Law Show 2009

Here is my cast. They did a fantastic job this weekend in making Law Show 2009 such a giant success!

I knew the mixed emotions at the show would come. I just didn't know when. The first airing of the videos on Wednesday brought a tear to my eyes, and not just cause they were funnier than anything.

Friday, our first show, I sat up in the balcony watching. I was useless back stage, my job was done, all I could do is watch. The whole day leading up to the show had been a debacle of epic proportions and my stomach was queazy. I had been drenched by a handi-bus, Kerry had said Macbeth in the theatre, an actor had a broken leg and a black cat had crossed my path. The whole day was intense. The successful debut of the show led to drinking - a lot of drinking.

Saturday, we were a well-oiled machine. What is more, I no longer had a carrot or stick to influence behavior - so they were on their own. They sure did me proud.

Today, after sleeping in for the first time in weeks, I felt this weird sensation. I guess that all third years get this feeling at some point in time or another. This was my final law show. It is over. There is even less between me and my graduation.

I vividly remember going for a walk (a common occurrence in those days) with my father in the summer of 2002. I was broke, I had just gotten a job at burger king - the best I could find, I didn't really have a home and university wasn't what I expected. I remember looking at the vast expanse between myself and graduating law school (yep, I knew I wanted a LLB early). 7 years left, 1 down.

And now as I stare at the last 95 days, I realize how fast it really was. In particular, the three years of law school itself blew by faster than... well, I don't know just how to finish that comparison.

The nostalgia has kicked in. So has the sense of adventure. Welcome 2009 - you stand to be a very good year. I hope I can savour you, enjoy and patiently experience all that you have to offer.