Well, in light of everything that's going on the world, it seems silly to start off a post with that sort of thing. But at least I'm able to help in my own way. I'm working with the Courtroom 21 project at school, and we've been asked to put together a website so that state courts from all over the country can enter in whatever resources, equipment, people or money they have available so that it can be redistributed to the courts in the affected areas. I'm really excited about getting to work on this, it'll give me a lot of really great visibility with the administration and faculty, and I get to do something for the rebuilding effort. I'm just a bit nervous. My web building skills are somewhat rusty, but I think I'll be ok once I get going.
Anyway, the 1L trip to Colonial Williamsburg was quite fun. I talked to a guy who is in my torts class and an actual adult for awhile, and he's, dare I hope, not a Republican! Hurray! It was nice to have a politically un-guarded conversation for a chance. After that tour, there was a little reception, and I talked to another woman who is my age, and it turns out we're both having the same sort of "issues" with the 22 year old bubble-heads. Yay again! It's not been easy but I think I'm starting to find some people with similar outlooks and backgrounds, which is a very good thing.
This weekend I have maybe 6 hours worth of homework to do, and depending on how much I have to do for this website, I should have time to knit something. I don't even know where my knitting projects are at this point, it's sad. I sort of want to make socks for some reason. Not like I need more knit socks or anything, but they might be a good Christmas gift for somebody. Actually, doing some gift projects would be a good idea. I have a stash of hat and mitten sets I've been working on for that. Might as well get a few more things done. I've found several patterns for knit and crochet flowers that might be kind of fun to do with some scraps. They look cute on hats, but would also be cute as little pins for sweaters or blazers.
By the way, if anyone is looking for a new project and a chance to help with the relief efforts, KnitWhits is donating 20% of the proceeds from all sales between now and the 10th to the Red Cross. Tina has some great patterns and wonderful kits, and she's a reall wonderful person to boot.
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I'm glad to hear you're settling in. The Courtroom 21 Project seems interesting and worthwhile, and it's always good to have a knitting project handy :)
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