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Yesterday the trials division called a mandatory meeting to tell us that all the ADA's were getting raises. How much, we still don't know. I am sure it won't be significant. The bad news to that was, they had to lay non-attorneys off to pay us. That did not sit well with those of us who have a heart. So I really can't enjoy that news. I am sure our pay will increase with certain restrictions. I don't think everyone will receive the same pay and I think our history with the office will dictate the increase, i.e. number of jury trials, length of time with the office, lenght of time in trials, etc. The good news for me came when my deputy chief of trials told me and the First Executive Assistant that my section had the highest conviction rate ast year. My conviction rate was at 85%. That really made my day/week. I am still happy about that. I was told yesterday that I will be moved to another section of court in the next two weeks. I can't wait. I am tired of the section that I am in and I am in dire need of organization from the judge's staff. Well, I have some more trials to prepare and I need to do some household chores. Maybe this week I will order cable for my apartment. I just need to find the time to make one call that's all........
So I get to court this week and there are people walking up to me saying how they heard I did a great job last week. I didn't know what they were talking about until someone said, "you did have a big trial last week right?" I said yeah but I lost. Today this defense counsel said to me that it was buzzing all over the court house how well I did. For those who don't know, I lost my attempted armed robbery trial, but I apparently impressed those who watched. I must admit, I was upset about losing, but I did learn a lot while trying the case and I had fun. This week in court was extremely different. Me and the public defender got into a huge argument that resulted in us cursing at each other. Of course I apologized to the court and to defense counselor, but there is a lot about that file that gets me irritated. The office will be making some moves and I may be moved to another section of court. I think I am ready to try another section and see what its like. Word is, they're moving my girl to Section K. I don't know what to say about that. This weekend I will be somewhat busy, but I will make time for some fun hopefully. I am told the office will be announcing raises next week. I will believe that when it happens, but I will keep my fingers crossed.
It has been a while since I have posted something but I have been extremely busy in court. Last week I tried an attempted armed robbery against one of the best (if not the best) criminal defense lawyer in the city. I lost, but I had no evidence that would have tipped the verdict in my favor. I used what I had of course and my victim was excellent on the stand. I have to blame the police because they really did a good job messing up the case for my victim. I received kudos from the defense lawyer, the judge, the victim and her family and shockingly enough, the defendant and his family. They were so impressed with my performance they inquired as to how long I have been a prosecutor. I had fun with the case and I learned a lot. I guess that was the important thing. I do wish I could have done more however. Well, on to the next case I suppose. I am adjusting really well to my apartment and my new neighbors. Its very quiet in the complex overall and it might be cold enough tonight for me to light my fireplace. Maybe I will invite my friend over just to experience the whole "sexy fireplace scene" thing . :-) I have a writ that I need to work on tonight more than anything else. I know the judge will deny my motion for continuance, so I will just writ him. Life is good when you can appeal to a higher court. I am awaiting DNA results for my rape case and I want to cover all of my bases. My junior asked me the other day if I felt bad sending people to jail. I said hell no. I multiple billed someone last week and his sentence went from 2 years to 20. Too bad so sad he can kiss my ass. People shouldn't point guns at other people and demand what doesn't belong to them.
This will be my first weekend in my place and I don't know what to do. After I leave work today, I plan to go to Wal-Mart to pick up a few items and after that I don't quite know. I think I will watch a few movies and move in my cd's. I have a bottle of wine in the fridge so I may open that and have a drink. Hadn't guite decided on the food, but hopefully I will eat something. I will have to keep in mind that my mom said I am getting fat, so if I do eat junk food it will have to be contained to a minimum at least. I don't expect any male company tonight nor am I extending an invitation. That's not to say I will turn anyone down, but I won't put out the effort. This weekend I do expect to be busy however working on a couple of files that I have. I might officially start that tomorrow. I also think I have a victim to meet tomorrow. So tonight it will be jsut me unless my sister or my best friend comes by. Otherwise I will be flying solo.
