Jillian Chantal

I dragged myself four hours north to take a deposition in the town where I got my start as a lawyer. A lot has changed about the outskirts over the years but the downtown area is much the same. I’ve been back quite a few times to see family (I have a sister in law up here) but this is the first time I’ve been back on a legal case. It’s interesting to be doing that after so many years.

I’m a little sad though because I was supposed to have dinner with a friend last night so I didn’t tell my sis- in law I was coming as I knew she’d want to feed me. My friend canceled on me at the last minute which made me feel like no one likes me. I mean, really, I haven’t seen her in a year and she knew I was coming for several weeks. It seemed like a slap in the face. She gave a legitimate excuse but I still was hurt. I guess I’m too darned sensitive lately since I seem to be letting people have way too much access to my heart and getting my feelings hurt.

I need to toughen up this old hide on the personal side. I’m tough as nails as a lawyer and I think that sometimes makes people get the wrong impression of me in my personal life. I really am a softie.