Celebrity Status

I was ask to speak at the Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law “fraternity) at my undergraduate college.  I was given full discretion about what to talk about and how I want to do it.  So I have a week to come up with interesting topics to discuss with pre-law students.  I was told that I was the most experienced 1L the president knew.  I’ve only taken 2 classes and been in class for 3-4 weeks, but I guess that qualifies me to speak.

Things have already drastically changed as I’ve mentioned before.  I was called twice last week to be asked for legal advice, I’m supposed to speak to a group, and when M and I watch TV he tries to ask me law questions (which is really cute, but I don’t want to think about law school ALL the time).

In other news, I am trying to figure out if I can do a study abroad program that would be in Istanbul this coming summer and still graduate early.  But, I can’t figure that out until I know what classes will be offered next summer and if any will fit into my schedule.  My ideal goal would be to take a 4 hour class, have an externship/clinic through the school, and then be able to get 4 credits from Istanbul.  But I don’t think all of that can be done in one summer. And frankly, I’d rather graduate early than study abroad– but a girl can dream.

I, also, decided to run for class representative.  I have a 50% chance of being elected so I thought it couldn’t hurt to throw my hat into the ring.  I won’t be crushed if I don’t get it, but it would be nice to get involved and also to have that on a resume.

Finally, M’s mom is coming to town on Sunday to take us to a concert and then spending the night.  Which means that I have cleaning to do this week on top of everything else that is involved in a normal hectic week at my house.

Oh yeah, M has started being the one to push to get a puppy!  I had slightly put the subject on hold so I could focus on school, finishing the house, and figuring out my financial situation now that I’m quitting.  So I have resumed the search for the perfect cuddle buddy/guard dog!

“We offer no concessions.”

After going to discuss the housing situation with the manager, I left much madder than when I went in.  He told me that he was not allowed to offer any concessions to any tenants.  I explained why I was mad again and it did no good.

The only thing he could offer me was that there was a 2bed/2bath apartment opening up August 17th that we could move into, but the problem is I don’t want to move again in a matter of a few weeks and neither does M.  We either want a drastic price reduction or to be able to break the lease and get our money back.

The manager told me we didn’t have grounds to break the lease.  So literally the only thing they are offering us is that we can move again in a short period of time.  They will not compensate us for the price of having people help us move and they are not going to help us move the second time.  They are literally just making the situation more annoying by trying to move us.  I don’t want to live out of boxes for 2 weeks.

Today, I have to go back and talk to them and tell them they either give us a lowered rent, let us break the lease and give us the money we’ve paid back, or go to small claims court.  The problem is that if we break the lease without their permission, we are potentially out $1,000 from the security deposit, prorated July rent, internet cable contract, moving payment, and other various smaller amounts.  And then pay a new security deposit and everything else that goes with a new apartment and the filing cost of going to court.

This is not what I need to deal with this week.  I have finals in 2 and 4 days.  I need to be locked in on my books and nothing else.  I have a lot of studying that needs to be done before them and I can’t just let this apartment issue go.  If I wait until finals are over, that is July 28th, and we both have to be out on August 1st.

I don’t want to have to play lawyer this week.  Next week I’ll not be quite as mad that I have to play, but this week their is no time to spend on their mistake.

Books Are Expensive

I feel like the title of this post speaks for itself.  I have to get 12 books for 6 classes.  A REALLY LOW (and not accurate) estimate would be $50 per book * 12 books= $600.  I want to order my books online, but I don’t always just have tons of extra cash laying around to drop on my books.  I don’t get my next loan refund until August.  I want my books before class starts, crazy I know.  That’s why I invested in the Amazon Credit Card.  Basically if the order is over $150 then you have 6 months you can pay it during without interest.  I applied, not being 21, having no credit history, and not having to fill out a long financial history for and was instantly approved for $500.  This will help a ton. Since my bill is likely to be over that; I can order as many books as possible on that and then whatever I can’t put on that I can buy outright.  And pay back the original $500 once I get my money in August.  Not only am I now able to get my books, but I’m able to build credit.

I also saw that you can apply for a higher line of credit, which I will be doing, but I haven’t pursued that avenue yet.  But after I do, If I spend over $599 then I have one year of no interest as long as I am making payments on my books.  Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me when I’m constantly trying to deal with financial aid.

Oh yeah, they don’t have restrictions on just buying books…that could be dangerous.

Disclaimer: I’m in no way affiliated with Amazon besides having a card with them and loving to buy books for cheaper than what the book store is selling them for.