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I'm so sorry. Maybe we can grab a drink or something when it's all over in Feb since everyone has to do it in Austin.

It's alright. It is what it is. And yes.

hope your bar results were good. i'm taking the texas bar in february

Unfortunately, they were not good :( I will be retaking in February.

Texas Bar results come out this week

I am terrified.

#so anxious so nervous

Raspadog

#Bevo #Brittany Spaniel #gun dog #bird dog #Brittany #pointer #American Brittany #BrittanySpaniel #Raspa #Raspadog

Once I get a place with a yard

I will be getting another dog.

I don’t think people realize how serious I am about dogs. When I was a little girl, I had two dog encyclopedias that I would read, cover to cover, every day. I was obsessed. I read about dogs, I dreamed about dogs, and I drew so many pictures of dogs. Growing up totally and unapologetically fanatical about dogs has given me the ability to know almost everything about almost every breed recognized by the AKC. Naturally, I’ve had many pets, most of them being adorable, loyal, unforgettable dogs.

My first dog was a Dachshund, PJ. My mom got him for me when I turned one year old, and he died when I was 17. He was one of my greatest friends and the reason why I know, for a fact, that Dachshunds are undeniably badass. I also had a Pit/Black Lab mix, Jack, and a Black Lab, Rusty. Pit Bulls and Pit mixes are good in my book, and Labradors always make good family dogs. I also had a Miniature Pinscher named Oliver. He became sick and died too soon, and I think about him almost every day. He, too, was an awesome friend. Gertrude (“Gertie”) was my second female dog (the other was Rusty), and she recently passed away. She was three-quarter Jack Russell Terrier and one-quarter Rat Terrier. She was probably the sweetest out of all my dogs. And, of course, the dog my husband and I have today is Bevo, my Brittany.

I like all dog breeds, but these are my favorites:

Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Brittany Blue Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Blue Heeler Vizsla English Mastiff Great Dane Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Chocolate Lab Border Terrier

I’ll probably get another sporting/gun/bird dog, so it can keep up with Bevo. But at the end of the day, the breed doesn’t matter to me (with the exception of extra large breeds, since they are very expensive to feed). As long the dog is friendly, good with other pup, and good with cats, then it will be a good fit for my family.

#dogs

I would like to be without shame. I would like to be shameless. I would like to be ignorant. Then I would not know how ignorant I was.

Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale

#margaret atwood #feminism

#Bevo #American Brittany #Brittany Spaniel #Brittany #gun dog #bird dog #pointer #orange dog

My Brittany’s name is Bevo

and I will be posting a lot of photos of him.

Bevo is a little over a year old and, obviously, very photogenic. As a pointer (contrary to popular belief, the Brittany is NOT a spaniel), Bevo is a high-energy dog and wild about birds and squirrels. He is also very intelligent. He quickly picked up crate training and was completely housebroken within a month. Within a few days, he mastered “sit,” “down,” “roll over,” “shake,” and other tricks.

Brittanys need a lot of exercise. We take Bevo to the dog park at least five times a week, and we take him on walks every day. While the best environment for a Brittany is a fenced-in yard, Bevo has adapted well to apartment life and is content as long as he gets about two hours of time outside per day. When Bevo gets bored, he, like all dogs, will get destructive and chew up shoes, paper, or plastic, so it is important that he gets a lot of playtime.

My favorite thing about Bevo, and the breed in general, is that he is not at all aggressive or territorial. He loves to play with other dogs, people, and even cats. He has two cat brothers, Ace and Alfonso, and he loves (to chase) them. Aside from puppy nips, Bevo has never bit anyone or any dog. He has never even growled. The only problem Bevo has around people is that he is overly friendly and eager to jump on anyone who gives him the smallest of smiles. He is also good with kids, and I’ve heard that Brittanys generally are great family dogs for this reason. I was surprised to learn that my crazy, friendly dog was so patient and gentle with children who approached him.

Currently, I am training him to be an off-leash dog. That is the biggest drawback to having a Brittany, in my opinion. These dogs, like all bird and gun dogs, are prone to wanderlust. Once they catch a scent, they are on it. Recall is therefore very important to making sure your Brittany is safe. Next year, I hope to train him to respond to gunfire and flush birds.

