Frog and Toad are Friends

So my computer doesn't seem to like blogspot.com today. We'll see if this works.

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I failed quite miserably in keeping in contact with my high school friends. When I started college, I threw myself in to life at Swat - and didn't really want to be reminded of "where I came from." As corny as it sounds, I felt that I needed some time to figure out who I am - which after all is what college's all about. Being free from contact with former friends and family (probably much of the reason I didn't make too many trips home...), I thought would give me the freedom to figure things out. I still care about friends from home - and think about them often - I just resisted contact. When I'd visit G-town, I'd stay with my family and unless I ran into Mer at the wellness center or was contacted about a gathering at the Pub, did little to seek out people. But at this point, I want to develop relationships with friends from home again. I can't really pinpoint why all of a sudden this urge has developed, but it is. So I started by e-mailing some friends... There's a lot to catch up on - and hopefully we'll be able to keep in contact better of the next years. If there are any g-town lurkers, speak up :)

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As some of you might know, I've been working on a pro-bono asylum case. A man is seeking asylum (actually withholding from removal) from Guatemala based on his political activities/opinions. I ended up writing 85% of the brief, doing most of the research, and being around for the client interviews etc. But, in the past week or so, I haven't been much help - busy on other cases, sick in bed. And another attorney was helping the attorney in charge instead of me. Which I appreciate immensely. But, today's the hearing, and I was told a few weeks ago to plan on coming. However, I got an e-mail saying that this other attorney was going to go instead, and that she didn't need me. This kind of stung slightly - though I understand her reasoning. Helper attorney has become familiar with the case, and has the authority to address the Court whereas I don't. And I haven't be able to help out recently. But I'm still invested in the case and wanted to be there. oh well. Hopefully she'll be kind enough to tell me the judge's decision...

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to be continued....