This is an aerial shot of the whole thing. As you can probably tell, it's pretty new. Built just before the recession, but still a developing and super classy area back home.
Here's one of the entrances to the shops--yes, the shops! There's lots of cute little boutique places and some upper end clothing stores---you know, Ann Taylor, Chicos, Banana Republic, etc--and restaurants. A few bars, classy ice cream places, cute little dressed up bohemian restaurants and all sorts of fun stuff.
City Center is also used for a lot of events. There's a little city square thing in the middle where a lot of parties and concerts are hosted. Even fireworks on the fourth of July! Apparently these signs, visible from the road, cost a fortune to build, and, really, I think they look a little ridiculous, but oh well.
Instead of going for lunch, I can always go shopping! Isn't it cute? Don't you just love it?
I just can't believe my good luck. Of all the people to get lucky, I really can't believe it's me. Because, really, all my friends in law school are equally qualified and, as far as I know, none of them have gotten such a good offer. I'm not on law review, or moot court, or top 5 in my class. I'm just ridiculously lucky, and I will never forget it. I'm sorry to gush, but I just feel so unbelievably fortunate. When I walked into that interview on Tuesday, I just hoped it would go well. I never imagined that he would start talking to me immediately like I already had the job in the bag. I didn't expect to discuss where my office would be located (omg, my office!) and I definitely didn't expect to go out to lunch.
Another thing I didn't expect? After I sent my thank you's for the interview, I got an email back with just three words in it.
"Welcome home, Katie."
Serious warm fuzzies. I can't believe I walked straight into a job when, just a week ago, I would have said that I would definitely not have a job at graduation. I guess you just never know how things will work out. And they have worked out for me better than I ever expected for my first job.
Nowadays, I daydream about the houses I can buy, the new android phone I will get (hey, it's a work necessity), and all the shoes that will line my closets. (Please note that closets is plural.)
I also daydream about how to decorate my office. You know, the one in city center.
I envision a desk with a beautiful new iMac computer on it. And some kind of artwork in the background. But beyond the computer, really, I haven't gotten that far. Luckily I have a few months to figure out all the interior decorating. I definitely want some pretty potted plants with colorful flowers. I need some ideas to figure out how to mix professional elements with my love of feminine, colorful things.
See, I particularly like this one. And that's professional, right? But still pretty, and the kind of room that you'd want to spend some time in. Well, I'll figure it out, but for now I'm just looking at pictures and really hoping that I'll be able to afford some Pottery Barn furniture, too!
Well, it IS finals week, so I should probably get back to studying, but I did want to take a few minutes to be shamelessly happy about my future. All that remains is to finish my Jurisprudence and Employment take homes (but I have a good start on both), take my Crim Pro final Monday, and turn in my last Business Transactions Drafting contract! This time next week, the law degree will be FINISHED and all that will remain is to get the diploma in the mail. It's really hard to believe, but it's all coming together.
Welcome home.
Oh my goodness, yes!
EEEE!! CONGRATS!!!! That's so exciting!
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