AMERICAN LAWYER SUMMER ASSOCIATE SURVEY https://blog.dnevnik.hr/american-lawyer-summer-associa

Candy: *starts laughing* "Okay, I'm done. I just wanted to watch Yuri prig out on me." *walks back into the dressing room, closely followed by a giggling Emma*

Yuri: *huffs* "Honestly! I nearly needed medical attention over that little jest!"

Kumi: "Okay, Lark, now what is this about Fletch's daddy?"

Lark: "Apparently, when he found out about the engagement between Fletch and Wren, he arranged a private meeting with Wren. He made it sound like he just wanted to welcome her to the family."

Yuri: *eyes narrow* "Why do I get the distinct feeling this anecdote is going to make me extraordinarily murderous?"

Kumi: "'Cuz it made Lark lose it, which she rarely does."

Lark: *leans forward in chair* "He bushwhacked Wren! Blindsided her! She went in thinking all was right with the world and came out with it falling down around her ears! And she's been suffering for it ever since! I want him maimed! Mutilated! Marred!"

Kumi: "Nice use of violent alliteration! Boy, when the passive ones go aggressive, they really go, baby, go!"

Yuri: *waves hand to shush Kumi* "What precisely did he say to Wren? Did he threaten her?"

Lark: "No, but he threatened Fletcher's trust fund. He said that if they went through with the wedding he would cut Fletch off without a dime."

Yuri: "But Fletcher does not care about his trust fund! He has never had extravagant tastes and does not mind living modestly in the least! He would not have batted an eye before choosing Wren over the money! His father surely knows it, too!"

Kumi: *sits back, mulls it over* "But Fletch does care a great deal about the pro bono work he does for battered women. He wants to start a non-profit. It's always been his dream, and the trust fund--"

Lark: "Plays a vital role in that dream. Wren knows it, and his father knows it, so he used it. He used it as leverage to get Wren to walk away. He said, if she didn't break off the engagement, he would not only fire Fletch from the family law firm, but also make it impossible for him to get another job or independent funding for his non-profit."

Yuri (shrilly): "WHAT?!"

Kumi: *straightens up* "You have got to be *censored* joking me!"

Candy & Emma: *quietly come out of the dressing room to listen*

Lark: *spits words out furiously* "He has political aspirations for his son, and Wren doesn't fit his idea of a proper, little wife! She's not good enough!"

--Lark's declaration hangs heavily in the air as the girls process the bombshell--

Fashion Credits

**Any doll enhancements (i.e. freckles, piercings, eye color changes) were done by me unless otherwise stated.**

Lark
Slacks: SL Doll
Blouse: Spin Master - Liv Doll Fashion
Belt: Mattel - Barbie Basics Accessory Pack - Collection 1, Look 003
Hat: Fashion Royalty - NuFace - Style Mantra Eden
Shoes: Fashion Royalty - NuFace - Great Pretender Lilith
OOAK Cameo Bracelet: Me

Doll is a Great Pretender Lilith

Emma
Skirt: Re-ment - Girly Style - #5
Lace Bra: IWillFlydestash (etsy.com)
Knit Camisole: JiaJiaDoll (etsy.com)
Boots: Jennifer Sue
Barrette: Mattel - Barbie Collectible - Juicy Couture Gift Set (#1)
Bracelet Set - Working prototype - Knife's Edge Designs (me)

Doll is a Style Mantra Eden

Yuri
Skirt: Jakks Pacific - Hannah Montana - Lilly is Lola Doll
Chanel shirt: MegannArt (etsy.com)
Hat: Jennifer Sue
Shoes: Mattel - Barbie Basics Accessory Pack - Collection 1.5, Look 002
Belt & Bracelet: Me

Doll is a Nu.Fantasy Red Riding Hood Yuri transplanted to a NuFace body.

Candy
Wedding Outfit #3
OOAK Wedding-n-Party Dress: Kerstin(!!!) Thank you so much! Candy and I adore it!

Doll is Making a Scene Erin transplanted to a Misaki body.

Kumi
Dress: yukostevens (etsy.com)
Belt: Fashion Royalty - NuFace - Elements of Surprise Lilith
Shoes: Mattel - Barbie Basics Accessory Pack - Collection 2, Look 001 (added the studs)
Necklace & Bracelet: Me

Doll is a Nu.Fantasy Wild Wolf Kumi transplanted to a NuFace body.

I woke up this morning at 7 A.M. with conflicting emotions.

On one hand, I was happy to have a temporary job in a law firm that pays so well, on the other hand.. it's so far removed from my dream job situation or anything I had even trained for.. it was a little unnerving.

I'm stepping out of my element

But lets face it. According to a recent SF Chronicle article..It takes an average of 3-7 months of job hunting to find your dream job these days and I'd rather do temporary stints during the process than sign up for something more permanent and get stuck...It's only a week of my life.

While I slid on my stockings and pulled back my hair.. I tried to look at it as an adventure. I thought of Ally McBeal and Dancing babies.. Lawyers are just people too after all. I shouldn't be so intimidated by the expensive suits.

I pulled on a pair of sneakers and put my high-heels in my purse. I kissed Eric goodbye and walked out the front door. As I strolled down Clay street, I could see the Financial district at the bottom of the steep hills..the tall buildings made of glass, the bay bridge..It really was a beautiful view. (see previous picture)

I continued my walk and blended in with all the other adults wearing business attire, walking briskily to their jobs, sporting I-pods in their ears and fancy handbags slung over their shoulders. They didn't seem to notice that I was a newbie or how I was gazing up at all the skyscrapers like a complete tourist. I was feeling a mixture of awe and terror...clutching the FED EX package and the print out with the address of my new job.

The building that loomed in front of me was also made entirely of glass and seemed to stretch up as far as the eye could see. I've never worked in a building this tall and pretentious-looking before. My first instinct was to run away screaming. What was I doing here?

I exchanged the comfortable sneakers for those dreaded high heels and pushed through the glass doors into the expansive intimidating lobby. The clicking of my heels against the floor seemed to echo as I walked to the front desk to sign in. I was handed an ID badge and instructed to go to the 24th floor.

I took a deep breath, stepped into an elevator filled with suits and pressed number 24. The big thick metal doors slid shut.

I'll write more about the experience of my first day tomorrow. I'm exhausted right now and I just want to take a long hot shower.

Yes, I survived it.

NOTE: This picture is a sad attempt at Take a Class with Dave's Week 53 assignment. "CUBISM"

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