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Quarterly Report: Saving for Retirement
We’re back again with another post on money! Before we dive in, can I tell you a secret? Before I got married, I used to tell my boyfriend (now husband) that because I was Latina I didn’t need to save for retirement–my kids would take care of me, obvi. Of course, I was joking, but the idea that family helps our viejitos is so deeply entrenched that I never really gave much thought about saving for the long-haul. But then as I learned more and more about gender inequity, the wage gap, and saw how poverty continues to afflict women, I realized that saving for retirement at an early age…
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Not so Great Grades and Law School
Grades are in for many people, and others are anxiously awaiting the final verdict. Today’s post isn’t very happy because it’s about dealing with the aftermath of not-so-great grades (“NSG grades”). First, NSG grades happen, so please don’t be too down on yourself. Remember that law school is usually graded on a curve, and it’s based on one anonymous test graded by one person. This one grade doesn’t signify your worth or your capabilities in school, or as a future attorney. But unfortunately, the reality is that many people will not get the grades they expected, and for all those usually straight-A students, these grades may be the worst you’ve ever earned.…
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Connecting a Cultural Divide, a Book Review
I recently finished reading Cup of Water Under my Bed (CWUB) and I highly recommend it! CWUB is a memoir by Daisy Hernandez, a Latina with a Cuban father and Colombian mother. A New Yorker who became a journalist for the New York Times before moving on to write progressive pieces with a focus on social justice. I became interested in reading CWUB just by the title alone. I grew up with Mexican culture/traditions, so when I heard, “cup of water under a bed,” I didn’t think of Santeria (which is the context of the title), but rather remembered my mom would cure me from Ojo and place a cup of water…
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Organization for the Disorganized
What I really like about the beginning year is that it’s a fresh start for me to try to work on improving my organization at work. For many type-As, it’s pretty easy to stay organized, but I am basically the opposite of a type-A when it comes to organization. My motto is that there is usually a method to my madness, though on the surface my office could seem cluttered and well…disorganized! Because I know what my tendencies are when it comes to organization, I have developed sensible, easy, and visual tools that have kept me right on track at work. Some of these tips may not work in places where you…
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Breaking Law School Barriers III: Letters of Recommendations
This series, Breaking Law School Barriers, tackles the big and small issues that come into play when you’re deciding if you’ll even attend law school. The purpose is to give practical advice for college students, and for current law students and attorneys to give suggestions about their real world experience. Today we want to discuss letters of recommendations (LORs) for your application. It can be awkward asking for a letter, but if you build solid relationships with your professors and advisors, you’ll have a better chance of obtaining solid letters that will help get you admitted. Most schools require at least two, and generally want it from a professor, not…
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What Did You Miss?
We’re so excited for 2015! We have a lot of fun and informative plans in store for everyone! Though we’ve only been sharing information for the past four months, we wanted to share our favorite posts thus far: For prelaw students: our first part of the Breaking Barriers series. For law students: creating institutional change at your school even when faced with resistance. For attorneys: navigating the rules of professional etiquette, starting with your wardrobe. For those creating work-life balance: What to do when family obligations become obstacles. Of course my ultimate favorite is our mission statement! We’ve had a really great four months and look forward to the New…
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Happy New Year’s Eve!
Happy New Year’s Eve! So excited for the short week and eager to bring in the New Year with some good drinks, great music, and delicious Mexican food! For those going to parties and in need of a last-minute dish to bring–here are three options for ridiculously easy and tasty dishes you can share as you celebrate New Year’s with your family and friends! One. Grapes. I know what you’re thinking: what!? It may seem silly, but grapes are a staple Mexican New Year’s tradition. Eating grapes at the stroke of midnight is supposed to help your New Year’s wishes come true. So pass the grapes and share this bit…
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Setting and Achieving Goals
We’re keeping things a little light and easy since we’re easing back from the holidays, and are eagerly waiting for the New Year. During the new year, I really love taking this time to assess my current station in life and see where I can create change and improvement. I know some find New Year’s resolutions a little cheesy, but I think it makes sense to start the year with a clean slate and make an effort to progress in either our personal or professional lives. The problem, of course, is the difficulty in creating healthy habits (or stopping bad ones). So today we’re offering a few steps to take…
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Gratitude.
It’s the end of December. Crazy! We’ve been chugging along for four months now and are so grateful to our subscribers! We so appreciate when you take time out of your day to see what we’re up to!! At the same time, we’re super happy and thankful that we’re still on holiday and celebrating a long and happy Christmas season in Florida with family. We hope you’re doing the same! But in case you need some screen time (who doesn’t!?) here are our favorite links from around the internet this month. Slate had such an interesting perspective piece on how violence against women should seen as a good predictor of…
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Happy Holidays!!
Wishing everyone a happy holiday with lots of laughter and relaxation!! We’re taking a break today, but we’ll be back in action this Friday!