am ALWAYS on the go. It's either bouncing between classes and work or my internship through the summer... just go, go, go. I am usually pretty good about prepping and meal planning for our dinners and having something quick in the house for breakfast but I tend to forget about lunch. In undergrad, my lunch was usually a thing of Easy Mac or Taco Bell... it was quick but definitely not healthy.

As I get older, I am more conscious of my health and during law school, I realized just how unhealthy my lunch habits were. While in law school, I have pretty much no money to eat out so I pack my lunch 99% of the time. It has taken a while but I have finally figured out some good lunch ideas for when I am on the go and need something quick without sacrificing my health. So here they are!!