I had a lot of trouble trying to figure out what to write about for today's summer Theme Thursday. I've spent the past 4 days almost non-stop writing, rewriting, researching, re-researching and generally agonizing over a brief. I won't bore you with the details. But I'm fried and feeling more than a little jealousy that my teacher friends now have the summer off.
You know what summer means when you're an attorney?
NOTHING. Not one thing.
We don't get summers off. I don't get to bail early on Friday afternoon for "summer hours" like the staff. I continue to work just as hard, if not more so to cover for my bosses when they go on vacation or bail to spend the day on the golf course. And with the hours police breathing down my neck, I have to very carefully consider whether I can even take a vacation this year.
I'm actually happy that the weather has been total crap all month. Yes, I feel like I need to build an ark before we float away. But at least I don't stare longingly out the window at blue skies and the sun shining as I, once again, get into work early, work through lunch and run out the door minutes before I'm due to grab the little guy from daycare.
Do you know how I got to spend this fine summer day?
I was awakened by my treo going off far too early - alerting me to an urgent message from my boss. We must review the client's comments to draft 14 of the brief, incorporate them, meet, have a conference call with the client and wrap this brief up by 10.
Almost got pulled over by a cop on the way over to the office. Yes, I was going more than double the speed limit. Why do they make the speed limit 25? No one ever drives 25! As I'm climbing out of the car, I look down for the first time and see that I'm wearing one black shoe and one brown.
Spend the morning locked in my office working up drafts 15, 16 and 17 of the brief. They were celebrating all the June birthdays today. I missed all my birthday goodies in the kitchen. :(
When the brief was finally done and I could actually turn my attention to another case, the cell rings. Caller ID flashes the number that never fails to bring on full-blown panic. I answer hastily with, "Is Andrew okay???"
My son was running a 104 fever, refusing to eat or drink, and miserably whimpering in the office. I grab a stack of work that I know I'll never do tonight and fly out the door, yelling to my secretary that maybe she'll see me tomorrow.
Now it's hours later. There are no words to express the relief I feel that the fever is gone and that the little guy is snoring away sweetly next to me.
Maybe one of these days I'll get to enjoy one of these summer days.
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Jaime, I know that everyone has a job to do, but at this rate you are going to suffer some kind of exhaustion! You are always so busy, I wish that you were able to just have a day with no worries!
I almost left a light-hearted, humorous comment, but upon reflection realized that it probably wouldn't be appreciated by someone who'd lived through the day you described so well.
Instead, I seriously sympathize... and agree with Otin that this pace you're living at may do some damage. over time. I hope not.
I'm so glad your son's fever went back down. I don't think people realize just how much time attorneys spend working. So often, it doesn't end when you go home either. I know my brother is up for hours after the kids go to bed every single night working, working, working.
hope your little one is feeling better! tough day, hoping today is much better and at least a glimpse of summer can sneak in.
I hate those phone calls!!! Just the worst. Your stomach just ....
I am glad that he is feeling better. I wish I lived closer to give you a hand.
Did you get a ticket??
The busy pace doesn't slow for Summer for many. Hope you catch a little R&R soon! And hope the little guy stays well. :)
Ugh! Wotta day! And poor Andrew t obe sick in the summer-time (I despise that, really but can relate to it ). And yeah, is it ever going to clear up? GAH!
I'm sorry you don't get to know the real meaning of summer(well live summer like the majority)but happu that your son's fine.At that age,it's always scary when they have fever!
I hope tomorrow is just the greatest day for you.
Hang in there!!!
funny and honest. not everyone does get to enjoy summer. not sure many of us do after we're no longer kids. work is work and that's life. i enjoyed your bitchfest. I should try more of these myself.
It sounds like that would(could) be exhilarating, very fulfilling if--if--you love--LOVE--your work. Even then, stress is stress. I wish I had some advice.
At least, you have us to bitch to about it. ;-)
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