Rule 19 party indeed. New PILF Veep

So, I thought I would be running unopposed in the most recent Student Bar Association Election, so I did not plan any campaigning, nor did I write up a legitimate statement about myself. Instead, I am pitted against a professional advertising manager who wants to be the PR coordinator. This is was my "persuasive argument" for voting for me:

Election Haiku


Vote for Sara Payne
Her brains, beauty, charm and grace
Will be used next year

When she does PR
For all law shenanigans
Rule 19 Party

Yeah, I know. Compelling. Anyway, as a consolation, I attended the PILF meeting today with a co-worker so we could snag some free pizza. It ended up being a meeting to elect next year's board. I'm not even a PILF member, but I got suckered into running for VP of booksales...and won. Oops. I am not vice-president elect by default and the position I truly wanted may elude me. Cruel, cruel irony.

Brown Noser

My overachieving nephew won a city-wide health contest and got to fly with the Spurs to Washington, DC to watch a game and eat dinner with Bruce Bowen. Not too shabby. All he had to do is write an essay about how he makes healthy food choices. When you read it, you can't help but think that he is either 1) the world's biggest schmoozer, or 2) a future lawyer--and a darn good one at that. Below is the essay in its entirety. Oh and by the way, Tyler, I want to be just like your dad, too, when I grow up.

Here it is, in all its literary glory:

Describe how healthy Iifestyte choices have influenced your life.

"I try to make healthy lifestyle choices every day. I know that making healthy lifestyle choices is good for me because it will help me liver longer and happier. My dad played basketball in college, and I want to play college basketball like he did, so I eat healthy foods and avoid unhealthy foods. I also exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep at night.

I eat three meals a day. This assures I will get all the nutrients I need to be strong and grow tall. I also choose to eat fruits and vegetables over junk food. In our family we often eat grapes, carrots and broccoli as snacks. This helps me not get fat. It also helps me have a lot of energy for sports. I also eat whole wheat bread. My mom makes it for us to eat. This helps me get all the nutrients from whole grains. My parents never buy soda, so I almost never drink it. I choose to drink water instead, because it doesn't have sugar and other chemicals that are not good for my body.

I exercise regularly in order to be healthy. I play competitive soccer in the spring and fall. We practice three hours per week, I also play competitive basketball in the winter and summer where we practice 2 1/2 hours per week. I also run 5K's with my mom whenever I can. I beat many of the adults and all of the kids. Regular exercise helps me perform better in sports.
Another healthy choice that I make is to play outside. Instead of watching TV or playing video games, I play baseball or football in the backyard with my friends or brother. One final healthy lifestyle choice I make is to go to bed early and get up early. This helps me not be so tired so I can think clearly at school and learn everything I need to learn.

I try to make healthy lifestyle choices every day. I have learned to enjoy the things that are good for me. I eat healthy foods and avoid bad junk food. I also exercise regularly and get plenty of rest. I do these things because it helps me feel happy now and throughout my life. It will also help me be healthier and live longer. Hopefully, some day I will get to play college basketball like my dad did."

If this isn't the beginning of a good, persuasive court brief, I jus tdon't know what is. Tyler, my eyes are wet with gratitude and pride. You're makin' your auntie proud.