Jilly -- very good questions.
What attracted you to law? What do you imagine will be the biggest challenge balancing work and motherhood?
Good question -- one I am still asking myself!
From the time I was little, people always told me that I'd be a lawyer. And, I just sort of followed this path here -- didn't really know what to do after college and so I went to law school. That's not to say that I don't like being a lawyer; in fact, I like it very much. But, I wouldn't say that it is my passion (which brings me to your next question).
I think balancing work and motherhood will be exceedingly difficult. This profession (and, in particular, the way I practice now) is NOT conducive to being the kind of mother I'd like to be. Working nights and weekends, eating 3meals a day at my desk, being at your client's beck and call, etc. are all the norm. My parents always worked, but they were always around for us. We ate dinner together almost every night, they helped with homework, they came to games, etc. While I may be able to "outsource" taking care of my baby in certain ways for the first couple of years (not saying I'd want to, but feeding, putting to bed, etc. may be able to be done by someone else without there necessarily being a lasting impact), there are things that I won't ever feel comfortable outsourcing, particularly in a couple of years.
What is your favorite genre of movie (a bit easier than favorite movie
On a lighter note, I think my favorite genre would be)?
I really am a sucker for romantic comedies. I like movies that make you feel good while they entertain you. I also love period pieces about performers (Ray, Walk the Line, can't wait to see dream girls) and sports movies (Remember the Titans, Rudy, Friday Night Lights).
What is your favorite thing about your living space?
Well -- NYC apartments leave a lot to be desired when it comes to space! I grew up in one, so I am used to it. I do love our apartment now, which we moved into almost 2 1/2 years ago -- because it has some luxuries that other NYC apartments don't have. We have an open kitchen, so although the kitchen is small by any other standards other than NYC, it allows me to be a part of the action in the living room/dining room even while cooking (something I never did before moving into this apartment for this very reason!). And, we have a second bedroom -- which I feel very fortunate to have since a lot of my friends have started their families in a one bedroom apartment. Now, we've been using this room as a study and throwing all other sorts of junk in there. We have yet to do anything about it
: but it is on the agenda as a must do asap.
Oh -- and we have a walk-in closet!!! I had never had anything other than a small little closet, so to me this is the ultimate luxury!
Do you have any hobbies / sports / interests (well, of course you have interests in something, but you know what I mean)
For hobbies -- I LOVE fitness. I teach spinning and kickboxing classes (still doing it now!) and love other types of working out as well. Although I get paid for it, I look at it as a hobby. I used to be more crafty, but it has all gone by the wayside. I do knit, and hope to pick it up again soon!
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
