Sunday, January 24, 2010

Fuzzy math...

I've never been very good with numbers. It's why I became a lawyer - all I need to know is how many zeros you should tack on so we can reach a "fair" settlement. But how 'bout these numbers:

The amount of days one can function on caffeine and adrenaline alone... 24

The number of hours one can bill in 24 days without collapsing into an exhausted heap of goo... 215

The number of hours one can bill in a week if they give up sleep, eating and just about all other activities...92

The number of reams of paper we killed off prepping for this case... at least 500

The number of people I dragged into the office this weekend to finish prep...10

The number of cups of coffee and cans of soda I've consumed in the past week... too fucking many to count!

The number of days since I last saw my husband or son...3


And now, I think I'm going to collapse on the couch with my boys, a glass a wine and wish that I could sleep for the next month straight!

Thanks for all the support - I love you guys for being my cheerleaders through this!

18 comments:

Liz Mays said...

You enjoy that wine, your family, and some sleep!!! You deserve it!

JenJen said...

Clinking my glass to you!

Exhale....

Tracie said...

Glad it's over! I hope you can get some rest.

LegalMist said...

Ay yi yi. Glad *that's* over! I hate those schedules, when they happen.

Brian Miller said...

is it done? those numbers...yikes. enjoy the nap. smile.

Stacy Uncorked said...

Hope you enjoyed your wine and family! Hope you have a better (less hectic and caffeine-filled) week! :)

Anonymous said...

OY! And I thought my 9 litres of coffee in 24 hours was bad! You win ;) Now go have a nice rest!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your wine and your time with your boys!

GreenJello said...

Hmmm.... you're not convincing me that a change in careers to law is what I want in the future. :)

Glad it's over and you can relax!

Baino said...

Couch collapsing sounds wonderful. I am an expert if you need any assistance in the fine art of being a couch potato. And I thought I put in some work hours! You're a legend!

Tom said...

wow, hope it was all worth it!

Mike said...

Chugga chugga....I knew that the little engine could do it! :)

Matty said...

I knew you would make it. If I ever need a lawyer, you're on my short list.

Kathy's Klothesline said...

I hope you are recharged and raring to go again......

Anonymous said...

I hope things are going well! Good luck and don't OD on the caffeine.

Jan @ Struck by Serendipity said...

Wow, it's funny how reading about someone else's exhausting schedule can make one feel better about their own. :)

Hang in there!

And take a couple of extra 0's on there for me!

Auri said...

Whew!! I'm sure you're stoked!! Hopefully it went well... what am I saying?! Of course it did... glad you're getting some much needed time with the boys now=) You deserve it woman.

Now all you need is a good baseball game... hmm... where to find baseball in January?

Ms. Salti said...

Girl, I honestly have NO fucking idea how you do it. I wouldn't make it in any way, shape or form! I really admire your dedication, even if it's involuntary!