Weekend Away

My dad and I spent this last weekend in Omaha. Between Accepted Students’ Day at the law school and our appointments to see apartments, we were pretty busy. We looked into 14 properties, physically viewed 10, and were able to eliminate only 2 of the ones we viewed.

Do you want to know my favorite thing about Omaha? Freeways. Everywhere. Seemed like we were always on I-80, 680, 480, or the 75. No matter where we were headed, we got there in 15 minutes it seemed. So, that’s good.

Dad wanted to find a local favorite place for pizza, so on Friday, based on Yelp reviews, we went to Mama’s Pizza. Dad was less than thrilled with his “all meat pizza” (doesn’t even sound appetizing) but I loved the pepperoni. Dad at least liked looking at all the sports memorabilia decorating the place.

Dad’s mood improved even further when he realized we were done with dinner early enough to catch the end of Creighton’s baseball game against Missouri State. They were playing at the new TD Ameritrade Park, which was his one must-see for the trip.

The park was really nice. Aside from that though, I’m not yet in love. We didn’t get a chance to visit the Old Market, which I have a feeling I’ll enjoy. I told my dad several times that it’s hard for me to say out loud that I’m moving to Nebraska. It’s easier for me to say Omaha for some reason. Maybe because I know it’s a bigger city than Salt Lake.

When I got home, I had plenty of DVR to catch up, which is how I spent my Sunday evening. My favorite recording was definitely the season finale of SNL hosted by Justin. Oh how I love him. And I can never decide what I think about Lady Gaga (who was the musical guest). If nothing else, I enjoy the anticipation of what her eccentricities will bring. I’ve actually been listening to her new album all week, trying to figure out which songs I like (usually takes me a few times through Gaga’s songs to decide).

I was listening to one track, “You and I,” and I was confused. It almost sounded Country. Then I realized it was kind of catchy and maybe I liked it. Then I heard the lyrics, “Something about this place. Something about lonely nights and my lipstick on your face. Something about my cool Nebraska guy. Yeah, something about my baby, you and I . . . We’ve got a whole lot of money but we still pay rent, ‘cause you can’t buy a house in Heaven. There’s only three men that I’m’a serve in my whole life: it’s my daddy and Nebraska and Jesus Christ.”

Now I can’t stop listening to that song and laughing. I guess if Gaga can do Nebraska, so can I.

Good News

Oh hey, I'm going to law school

Just paid my seat deposit. Yay :)

Bluejays?

I'm not a fan of bird mascots or royal blue. I'm more about navy and large cats. Yet I think I might be okay as a Bluejay.

My whole life I've pictured myself living in some big city on the East coast. I ignore the fact that the mid-West even exists. Yet I'm having fun looking for apartments in Omaha.

I think I want to go to Creighton, but as I told my dad yesterday, I don't know why I feel that way. What I do know is I almost just bought these pants:

And then I remembered I don't have any money :)

Law School Updates

I got tired of writing posts about being wait listed, so from now on I'll just post updates on the side of my blog.

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Accepted: Creighton University

Hey, in 2008 it was the country's 3rd most Mormon Friendly Law School. It may have slipped since then, but the Dean included a hand-written note on my acceptance letter, indicating they have 3 faculty and many students from Utah, ready made friends for me. That's something to consider.

Wait Listed: Georgia State University

Why do I have a feeling the next two months are going to feel very long?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Georgia State is ranked higher than Penn State. So I'm thinking I can probably expect a lot more of these emails...

Wait Listed: Pennsylvania State University

I've been placed on Penn State's wait list. I have mixed emotions about this situation. It's better than a rejection in that I know there's still a chance that I'll get into my #1 choice. But at the same time, it's disappointing to not have that acceptance letter. I won't know if I have a spot until at least the end of March. I wouldn't mind a few prayers for the miracle that I'll get offered a spot :) I'll keep you posted.  

Accepted: University of Akron

Think Zipsie and I should become Zips? :) I'm pleased to announce that it's an option. And Ohio isn't quite Pennsylvania, but at least it's east of Utah! This is the first school I've heard back from. I'll keep you posted on future acceptances and rejections...