I'm Back, At Last

I know it has been a long absence from my regular blog posts, but having been busy with so much for the last six weeks, I am finally through the second year of law school and ready to blog again. Some updates:

- On Monday, I start my summer job with the U.S. Attorney's office in Columbus. I am also working for a federal appeals court judge this summer, in addition to taking an independent study, where I will be writing a paper on a topic relating to civil procedure. I have some other volunteer work and opportunities planned as well, depending on time constraints.

- My other goals for the summer, in addition to working hard at all of my jobs and activities ("activities" mainly being a Managing Editor on the Ohio State Law Journal), include getting in better physical shape, improving my walk with the Lord, and becoming more active in church. The last goal is the one in which I have been lacking, especially this year. It is absolutely critical that this summer, and in my last year in law school, I find a church to call home, and one in which I can get involved and get connected with a solid group of fellow believers. One of the primary characteristics I am looking for in a church is the ability to meet a good number of people my age, in addition to having a culture where members love God and the worship and service aspects are healthy and strong.

- One other thing-I am going to try and blog more often. I know that the last two months have seen a sharp drop in the number of posts, but I am going to try and post at least twice a week now that I am free from the demands of coursework and the second year of law school.

- With what little spare time remains this summer, I am excited about planning lots of cultural and recreational activities, not just in Columbus, but around the state. In Columbus, I want to go see a couple of Clippers baseball games, the Columbus Zoo, and go to a few concerts and plays or musicals, since Explore Columbus offers them at a discount. I am also planning on taking a trip or two out of town, to go to a Cincinnati Reds game, Newport-on-the-Levee, and the Cincinnati Zoo, and to go hiking with a friend in Hocking Hills State Park. If I have time, I am also planning on going with the family down to King's Island, or maybe Cedar Point if we get the chance.

So I am home for the week, relaxing, spending time with my family, and getting ready to start my summer job(s) next week. It is going to be a great summer, and I am looking forward to posting about it on here soon.