for the win...for the "children"

Losing was never an option. I did not plan on losing. I had a solid group who committed a lot of money. I was willing to up my commitment if there was a need. Losing was not an option.

We won! Professor Mark West will enthusiastically (?) bowl with us and buy us beer. Refer here for a discussion of my strategy. Because my own sister turned irrational on us...and hyper, I also saved some money! Sally abhors gambling but she was totally into the bidding. Loved it. We won the item for $700. Tina also blogged about it.

Professor West continuously told us that he was afraid that no one would bid for his item. However, this was clearly a misrepresentation. There was a 1L who was told the same thing he told me! Hah, he told me he didn't know who was on the other side of the bidding war. That was a lie!  Everything he says is suspect from now on...except things related to law! He totally drove the bid price up! For the "children" (according to him, the "children" are those law students who will work in public service).

Side-note: There is something I really appreciate when it comes to friendships. N. Chang and J. Coburn made me feel all warm inside the past two days. Even though one on one, they give me a hard time...when they are speaking with someone else, they speak so highly of me. I always notice it with Nick. He always praises me so much in public (it's almost embarrassing). Joe does the same. He is always willing to speak about me...give me credit...when speaking to others. I was pleasantly surprised when he spoke about my reserve price to Prof. West. Total <3

I took a picture with a very drunk and happy Ms. Hernandez after the auction.

P.S. I checked with the Professor. He has cleared his name. He did not know until an hour before the auction. :)