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[vicarz]

LAW SCHOOL CRAP

I've made a decision. I'm going to buy one last lottery ticket. If I win, I may go to UMich. I'm not interested in the big-bucks 80 hour a week job that UMich would get me, and unlike most law school grads I am already in mid-career and doing pretty good already. GMU fits my so-so aspirations, so I think I'll just send them the confirmation

IF I don't win the lottery. One last chance. Um, why go to law school if I win the lottery? I'll tackle that one later...

EDIT: Ugh I told my lawyer work bud about this, and again got yelled at. He suggested writing the admissions group, telling them how much I'd just love to go, but that to do so I'd really need a scholarship (as opposed to loans). There is something appealing about always being able to write my own ticket.

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[kernelpanic.livejournal.com]

are we talking "scratch off" ticket here, or power ball?

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Oh it has to be insane millions jackpot - so the inconceiveable tax on those who suck at math known as mega-power-jackpot or somesuch.

ARGH I told this plan to my attorney / co-worker / friend and he went ballistic. "Are you nuts!?" Sigh...where is the insane jackpot that makes going there possible?

I feel stupid passing up this amazing opportunity, but while it's one hell of an offer, it's not really one that fits my lowly goals. I suppose if I'm single forever I might not mind long work weeks - but I want to have a life and/or family someday!

[kernelpanic.livejournal.com]

Ann Arbor is a college town, full of undergrads and such, last I checked.

OTOH, there comes a point, I think, where some people do need to dig in, at a familiar place, with the same old boring people, to make a stand and have a nice stable settled life.

I'm not helping here, am I?