Last night, my best friend met the guy that I am interested in. I selected her to meet him because her opinion means a lot to me. I hope I didn't make him feel uncomfortable but I had to do it. For quite some time now, I have wanted her to meet him and it finally happened. I think she likes him, but I also think she has some reservations as it may relate to his intentions or lack thereof. While he and I were at my apartment last night, I honestly felt kind of comfortable with his being there. He became more relaxed than I anticipated. But then again, he and I kind of sit under each other whenever we are together so I guess it wasn't far fetched. He told me he was thinking about applying at the DA's office. I told him that I have an interoffice policy and because of that, we can't have sex anymore. He said," really?" I told him I don't have sex with men I work with. He got kind of quiet and said he would look into civil practice, but if push came to shove then he would have to apply. I told him I would put in a good word for him. I can honestly say while I was talking to him, it felt right for some reason. I don't know if I am allowing other things to influence me, but I do feel an underlying interest in him. I have decided to step back a little and just let things run its course. I don't want to rush anything. Before my best friend came by last night, I was telling him a little about my past experiences with men. He is always open with me about his history, so I decided to do the same finally. Maybe this will be a turning point for me. Last week, I got the urge to let him read some of my poetry. I normally don't do that because my writings are sacred to me as they depict my life. Only certain people are given access to them. But I am thinking about sharing them with him someday.
Happy New Year to everybody first of all. My new year celebration was with my family on both ends. I have never done that before. It has always been with one family or the other. But come to think of it, I don't recall ever spending the new year in Mississippi. On New Year's Eve, I went by my maw maw's house. It felt strange at first. I hadn't been in the house since my paw paw died August 22,2004 (my sister's birthday). Everytime I passsed his bed, I felt an empty spot. I pray my maw maw made it through. Later that night, my mom and I went by my sister's house to bring in the new year. On New Year's day, I went by my mudea in Mississippi. I slept so well it was refreshing. It was quiet as usual and it was a joy to be around my cousins. Well, I have slowly moved things into my new place. Tonight I washed a few dishes and put a few things in place. I must admit, it was the peace that I was so desparately looking for. It felt so right being in my own place again. I was able to play my jazz cd's and just relax while I worked around the apartment. I still have a few boxes to clear out, but that will come with time. The only thing I am waiting for are my matresses to be delivered which will come on Wednesday. That will be my first night there. Back to sleeping in the nude. Life is great!!!! I have one more week out of court, but I have a ton of things to prepare. The only thing I will miss is the leizure time I was able to spend with my best friend. She and I had lunch whenever we could and I really loved that. I am truly blessed to have a friend like her. She is really like a sister to me considering she knows more about me than any family member of mine and I love her to death. She will definitely get a key to the crib. My friend was suppose to come over and help me put my bookcase together. He and I spoke over the weekend and he offered his help to me since I was moving. I told him I may need his assistance with the bookcase that I have. He said okay and offered to help move any furniture. I told him the only things that I had to move were boxes and that my furniture would be delivered. He kept offering his assistance though and told me to call him. I tried to put my bookcase together myself and I didn't call him. I didn't call him for two reasons. One, I figured I'd try to put the bookcase together myself before I ask for help and two, a part of me was just hoping that he would call on his own initiative which would have said a lot to me. He didn't call so I figured he didn't really want to help. Now the flip side to that is, since I didn't call him, he probably thought I didn't need help or that I wasn't even at the apartment because I told him that I hadn't officially moved in yet. Then there is always that side of me that thinks as soon as everything is together, that's when he will want to come by and needless to say spend the night. My mind is telling me that I will be used and it prevents me from even attempting to call him. A part of me wants to try to work towards a relationship with him because of surrounding circumstances and pressure being placed on me by family members. But there is another side that is saying since the sex is good, leave it at that coupled with the fact that I don't think he wants to be in a relationship with me. Its a hard call to make. Maybe I am thinking to hard about it. Anyway, I have to go to sleep. Will write soon...
