I have my first trial tomorrow (a small one). There's been a couple times where I was supposed to have my first trial but it settled at the last minute, but this one looks like everybody's ready to rumble. On cross-x I'll probably get to ask the question, "He didn't really call you a cocksucker like you claimed, did he?" which should be fun. I wish I had some kind of Popeye spinach or something I could down just beforehand to give me super-special powers.

I enjoy putting on a suit and tie before a big day in court. It's a ritual similar (I would guess) to putting on armour before a battle, or pads and jersey before the hockey game, or tuning your instrument before going on stage, that gets you ready to go out there.

Also, I got a thank-you card and a tie from a client that we helped today. I wouldn't be into a tie as a present for Xmas or B-day because it's too much of a "dad" present, but for a thank you gift it was really nice.