oci bidding

OCI (on campus interviewing) bidding begins for us on June 25, ending July 23rd. For those of you who remember on-campus recruiting in undergrad (it was quite an ordeal), that pales in comparison with law school OCI. There were almost 700 firms from all around the world (with more being added constantly) looking to meet with prospective interns and sumer associates. It's crazy! I've heard horror stories about spending weeks and weeks traveling to callbacks across the country before finding a position, but I'm hoping that I can narrow down my decision early in the process and be done with it all in just a few weeks.

In other news:
Next week I'll be attending the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago's Annual Installation Reception. I've really enjoyed meeting people and getting connected to the Asian American legal scene in Chicago.

upcoming events

I'd like to start off by thanking Seyfarth Shaw for hosting an NU alumni, current student and admitted students reception tonight. They served a fine pomegranate martini, as well as tasty mini roast beef sandwiches with popover buns. Plus, it's always nice to network with attorneys and learn more about my future career.

Here are some upcoming events in Chicago:

6/7-10: Chicago Blues Festival
6/20: National Townhall on Hate Crimes: Asian Americans and Hate Crimes, 25 years after the death of Vincent Chin
7/13-15: Pitchfork Music Festival
7/18: THE DECEMBERISTS with the Grant Park Orchestra

In other news:

I bought a Weber 121020 Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill today for summer grilling on our patio deck. It's been so long since I last barbecued!

summer reading (and eating!)

I kicked off my summer reading last weekend with two books by great authors.

First up was The Yiddish Policemen's Union (YPU), by Michael Chabon. Chabon also authored The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, a Pulitzer Prize winning blockbuster that inspired me to venture from science fiction and fantasy into literary fiction. YPU does not live up to Kavalier, but that's nothing to be ashamed of. I'd still recommend this mystery tale of a has-been Yiddish policeman set in an alternate Alaska.

Next was A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini's follow-up to The Kite Runner. Similar to YPU, A Thousand Splendid Suns does not live up to the incredible emotional roller coaster of The Kite Runner, but it is still a captivating read nonetheless.

I haven't decided what to read next. I've started Yellow, based on a friend's recommendation, but it hasn't gotten my interest yet.

In other news, I had lunch at a great Korean restaurant today. My manager took me to San Soo Gap San, where I had a fantastic Dol Sot Bibimbop, served with tasty panchan. Its Lincoln Square location is a bit of a trip from Streeterville, but I'm sure I'll be back.

months later...

I'm on summer break now! I can't promise I'll be better about posting, but I'm gonna give it my best shot.

First return post (aside from this one) coming soon...

Wow, it's been a long time since my last post. Since I won't be posting as often, I decided to go with a simpler look. I'll also try to take and post more pictures this year. Things have been good since the New Year, but school has gotten really busy this semester with all kinds of extracurricular stuff.

happy holidays!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

woo hoo!

My first semester of law school is done!

one more...

One more final exam, criminal law, and I'll be done with my first semester of law school! I've also booked all of my travel plans, so here's when I'll be everywhere:

12/23: depart Chicago, arrive Los Angeles
1/1: depart Burbank, arrive Oakland
1/4: depart Oakland, arrive Burbank
1/5: depart Los Angeles, arrive Chicago

I can't wait to see everyone when I'm back in California!

almost there...

Two final exams down, two more to go... I'll be back in Pasadena on the 23rd!

recommendations

Apparel:
- Threadless, an awesome shirt website, is selling all of its shirts for only $10!

Movies:
- Don't watch Let's Go To Prison. It was horrible. Really horrible.
- I bought a ton of DVDs on Black Friday, in honor of buying a used TV from someone in my building. I'll give recommendations once I start watching them.

TV shows:
- Not sure if this counts, but I've been hooked on Prince of Tennis. I've also been watching Love Hina, as it is a shorter series, lasting only 25 episodes.
- I installed a Comcast DVR, as I miss my Tivo and Comcast only charges $9.99/month for DVR services. I decided to splurge as I hate watching commercials, and I get basic cable for free courtesy of my apartent building.

Books:
- Nothing new since law school started. Not sure if I ever posted this, but the last book I read was Evidence of Things Unseen, which reminded me a lot of Peace Like a River, both pretty good books.

Music:
- The Fray, The Kooks, Hellogoodbye. All recommendations from others, as I don't know anything about music. I also love Snow Patrol's second album, Eyes Open.