I have to move in two weeks.

My landlords are selling the building and trying to create a TIC. Kinda like converting the building to condos. Yelena and I realized after about 15 minutes last night that we don't have enough money to buy our apartment as a TIC.

Actually, we don't HAVE to move in two weeks. We could choose to stay longer, until it's convenient for us. Namely, the end of the school year. But, we have spring break in two weeks so that's as good a time as any. The only problem is Yelena is busy preparing for finals and I have my damn brief, this isn't a good time to go apartment hunting.

Of course, we could always just say "fuck you" to our landlords and keep the apartment. Thank you crazy SF tenancy laws. But, the law is the law, and they can't kick us out for that. Of course, it would make their lives way more difficult because it'll be a lot harder to sell an occupied TIC, but it's not impossible. If Yelena and I decide to be stubborn, our landlords are more likely to "make it worth our while" by offering us money or something. So, one way or another, we're likely to be moving soon.

Of course, I'm still struggling with my brief. I don't have time for this shit.

Also, a DDA yelled at me today because I didn't prepare for my hearing ahead of time. I was prepared by the time the court was in session, but I was supposed to have my questions written yesterday and I didn't. Oh, and the defendant did a plea bargain again. I had two hearings today (same defendant) and I lost them both. That's the third time that's happened, and meanwhile I still haven't had a real court hearing. So, I didn't get the benefit of the experience, but I still got yelled at. Pretty much the worst possible outcome. And they won't give me more challenging work until I prove myself with the "motion to suppress" hearings, and I can't prove myself unless the hearing actually happens. So, all these defendants pleading out means I don't get experience.

Of course, I can't say "well let's just have the hearing anyway and I'll make you the same offer afterward." I'm not sure, but that's probably an ethics violation. So, my ability to gain experience is still being sacrificed to the well-being of convicted criminals. I still believe in putting justice ahead of my own personal interest, but it's getting frustrating.

Bleh.

J