it's the witching hour
I considered wearing a costume to work today. Kelli said that I could wear one, as long as I wasn't arguing. Since I haven't passed the bar, I'd definitely be in the clear. But I had to go to a LexisNexis database training session this morning. I didn't feel like walking into a professional setting as a member of the undead. At the courthouse, it's one thing, but at the OAG office, that's important stuff.
Yesterday was a typical Monday. In the morning, I worked in Kimberly's office, entering the rest of her cases in ProLaw. I'm getting better at that program but still really have no idea what I'm doing beyond about three pages. That's ok. I'm sure I'll get better training when it matters. After that I sat in court for a little while. Then Kristi, Kelli, Janese, and another attorney, Sarah, and I went to ABP (Au Bon Pain) for lunch. (Mmmmm white chocolate latte.) I came back the Intake Center and did some filing.
I got home around 5 and checked my email. Our field trip tomorrow is to the Islamic Center. The women have to be completely covered, including our heads. I have no scarf-like item in my wardrobe, so I set off to Pentagon City (nearest mall) in search of one. About an hour later, I was wandering into stores I remotely thought would be useful, as my search had thus far been fruitless. I happened upon United Colors of Benetton. Jackpot. I've never bought anything there before, but I purchased a lovely blue scarf/shawl. Now the only challenge will be figuring out how to wear it without looking ridiculous. At first I was a little pissed off that we had to alter our dress to visit this place. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how selfish that was. We're to be their guests, yes, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't show them the utmost respect. Besides, a part of me (not the feminist part, of course) likes the idea of women covering their heads, in the context of protecting their honor. It seems that many American's have forgotten the meaning behind that word.
(Note: edited by the author 11/9/2006.)
Yesterday was a typical Monday. In the morning, I worked in Kimberly's office, entering the rest of her cases in ProLaw. I'm getting better at that program but still really have no idea what I'm doing beyond about three pages. That's ok. I'm sure I'll get better training when it matters. After that I sat in court for a little while. Then Kristi, Kelli, Janese, and another attorney, Sarah, and I went to ABP (Au Bon Pain) for lunch. (Mmmmm white chocolate latte.) I came back the Intake Center and did some filing.
I got home around 5 and checked my email. Our field trip tomorrow is to the Islamic Center. The women have to be completely covered, including our heads. I have no scarf-like item in my wardrobe, so I set off to Pentagon City (nearest mall) in search of one. About an hour later, I was wandering into stores I remotely thought would be useful, as my search had thus far been fruitless. I happened upon United Colors of Benetton. Jackpot. I've never bought anything there before, but I purchased a lovely blue scarf/shawl. Now the only challenge will be figuring out how to wear it without looking ridiculous. At first I was a little pissed off that we had to alter our dress to visit this place. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how selfish that was. We're to be their guests, yes, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't show them the utmost respect. Besides, a part of me (not the feminist part, of course) likes the idea of women covering their heads, in the context of protecting their honor. It seems that many American's have forgotten the meaning behind that word.
(Note: edited by the author 11/9/2006.)
posted by Kat @ 12:23
1 Comments:
At 5:44 PM,
Anonymous said…
Yeah for Patwick loving her job! It's always a helpful thing.
Actually the Islamic Center sounds interesting. I would like to believe that I would have thought to dress at least like the Christian women in places like Saudi Arabia do (everything except their heads covered. I personally think that is so that the men over there know which women to arrange a marriage with, but I digress). I think you're right about showing them respect. I mean if someone came to learn about my culture and totally flaunted its rules I would be very insulted, so why would I do that to someone else simply because the thing is not wrong in my culture? It's just a rude elitist attitude that leads to these things if you ask me.
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