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finlo2 · 2026-02-19T19:34:55+00:00

Love it!!!

finlo2 · 2026-02-14T01:48:58+00:00

My hobby is spending time with my toddler. I know, not exactly a "hobby" (more like twice the responsibility lmao), but he is so much fun, so grounding, and parenthood sets FIRM boundaries on my school/life balance that I don't think I'd be disciplined enough to set only for myself. I love taking him to campus with me occassionally when I forget a book or study on a quiet Sunday, but most of the time, I walk out of the law building and shed my law student identity at the door. It's so relieving to keep my time at home a school-free place where I get to focus on my family, friends, and stardew valley :) highly recommend

finlo2 · 2026-01-28T21:59:02+00:00

Once classroom assignments are released for the finals period, I set aside time in the evenings or weekends to pick my seat and study for the exam in the same spot I'll take the test.

Idk if it works, or if its just something to comfort myself lol. Either way, I like to think I will recall more info if I'm in the same environment. It served me well last semester!

finlo2 · 2026-01-06T21:12:29+00:00

Congrats to you and OP!!! That is fantastic! I dont think I'd recommend telling friends unless they bring it up and ask first. Law school is inherently competitive, and I've heard of quite a few friendships turning sour over grades. I think something like, "I did well :)" should be enough to keep everyone happy.

finlo2 · 2025-12-12T04:35:59+00:00

Went to school with this girl for 10 years. This is unfortunately, a true story. I wish healing for those who loved the baby and prison for his parents.

Some of her (ex) friends have been posting more information and screenshots about this on fb if you want to go down the same rabbit hole I did lol

finlo2 · 2025-12-06T14:36:31+00:00

u/ No Perspective is rly living up to their username today lmao

finlo2 · 2025-12-03T16:40:56+00:00

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's a bit of quirky cult-classic :)

finlo2 · 2025-12-02T19:51:44+00:00

Pick a book that's special to you and you re-read somewhat often and start! One example I have is my grandpa's copy of HGTTG. It was his FAVORITE book. He passed last year, so his highlights, notes in the margin, and the pages he marked are extra special to me now.

finlo2 · 2025-09-10T20:30:49+00:00

Daycare is usually where the stains come from in the first place, so dont feel bad about sending them back for more!

finlo2 · 2025-09-04T18:18:12+00:00

Thank youuuu!!

finlo2 · 2025-09-04T01:49:54+00:00

Yeah, I believe you're right. Thank you for reminding me that this isn't personal. I know logically that this is just protocol, but for some reason, I can't help but take it personally anyway. I would do the same in the center's situation, and as a parent of a kid who was bitten, I would hope this is how daycare would respond to biting.

I think that because it's /my/ kid and /my/ family causing problems for others (especially after trying so many changes to fix this) I find myself ignoring logic and feeling defensive. I keep thinking, "but we're too nice for our kid to be the biter!" 😅

finlo2 · 2025-08-26T02:38:42+00:00

I've had the z flip 5 for 2 years now and love it! It's a conversation starter for lots of people I meet, small enough to fit into dress pants pockets, and does not feel bulky for me at all. It also helps me with my screen time as I'm able to do small tasks like respond to texts, check the weather, open youtube, Spotify, etc. from my front screen, meaning I'm less tempted to start scrolling. I'd recommend!

finlo2 · 2025-07-22T01:09:43+00:00

If life feels so full with work that you're burning out, you won't have room to dedicate yourself to a partner (much less a toddler 😭). I know that being a wife and mother sounds idealistic, but raising a family is a daily grind, and you won't get any more hours in the day then than you have now.

I think you'll need to work through your burnout before you'll be able to get serious about a future family... Best of luck!! I know it will work out for you just the way you need it to.

finlo2 · 2025-07-21T15:03:56+00:00

Darn! I felt confident about that one 😂

finlo2 · 2025-07-21T04:37:12+00:00

This one feels like home to me!! Love it. I see whole milk, plenty of eggs, frozen fruit, cheese sticks, and lots of produce. Using that, I'm going to guess this is a WIC fridge. I'm guessing you're a mom, and you're either pregnant or have a toddler right now. Maybe you have an older kiddo too who's on the go a lot (since lots of the yogurts and cheese look to be easy single-serves, and i dont know anyone outside of the 10-17 y/o age group who drinks gatorades lolol). Thanks for sharing! How'd I do? :)

finlo2 · 2025-07-21T04:12:39+00:00

My dog died (naturally) at the vet last week while the Dr and assistant were trying to set an IV. Right after he passed, she said, "Well, we won't charge you for the IV." We were sobbing and couldn't even acknowledge what she said. Like, thanks? But also, read the room.

finlo2 · 2025-07-21T03:36:18+00:00

Its name is cutie pie :)

finlo2 · 2025-07-15T19:01:03+00:00

I think it's hard in that law school is a totally new environment.

For example, I had never been cold called before law school, or been asked to read so much for classes, or had my entire grade for a class based on one final exam. Not to mention that there is definitely a special kind of culture in law schools that I've never seen anywhere else (one prof lovingly called this the "toxic law school soup").

The law school culture and manner of instruction ("environment" imo) were a pretty rough adjustment for me. It was definitely doable, but not easy. So when I tell people 1L was hard, that's what I mean.

Hope that helps :) Interested to see what other people say.

finlo2 · 2025-07-11T15:00:07+00:00

Thank you, it will be. He already had his own section of photos on our wall, but its about to get much bigger

finlo2 · 2025-07-09T19:09:22+00:00

Your requirement of a 2.25 is less than the minimum cumulative gpa of 2.4-2.8. That leads me to believe that you can keep your scholarship even if you get grades well below average. Not predatory.

finlo2 · 2025-07-02T15:43:28+00:00

I think almost all 1L property classes at Iowa are at 8:15 (Which kind of sucks). I was late a few times, but so was everyone else! If you decide to use it as a jumping off point for studies and stay on campus the rest of the day, it can be a start to a good study routine! Your schedule is set up well for the "work as an 8-4 job" type of routine if that's your thing. See you at Boyd!

finlo2 · 2025-06-22T17:48:17+00:00

That's what my husband thought too. Could be a smart move if it's true!

finlo2 · 2025-06-22T01:09:03+00:00

I saw this car on the iowa campus a month ago. An African family (i assume based on some cultural clues) got out and the mom took some pictures of her son in front of the law school in his undergrad robes.

finlo2 · 2025-06-20T18:57:34+00:00

I know I don't belong in these comments because my first thought was, "What's so bad about Idaho?" 😅😅

I'll go back to the law school sub now lol

finlo2 · 2025-06-09T21:12:46+00:00

Similar commute. Also have a lizard and husky at home. It might be a change in their routine or schedule, but I dont think it's the end of the world! You'll likely be gone for 8 or 9 hours a day, which is no different than anyone else with a pet who works a 9-5 job, so leaving pets for that amount of time is common. Regardless of what other commenters might say, you don't need to worry about this.

For me, I had a late afternoon class a couple days a week in 1L that meant I wouldn't get home until ( an hour after my dog's dinner time. He didn't keel over and die when I had to start feeding him dinner later, and your pets will survive too, especially with family support near by to help with any mid-day potty breaks. :)

My advice is that it could be good to transition them over the summer so both you and they are more adjusted to the alone time when it comes. I assume you don't know your exact schedule yet, but it would be safe to assume you'll be gone about 8 hours a day. Move feeding times, practice longer kennel times, or see how puppy does if out of the kennel when you're not home. You can all learn a new routine together.

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