That's right. Jury duty is over. On Tuesday afternoon, the case was settled and my career as Juror No. 6 came to an abrupt end. As much as I liked to complain about how it was "interfering with my life" and "messing up my schedule" and yada yada...truth is, it was fascinating! And I am a bit disappointed it is suddenly over -- no more drama ("OBJECTION, YOUR HONOR!"). No more bonding with my new juror friends, a wonderful and eclectic group of people who I probably never would have had the chance to interact with in a "normal" setting. No more listening intently to this fascinating (and, yes, very tedious) story unfold every day. Besides, I kinda liked making my way down to the New York Supreme Court each morning along with all the attorneys and judges, steaming Starbucks coffee in hand -- it felt...important. Or significant in some way. Just standing on that grand stair case every day, you just can't help but feel moved by our justice system -- or at least by the beauty of such dramatic architecture set against a perfectly clear blue sky. (AND on more than one occasion Law & Order was filming nearby, which just felt so New York and very cool!!)
So, this may be weird to say, but I miss jury duty!
2 comments:
Do we get to hear about your case now that it's over?? Is it interesting enough that we want to hear? :) Oh, I'm reading The Shack - picked it up in the airport on my way over. Miss you! Sure you dont want to meet me in Istanbul next week?? I could use the company :)
awww...i miss you too! lots. you know i would LOVE to meet you in istanbul. i'm sure the bosses wouldn't mind me disappearing for awhile.... :) oh, and i will tell you all about the case sometime. too much to get into here, but i will just say it was a medical malpractice case involving a child....was pretty intense.
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