Two Roads Diverged... Or Three... Or Four...

WARNING: The following contains whining and general discontentment from a relatively lucky and privileged wench.

I love bankruptcy law. That said, I'm not so fond of bankruptcy clients. Or the day-to-day routine of filing bankruptcies. Or small firms in small cities. *sigh*

So the ideas I've been bouncing around in my head:

1. Start a pizza restaurant in Sioux Falls.

This town needs a cool pizza joint like Pizza Luce. Maybe with the ability to have shows. And a full bar. Lots of work, but benefit of self-employment and ability to employ my brother and possibly other family members. However, I have no business experience, no food service experience, no credit, and no investors. Anyone got any ideas?

2. Get a masters in Library Science.

Awesome? Yes. A career of reading and researching legal issues? Sweet. Being surrounded by paper and books? Soothing. Lucrative? No. In demand? Definitely not. Additional student loans? SCARY.

3. Get a business analysis certificate.

I miss technology. One of the best things about Briggs was the constant improvement of their technology and that we could stay ahead of the curve on electronic discovery and other legal technologies. If I got a business analyst certificate I could try to move into a more niche field of being a lawyer who knows technology and who could help set up computer systems, discovery methods, and general computer geekiness. I think there is potential for this kind of specialty to become much more in demand as the law finally catches up with the rest of the world and starts doing everything electronically. Of course, I have no actual IT experience I can claim other than being the only person in my firm who understands how to use Microsoft Word in a proficient manner.

4. Move to TN and take the TN bar.

BONUS: Live with or near Ashly. However, hella hard bar exam and possibility of additional character and fitness review. I'd like to hope that TN would be a bit more ... understanding ... of my past, but who knows. Also, no guarantee of a job or better pay in TN, and fewer contacts and resources to tap. BUT no nasty never-ending winter!


I always figured that by 29 I'd have my career on track and maybe a husband and family. The husband part can wait or just pass me by, but the career thing is really freaking me out. All I know is, although things could be a whole lot worse right now, I really don't want this present to end up spanning into my future.

VD in SD

Inspired by Ashly at her Life of Random, here's my playlist for Valentine's Day. These are the songs that make me go all mushy inside....

1. Dance With You - Live
2. Walking After You - Foo Fighters
3. Crazier - Taylor Swift
4. I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Deathcab For Cutie
5. Upstarts & Broken Hearts - Dropkick Murphys
6. Love Lockdown - Kanye West

The Beta Blog begins....

That's right, I've entered the world of blogging. No idea what I'll talk about, but it'll be a place to share stuff other than on Facebook. Expect random legal articles, angry rants, and general silliness. Since life in South Dakota is SO interesting, I'm sure everyone will LOVE to read this.