After all the moving and the packing, I surprised myself by making my early morning flight out of Austin on Sunday without too much trouble. I spent Sunday and most of Monday catching up on sleep and chatting with family before hitting the road for Beach Town, where Summer Firm is located.
Like last year, the first week of the program was all about orienting. This year it’s largely the same. Lots of computer training. Lots of marveling at the professionalism of the support staff. Lots of getting to know the other summer associates. Lots of trying-not-to-notice the recently vacated associate offices. Less eating. Less over-the-top events on our summer schedule. It’s what I expected and it’s totally reasonable.
From what I can tell, I’m off to a good start. My first assignment has been completed and reviewed. Now, if only I can will the economy into rebounding, I’ll be set 
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