Screaming Bean |
Thursday, July 15, 2004
The Bar Exam is coming up quickly for many jurisdictions. I have been spending most of my time at work at the law school library, more for work space than anything else. I don't have my own desk at work, but I'm allowed to spend the time in carrols at the library. I tend to sit in the same spot each day. Why? I need the internet connection, it's well lit and has a relatively comfy chair. I come every day, I do the same things, and I type. I also wear headphones. My music collection keeps me amused and keeps me from picking on people. I am in a cocoon. I try not to bounce the carrol, I do not sing along, I keep to myself. Why do bring up the Bar Exam? You know how people try to avoid the library during final exams due to the tension in the air? Don't come on campus during the run up to the Bar. Really. I mean it. The fear in the eyes is not cool. I was just asked to turn my music down because the whispery bass line that was slipping from ears was offending a studying student. Now I know it wasn't that loud...it doesn't have to be, the library isn't loud in the summer. This is the kind of stress that we're talking about. I know my keyboard is making more noise than my headphones. The look on my face must have been priceless. Of course now I sit here extremely self conscious because I'm worried that my breathing must be offending her too. I'm all about love of the examinees, but this is ridiculous.
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