Jury Duty

Let me start out by saying I am thankful. I am thankful for America. Thankful that we live in a country with a justice system where you are innocent until proven guilty. And thankful that we are free to do and say and be whatever or whoever we want.


And I am thankful that my 10 day jury service is complete!!!!


I sat on a 9 member jury from November 12 to 24. It was a civil case and lasted 10 days. It was so difficult to sit still and pay attention that long. By the end of each day, I was just mentally exhausted (and crabby). The hardest part, for me, was not being able to talk about it with anyone - not even the other jury members.


The bright side is that the court house is essentially across the street from my work, so my daily routine didn't even change. AND we got paid a small amount each day which I get to keep, just in time for Christmas! AND ITS OVER!!