weekend update

this past weekend, I went on my last law school visit. Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA was definitely the "last, but not least"... the campus was absolutely beautiful, even though the weather was not the best. every building, every courtyard, and every foyer looked like a page from a Jane Austen book. my mom and I cherished our time together while exploring all this city and campus had to offer. one of the rules my mom has always had while traveling is that we must eat locally. growing up I did not really love that rule, but after living in Northwest Arkansas for a handful of years I have grown to appreciate, love, and even prefer to eat at any local joint. we found some great places, but I am looking forward to exploring this area even more one day! **maybe soon**

each person that I met on the campus was loving and supportive. there was one lady in particular that sold me, though. her name is Kathleen McKee. she is known by many as "Professor Mom" at Regent, is a self-proclaimed chatty-Kathy, and is incredibly passionate about her job. upon reading her very impressive resume, I was a little nervous to meet this woman... to quote Elizabeth from Pride & Prejudice, "she certainly would be a most fearsome thing to behold." this is exactly how I felt walking into my meeting Friday afternoon, but upon meeting Professor McKee, all those intimidating thoughts melted. her warmth and passion exudes from her as she tells stories of what she is so passionate about, the law and helping others through legal aid. what's funny is that our meeting was supposed to be only thirty minutes, but ended up being an hour as we exchanged stories of our passions, which seemed to align quite well. I couldn't help but thinking "I have got to be around this woman" throughout that meeting, a thought that has continued to stay with me. I'm not sure if this was their plan in having Professor McKee as my last meeting before leaving Regent's law school, but it was well played that is for certain. **can you guess where my heart is leaning?!**

coming soon: what's in a name (behind the blog), how to stretch your wardrobe (without breaking the bank), & my final decision for this next adventure (law school edition)