Photos Near the Apartment

The last few weeks of 2L year are winding down I’m struggling to understand scheme liability.  So, on a break, I’m posting some pictures I took near my apartment in Columbus.

Across the street:

 

Top 100 Movies… 128 days.

Michelle and I have made it a mission to watch the AFI top 100 by the end of August.  I will edit this page with a strikethrough every time we watch one.  I should note, we are using the 1998 list.  I’ve included the 2007 additions at the end of the list, but they aren’t part of the goal.  I should also note that we’ve seen many of them before, but for integrity’s sake, we will watch them all again.  100 movies, 128 days.

Updates, and the full list: 100 Movies, 128 Days.

Some Carolina Pictures

This is sort of a potpourri of photos I’ve taken while visiting Michelle.

First, Darcy tanning…

For my birthday, Michelle got me a Leatherman (awesome).  She also made me a root beer cake (delicious).  I quickly cut myself with the knife, and then cheered myself up with the cake.

 We took some pictures of Michelle to celebrate her graduation.

This is where graduation will be held:

Proof we went to a decent journalism school:

Some pictures from the drive home:

Stuff for Sale

If you need a dining table, wine rack, book shelf, computer desk, end table, or couch, and happen to be in the Columbus area, please let me know!

I also recently sold these books to Half Price Books…  Clearing out for the move…

Pictures from the Dogpark

Darcy loves the dogpark, and we try to go everyday. Here are some photos:

Grass has a hard time growing in the dogpark.

The dogs also make a lot of waste…

And leave behind some lonely tennis balls.

I Hate Cars

That’s an overstatement. I hate when my car is going to cost me money. I recently took my car in for repairs because it was having a bunch of minor issues.

Turns out, the air conditioning that isn’t that cool anymore: $900 compressor replacement. That whine from the back end: $2,300 rear differential replacement. That pain in my stomach… well that’s free.

The bottom line, I think I need a new car. I was thinking about getting a new car after the move to LA anyhow. I don’t want to move my car across the country, and the mileage it gets is terrible, so I’ve been thinking about selling.

So I’ve added to the to do list: find a new car.

Easter at Home

As promised, here are some of the pictures I took while I was at home for Easter.  I’m running a little behind on posting, so I apologize for that.  I’ll try to update this, and #lawtag more often during these last few weeks of the semester. First, some pictures of the dogs in the front yard (I can’t resist dog pictures):  

Everyone gave me birthday presents; I also got a chocolate bunny and a BP gift card from my parents:    

  

I spent some time taking pictures around the garage, here’s a quick gallery (click for larger images): 

Working on an L.A. Playlist for the Drive Out

I know its a while off, but a good, themed playlist can make or break a long drive.  This is what I’ve come up with so far (mostly the obvious, in no particular order):

1. Beach Boys – California Girls
2. Notorious B.I.G. – Back to Cali
3. Joy Electric – Matterhorn (not sure if this is a reference to Disneyland or not)
4. Bright Eyes – June on the West Coast
5. The Ataris – “Summer ’79” OR “Alone in Santa Cruz”
6. Everclear – “Santa Monica” OR “Like a California King”
7. Decembrists – “Valencia” OR “Los Angeles, I’m Yours
8. Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue
9. Sonic Youth – Pacific Coast Highway
10. 2Pac – To Live and Die in L.A.
11. 2Pac – California Love
12. The Mamas and The Papas – California Dreamin
13. Green Day – Welcome to Paradise
14. Mos Def – Kalifornia
15. Guns N’ Roses – “Welcome to the Jungle” OR “Paradise City”
16. Weezer – Beverly Hills
17. Phantom Planet – California
18. Rilo Kiley – I love L.A.
19. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication
20. Less Than Jake – Hell Looks a Lot Like L.A.
21. The Game – California Vacation [not safe for work, or most parents]
22. Eagles – Hotel California

I know it’s genre-biased, and I’m sure I’m missing some Dre and Snoop, but this is what came to my head, or came up with quick searches of my library.  If you have suggestions, please post them here.

Home for Easter

Just up today and tomorrow.  Back in Columbus by Monday.  I’m trying to take as many pictures as I can.  I’ll try to post good ones soon.

Also, Michelle and I booked tickets to L.A. to look for a house!

Stuff Around Michelle’s House

Michelle has a lot of nice things.  They are even nicer when you take time to appreciate them up close.

Like the bottom of a lampshade:

Or part of a clock:

A small statue:

A novelty carving:

(Did I just create an unauthorized derivative work?)

A pair of masks: