What will happen to Egypt?

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/world/africa/01egypt.html?ref=world

Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt

96% of women. Really? I had no idea this barbaric practice was happening there. I am shocked.

NYTimes Article

2L

So I know I don't write on this blog as often as I should...I'll try harder. This year is shaping up to be a good one. There have been a few set backs this Indian summer, but now that fall is in the air, my life is back on track. Second year of law school is much more manageable than the first (aka hell on earth). Though some of my classes are more demanding, I do not feel like I am drowning in them. I even have an elective--The Constitution and Foreign Affairs. I'm also on law review, so while that is extra, it is a good extra. My Property professor is as engaging as a cabernet dancer, so that is about all once can ask for.

I FINALLY passed my background check (it took over 3 months!), and I'll be starting work at the Anti-Defamation League soon. I am really excited to learn about the organization and defending civil and human rights in a legal context. I think that working for this Jewish organization after my summer studying Islamic law and Middle East issues in Egypt will give a good base for the type of work I want to do (and hopefully one up on the resume as well).

I'm living on the Upper West Side in an amazing apartment (housewarming party TBA) with my boyfriend, Adam, who I am grateful for every day. I have a few new friends in the city (Sarah, Amanee, Naoufel). It just doesn't get any better!

Here is a picture of me modeling at the AUH20 Blockparty fashion show. My friend Kate Goldwater is the designer of an environmentally friendly line and the owner of a small boutique on the Lower East Side. She's great!