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Life Updates – Summer 2020

About Me Life Updates Thoughts August 2, 2020August 23, 2020 by Alison

Hi everyone! It’s been a little while since I last posted, but we’ve had some exciting things going on in our little corner of the world, so I figured I’d provide a little update. It also happens to be almost exactly one year since I did my last “life updates” post, so I couldn’t have …

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Grieving a Loved One During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Thoughts April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Alison

We all grieve the loss of a loved one in different ways. Some of us surround ourselves with family for support. Others withdraw, seeking to be alone with our thoughts until we have enough time to process them. But what happens in times of social distancing and “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders? Many of us …

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My Goals for 2020

About Me Goals Thoughts January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 by Alison

Who has two thumbs and can’t believe we’re already five days into the new decade? The answer would be ME. It’s honestly astounding that 2019 is already long gone. I know it’s kind of cliche to say “[insert year here] was a CRAZY year yada yada yada,” but 2019 really was crazy for me. I …

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The Post-Bar Exam Blues and How to Beat Them

Law School Life Self-Care Thoughts October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Alison

Ever since I took the bar exam back in July, to some extent or the other, I’ve been dealing with what’s known as the post-bar exam blues. And I’m not alone – a quick Google search (or a scroll through my Facebook news feed) will show that it’s a common feeling among recent bar examinees. …

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My Goals for 2019

About Me Goals Thoughts January 3, 2019January 6, 2019 by Alison

Happy 2019, everyone! Have you made any goals for the new year? Now, I’m going to be up front with you – I have a love/hate relationship with the whole “New Year’s Resolution” concept. On one hand, I love the idea of starting off the new year by challenging myself to be better. On the …

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A new beginning.

About Me Thoughts December 21, 2018December 22, 2018 by Alison

Every year on my birthday, I try to envision what my next year will look like. Most years, this is a pretty straightforward exercise. Last year, for example, it was “school, work, school, work, get married, school.” And do you want to know what I did last year? I was in school, I worked, then …

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Hi, I'm Ali.

Lawyer. Newlywed. Cat mom. Skin care addict. Adult-ish.

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