In the afternoon walk along the lakefront out to Capitol Drive. The lakefront path is all iced over. There is ice clinging to the trees. The storm across Lake Michigan from the night before washed ashore and froze everything in ice. Walk back downtown. My feet get sore on the way home. At night go to Chino’s house on the southside to watch the Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL playoffs 28-23.
Fall on the ice and snow (twice)
In the morning walk up to the office. Work on a bunch of stuff. Very productive. In the afternoon walk to the post office to send out letters. It is snowing. Walk along the Oak Leaf Trail out to Capitol Drive. Walk back down Oakland Avenue. Fall on the ice and snow at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Newport Avenue. Walk down Farwell Avenue. Walk up Brady Street. Walk down Van Buren Street. Fall on the ice and snow at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Kilbourn Avenue. Listen to the NFL playoff games. The entire walk was a windy one, with a strong driving snow.
Encounter a parking nightmare
Go to the courthouse in the morning for a preliminary hearing. Encounter a parking nightmare. The lower level of the parking garage is closed off. Everyone else is thrown into a panic. There are no spots open on the other levels. I think on my feet. I move a construction barrier that is blocking off a couple of spots on the middle level. I park in the spot which I have now made into an open one. I act like there’s nothing unusual going on. I calmly exit my vehicle and walk to the courthouse. I go in for my hearing. I then calmly walk back to the car. Get in and drive off still acting like everything is proper and as it should be. My creative yet unauthorized maneuver was successful. Work at the office all afternoon. At night go to Orange Theory.
Doesn’t feel like winter
In the morning go to the jail for a consultation. Drive out to Sam’s Club to buy bottled water. It is raining heavily. Stop at McDonald’s for lunch. In the afternoon park near Cathedral Square then walk to the office. It is now sunny. Doesn’t feel like winter. Pick up some paperwork. Go to the Safety Building for two status hearings. Walk up to the office. Work on a bunch of stuff. At night ride on the Nordictrack. Follow along with a route following the Pacific Coast Highway.
Taco Bar
Go to the Safety Building in the morning for a couple of status hearings. Go to the office. Walk over to the Taco Bar for lunch. It is super cold outside. Walk back to the office. Work all afternoon. Client stops by with witnesses. Take statements. The baby they brought along with them gets fussy. Continue work until it gets dark outside. Back at home ride the Nordictrack bike. Follow the course in downtown SanFrancisco from Union Square then along the coast to the Golden Gate Bridge. The hills are incredibly steep. The incline adjusts on the bike automatically. Go to Orange Theory afterwards.
Handle a half dozen cases
Go to the courthouse. Handle a half dozen cases in all different courts. At the courthouse all day. Have lunch at the courthouse cafe. Pick up more cases over the phone while eating lunch. I am killing it and the new year is only getting started. Get home tired. Think about laying on the couch and zoning out. Change my mind. Go out for a walk. Walk up Prospect Avenue to North Avenue. Walk down Farwell Avenue. Walk up Brady Street. Walk over to the Fiserv Forum. Listen to Marquette lose in overtime to the Providence Friars.
Back to the salt mines
Go to the Safety Building in the morning. Back to the salt mines. Jury trial is adjourned. In the afternoon go back to the courthouse for a status hearing. Go to the southside to get an emmissions test. They are too busy and I leave frustrated. Go to Orange Theory.
Wind down my little holiday from work
In the morning do a water change on the fish tank. Stop at the office to finish up my trial preparation for Monday. In the afternoon, walk along the Oak Leaf Trail to Capitol Drive. Walk south on Oakland Avenue back downtown. Listen to the NFL Playoffs. The Minnesota Vikings upset the New Orleans Saints in overtime and the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Philadelphia Eagles. Stop at the office and scan old files until it gets dark outside. At night go for a brief walk to wind down my little holiday from work by walking east on Wisconsin Avenue and then north up to Juneau Park.
Reflecting off the high rises
Go to the office. Work on getting ready for next week. At sunset head out on the Oak Leaf Trail. See the glow of the setting sun reflecting off the high rises that perch above the path where I walk. Walk to Capitol Drive,. Walk east to Oakland Avenue. Walk back downtown. Listen to the Houston Texans come back in overtime to beat the Buffalo Bills in the NFL playoffs. Exciting.
Nice bounce back
Sleep in late again this morning. It was a nice, long night of restfull sleep. Energizing. Nice bounce back. Go to the office. Work very efficiently. Phone calls, letters, documents for court, time entries, the works. At night walk up the Oak Leaf Trail to Capitol Drive. Stop at Culver’s for a cheeseburger and a hot fudge sundae. Walk home a little sore but in a great mood.