Staying true to our Texas roots, Bevo was born in Laredo, lives in Austin, and loves our frequent trips to my hometown, San Antonio.

Bevo is not perfect, but he makes my life so much better.

#american brittany #brittany spaniel #bevo #gun dog #bird dog

#Bevo #AmericanBrittany #Brittany Spaniel #gun dog #bird dog

About every few days

I have a small panic attack when I think about the Bar Exam. Results come out in November, and I'm already so worried and anxious that I have to stop everything I'm doing and obsess over the possibility that I failed. This is me obsessing right now. That test was so hard. From July until now and all the way to November will be the most stressful time in my life so far. Nothing anyone says makes me feel better. Usually, when someone says, "Of course you passed!" it makes me feel worse. I studied all summer and did over 1,600 multiple choice questions and a lot of practice essays. But during those grueling three days, I felt like I was getting kicked in the gut. The MBE was so difficult, and the more time I have to reflect on my essay answers the more I think I did poorly on them. Worst case scenario: I fail and let my family down and myself down and everyone knows it. The pass list is public, you know, so everyone in the world can see what an idiot you are and how you actually weren't as smart as everyone thought and how you wasted three years and thousands of dollars for nothing but proof that you are a F A I L U R E. This waiting game has me depressed. It makes me regret going to law school.

#Bevo #American Brittany #Brittany Spaniel #bird dog #gun dog

Start watching Peaky Blinders

I am a television fanatic and I would spend all day watching and critiquing TV shows if I could. These days, I’ve been watching Peaky Blinders, a drama set in Birmingham, England, following World War I and focused on the real Peaky Blinders gang. Cillian Murphy plays the lead, Thomas Shelby, and Helen McCrory plays his Aunt Polly, the head of the Shelby clan and my favorite character.

I care a lot about the portrayal of women on TV. When it comes down to it, a show is much better when characters have depth and aren’t used as merely plot devices. Female characters tend to exist to boost the story line of their male counterparts and we never see the women themselves evolve or struggle with moral questions like male characters do. For the feminists out there, some films and shows never pass the Bechdel test, which is a really easy test to pass. All it requires is that there be two named women who talk to each other about anything other than a man. This is a bar set really low, but you’ll find that many of your favorite shows or movies can’t quite make the jump.

Peaky Blinders is not one of those shows. There are three leading women: Aunt Polly, Grace Burgess, and Ada Shelby. Polly is the most developed of the three. As the matriarch of the Shelbys, Polly is respected, troubled, and kinda scary. While Tommy, as the main character, is the protagonist/anti-hero (naturally, as we are still in the golden age of television) who is simultaneously feared and targeted, nothing in the family business would get done without Polly. As we move into Season Two, her separate story line develops further and as I wrap this series up, I can’t wait to see where she goes.

Grace needs a little more work, because she’s the main love interest of Tommy so we tend to focus on that. If you look closer, she does have her own story line, and I hope we get to see more of her.

Ada is Tommy’s sister and, naturally, is a good adversary for him. Her presence and her lines make viewers question the Peaky Blinders, and that’s a good thing. She has her own story line as well, and I hope Ada sticks around.

There are a few other women: Esme, the wife of one of the Shelby brothers, Lizzie, a prostitute, and May, a horse trainer. These are secondary characters and I do not expect their respective arcs to be as developed as Aunt Polly’s, but it’s great to see that Peaky Blinders has a place for its ladies. (By the way, the show passes the Bechdel test.)

All in all, this show does a fantastic job of combining historical context, engaging storytelling, fantastic cinematography, and a soundtrack that adds the perfect backdrop to this crime drama.

#Peaky Blinders #Helen McCrory

#Bevo #American Brittany #Brittany #dogs #gun dog #bird dog #puppy #Brittany Spaniel #dog

After three exhausting days, I'm finally done with the Texas Bar Exam

and, honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if I failed it.

#Bevo #American Brittany #Brittany Spaniel #Brittany #bird dog #gun dog

My ideal heroine

would have the strength and heart of Buffy Summers, the intelligence and soul of Hermione Granger, the skill and ambition of Veronica Mars, and the looks and attitude of Maritza Ramos.

#Bevo #Brittany Spaniel #American Brittany

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