Just for Today, Why I Love My Job

This job has its ups and downs, like most.


Clients can be demanding, mean, and refuse to listen. Sometimes all at once. But there are also rewarding moments where I feel like the work I do is really making a difference and helping someone who didn’t know where else to turn. That’s one time when I really love this job.

Another time I really love my job is when I have intra-office memo conversations with my law partners like the one below. The back story is that a well-known law firm in the Twin Cities changed its name to something completely different this month, and Brianna and I both thought it was weird.

So, I suggested we change our law firm name from Robichaud, Anderson & Alcantara, P.A. to O’Scooty, Flopsie, Banjo & Waka-Waka, P.A.

On Thu January 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Kristina Lund-Alc wrote:

KLA - Jan 17/13 - 10:26 AM - i just made myself lol

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On Thu January 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Brianna Zuber wrote:

BBZ - Jan 17/13 - 10:26 AM - me too! That would be better. Plus we would get street cred with the africans and Irish.

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On Thu January 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Kristina Lund-Alc wrote:

I get to be waka-waka. thomas can be Flopsie.

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On Thu January 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Brianna Zuber wrote:

Bj is O scooty, so I guess that leaves me with Banjo

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On Thu January 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Kristina Lund-Alc wrote:

I think Banjo is a good name for you. Let's make sure to submit this to the board next meeting.

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On Thu January 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM, Brianna Zuber wrote:

It is sure to be approved

New Year

I get reflective twice a year- at the new year and at my birthday. It’s a good time to think about where I was, how far I’ve come, and where I’m going.
For me, highlights of 2012 include:
• Falling in love;

• Celebrating a whole handful of years as Johan’s mom and starting to think about and prepare for Kindergarten;

• Restarting regular yoga practice;

• Paying off some debt;

• Doing a cleanse, going (mostly) caffeine and gluten free;

• Losing 20 lbs;

• Significant home improvements to prepare to sell my house;

• Reentering the world of international travel via an epic trip to Africa;



There is also a whole slew of things I’m excited for in 2013…


• Putting my house on the market, looking for and probably moving to a new place with Andrew, Johan, and Gonzo.

• A trip to Miami with Andrew and my law partners at the end of January;

• Doing another cleanse in February;

• Losing another 20 lbs;

• Traveling to Amsterdam and Budapest with Andrew, Johan, and my mom in April-May for Moira’s wedding;

• Wedding festivities for my wife including a bachelorette soiree in New Orleans, a wedding at Camp St. Croix, and a Johan wearing a turquoise bow tie.

Of course, one of the best parts about being reflective is acknowledging how the previous year brought me so many wonderful places that I never expected. Hoping this year brings more unexpected adventures for me and for you, dear reader.