Swearing In Ceremony

Okay, where do I begin today? Alright we’ll start with my alarm. I set it for 6:45am and to say I was awake before that is an understatement. I was up at 6:30 ready to go!

I hopped up out of my bed and got started on my make up. Today I wanted a more natural look with a hint of sparkle. I grabbed my knee length black dress that I wear to court, put it on, sprayed my perfume on and then I was on my way to Aromas. (In case you aren’t from Cincinnati this is my go to local coffee shop. It’s right up the street from my parents. It’s kinda been my place since they opened back when I was in high school.) I was able to get my friend Kandace to do my hair for the event.

I arrived over at her house with our coffee and she sat me down for the curling to begin. I don’t know how she does it but I sat there for thirty minutes and she turned my hair from a hot mess to a model!

After spending a little time with her and helping me pick a lipstick color (a really deep red!) I hit the road. I met Bridget at my house and she had Starbucks! Together we put the finishing touches on my outfit, we grabbed my clutch for the day and the heels. After that we loaded up the car.

Bridget, Mom, Dad, Nick and I loaded up in Dad’s Mazda (yes I know, I got the back seat middle hump) and we took a nice long ride to Columbus. Some parts were smooth and some parts had Bridget and I clinging together!

Once we arrived in Columbus we started searching for parking. Thankfully we were able to park right behind the theater. We walked about two blocks and were safely inside the heated building! (Trust me this is huge. It was maybe 24 degrees outside if I’m being generous and I’m dressed for court not Alaska!) We got to the building about ten minutes before the doors opened and just waited. After that the doors opened and a sea of people flooded into the building! The family went upstairs and I was told to go down and find my seat. I ran to the bathroom to do one last make up check with Bridget. When we were finished we walked back up and met Grant, John and Sherree for hugs, good luck and good byes.

I was sitting in row P seat 121. I found my seat then waited patiently; before you knew it, court was in session and the opening remarks began. It honestly just flew by before we were at the motion for admission where we were being called up. I walked up those stairs with my head held high then handed the judge my name card and walked to where I received my certificate ,shook hands with another judge who told me she loved my shoes and I was back down the stairs with my official lawyer certificate in hand.

Then boom; closing remarks! Court was over just as fast as it began. I went out towards the door and began to wait for my group to meet me.

Once I had everyone with me I walked over to the Supreme Court building in my sparkling shoes! Once we were in the court house I signed up for the Ohio Bar Association, got a cool new shirt and the took a picture in front of the Supreme Court bench!

After we took a picture we enjoyed a few refreshments. After this Nick ran to get the car for us so we could head over to enjoy dinner. We had reservations at the boat house; a nice restaurant in Columbus that over looked the river. It was really pretty. The food was good but the company was fantastic. We had a champagne toast and everything. It was everything a celebratory dinner should be!

After dinner we were back in the Mazda where Nick and Dad are squabbling like old ladies. I’ve lost count on the burns at this point. Quite honestly I think they both have lost while Bridget, Mom and I are just laughing. Ill let you know if we actually make it home in one piece.

P.S. We did make it and I might’ve jumped for joy to be outta the car!