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02/05/2021

There’s a new udon shop in town! We opted to try Marugame Udon for dinner and were pleasantly surprised.

I do think it was a bit overpriced ($6.25 for half a feels like highway robbery...especially since it was a slice of fried spam with pickles and Kraft cheese), but overall the flavors were good.

The teriyaki chicken udon sauce was way too sugared, and I would have preferred a soup consistency — but that’s entirely preference. I’d definitely go back for the fried chicken sando 🤩

Not a bad dinner experience! Would recommend you try this new spot 😁

02/04/2021

Getting back into a good rhythm 😉
Maybe when Maximo is a little older I can sit him up in the kitchen while I cook and chat with him. 😆

02/03/2021

I’m convinced parents invented “brunch” because no new parent can get anywhere on time. 😰 This is my “breakfast” at 12pm. A breakfast I made in my own house and was still late to the table. 😅😂

I’ve been big on making sure I eat at least two good meals a day, with snacks interspersed, because feeding myself means I can feed the kiddo. It’s a daily struggle though and certainly one I don’t think I could have actually mentally prepared myself for either.

If you’re struggling with balancing your basic needs so those of your newborn, I believe it’s safe to say that we all are struggling. It’s completely ok to admit that you’re lacking sleep, haven’t showered, and have a ton of questions regarding this new family addition. Reach out to a friend or parents’ network if you need to chat about what’s going on. If you’re like me, taking a daily walk (until the OBGyn clears me to start running in a few weeks) is just the ticket to re-centering your mind and spirit. Getting out of the house for an hour, taking the kiddo out for some fresh air, is wonderful!

Cheers to many more (late) brunches and sneaking in extra snuggles with the little one. 👶🏻

12/29/2020

Sitting for one bar exam is daunting. Having to work, deal with family issues, and sit through more than one bar exam is beyond brutal. In fact, this entire experience should be added to Dante's rings. I sat for the Texas Bar exam 3 times and, before you read any further, let me be very clear: this is my own experience....

Sitting for one bar exam is daunting. Having to work, deal with family issues, and sit through more than one bar exam is beyond brutal. In fact, this entire experience should be added to Dante& #821…

12/12/2020

As many states have released scores, I want to remind everyone to be kind and considerate of those friends who busted ass to study during this ridiculous year and fell short of their goal. Reach out, say something, just BE there.

Failing the Bar exam is just as terrible as everyone made it sound. So, if you’re not a member of the crowd, this post is definitely for you.

12/19/2019

Seriously. Go get it!

After the year I’ve had – I’m a huge fan of instant gratification. But, since there’s really no way to fast-forward to Spring Bar results, I’ve been left to ponder my …

12/14/2019

Craving Italian & Greek? How about a lovely date night in Dallas? Visit Casa Verona! You're gonna love it.

So the Hubs and I have started training for the at Baylor. We started the Fit Girls Guide challenge and it’s been a really great few weeks, but it’s also been challenging fit…

11/05/2019

1. You Feel Unequivocally Alone. The short version? You failed the Bar and are now living on the tiniest one-person island. Drifting aimlessly, helplessly, in a sliver of existence you never knew you'd be trapped within. And it sucks so damn much. The long version: People suck. You failed the Bar and now, suddenly, many of the people who were cheering you on and trying to encourage you through the long wait before the pass-list posted are now nowhere to be found. [ 1,571 more word ]

Failing the Bar exam is just as terrible as everyone made it sound. So, if you’re not a member of the crowd, this post is definitely for you.

10/16/2019

The [almost] Finish Line - that awkward limbo where you're no longer a student but not quite yet a licensed attorney.

Waiting on your future is a level of mental fatigue I honestly could not fathom until now. There’s a complete difference between planning your life goals to get to a certain point and playing…

08/12/2019

You're gearing up for law school orientation. First, let me congratulate you for getting here. You are a certified badass and all your hard work resulted in this freakout overwhelming feeling to prepare before classes begin. Don't fret. You will be amazing. You're probably trying to figure out what to wear, what to pack, and if you need to print anything or read something before Day 1 of Orientation. [ 353 more words ]

You’re gearing up for law school orientation. First, let me congratulate you for getting here. You are a certified badass and all your hard work resulted in this freakout overwhelming feeling…

08/02/2019

This monster of an exam is nothing short of a hat trick. Truly. Day one lulls you in, and if you feel good about your performance, it’s almost like the Bar tees you up for a spectacular tumble downhill on Day numero dos. But Day three? Friends, Day 3 of the Texas Bar exam is the State’s Legal pièce de résistance… [ 767 more words ]

This monster of an exam is nothing short of a hat trick. Truly. Day one lulls you in, and if you feel good about your performance, it’s almost like the Bar tees you up for a spectacular tumble down…