a new lease on life

we just had an 8-day jury trial that ended and i feel like i have a new lease on life. i say 8-day jury trial, but you have to understand that it has been so much more than that. we have been dealing with motions for the trial for several weeks, and because we took a couple days off during the trial to handle criminal matters, the trial has spanned more than 8-days. i have been to work early, stayed late, and had shortened lunch breaks. i have dreamed about the trial on multiple occasions, and i am happy to say that the trial is now over. it has been a great experience and very interesting, but i am ready to return to a slightly slower pace. only one month left in my clerkship and i will be sad to leave it, but am so excited to be at home with madeleine!