Up date

So it's been a while, let's think...It was the marathon on Sunday and that was really cool. My room mate took part so naturally I went down there to cheer her on. If I'm honest I did'nt really think that I would see her considering that there were something like 1500 people taking part. However, after some careful timing I managed to place myself at Rice University just as she ran past all smiles and waves (and that was at the 10/11 mile mark).

Well done Amber good on you.

I then went down to the Museum of Fine arts with some of the other interns that I met working with Reprieve, and I have to say it really does live up to its name. It is art and it was fine (I kid-I'm just really bad at appreciating good art). Then we mosyed (spelt that wrong) down to this quaint little Cafe called "The Last Concert Cafe" where Michele plays her violin. That was really cool, it's a place where musicians just hang out and "Jam". I had a chance to meet some other girls that are also doing volunteer work.

After the 'jamming' session we pondered what to do next and came up with the idea of going to yet another quaint place for a beverage. Then came the munchies and it was a tough choice between the Cheescake factory or I-hop. We voted for I-hop. Anyone who knows Houston knows that nothing is close by and everything is a 10 minute drive away. So we buckle up in search for the closest I-hop, about 20 minutes down the line we find out the damn place is closed, so it was back to the girl's place for home made pancakes and chocolate (your gonna have to roll me onto the plane at this rate). If Houston does have something it is good eateries.

Yesterday was Martin Luther King day and I did have every intention to go downtown and see the parades. But in fairness to me it was also an opportunity to catch up on some sleep (I'll still jet lagged 2 weeks into my trip) and tidy and sort the pit I call my room.

Today I had another trip to the courthouse and got to meet one of the clients whose case I will be working on. That was something else. You walk through this door from a big bright courtroom into a room divided by a huge sheet of plastic and some seats. When you look through the glass (which is not clear glass oh no it's that misted glass) you see nothing but men in bright orange jump suits (about 15-20) all waiting in this small room wondering how and when it all started to go wrong, and how the hell did they end up here. I will admit I have never felt so useless then I did at that point in time.

Anyway then it was back to the office to finish up writing up my notes. It's early dismissal from the office today we have a weather warning, anyone who said Texas stays hot all the time are lying. The temp here is like 35 degree F (sorry don't know Celcius for the British out there) but I can tell you that, that is cold.

Till next time folks

Sadia