Walking in Memphis

Have you ever noticed the city of Memphis, Tennessee is mentioned in SO many songs? 899 to be exact (you learn something new every day). But what's so special about the "Volunteer State"? Could it be the many selfless people who give up their time to volunteer? From an hour and twelve minutes of people watching at the Memphis airport, I can confirm it is NOT famous for being a fashion capital.. Nor is it a beauty hot spot. And can I just mention I smell grease and BBQ that only makes me think of one thing: cellulite. Every woman I can see at gate C5 has hair shorter than mine, and approximately 6 inches more volume than me; I'm hoping these ladies are using new Aveda Control Force so we don't send the world into early global warming with excessive use of Aquanet for our hair styling techniques..

Believe it or not, though, I know a secret about Memphis that is much more important than beauty, fashion, or even food. It's called St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. While not necessarily a topic one would usually find on Love It Mean It, I believe St. Jude represents something that is ultimately a million times more special than all the selfish, materialistic things I usually discuss. It is a safe haven for children who are extremely sick to the point where any ordinary doctor would not know what to do next. Here, the world's best researchers work hard to develop new treatments for these extraordinary children who might not think they have a chance at life. NO child is left untreated due to a family's inability to pay. These children are stronger than I have ever been, or ever will be, and I admire them for their fight.

I'm a Tri Delt, if you didn't know.. My sorority is affiliated with St. Jude as our national philanthropy. Our chapter along with hundreds of other chapters throughout the United States constantly work toward the common goal of support the Children's Research Hospital, giving them funds so they may continue breaking through barriers to help cure their patients. In the past, we have done charity events at Pepperdine such as Fashion For Life (a fashion show involving student organizations on campus to raise money for St. Jude) and Charity Denim (designer denim sales in which we send all profits to St. Jude). It has been amazing to watch our small chapter make such an impact the national proceeds that are sent to the Research Hospital each year. In fact, our latest goal, Ten in Ten (Tri Delta pledged to raise ten million dollars in ten years) was recently completed in ONLY FOUR YEARS! It makes me so proud to be a Delta :)

Me in Fashion For Life 2007!

Even though we're doing everything we can to kick cancer, a donation is always appreciated. Visit the St. Jude website for more info.

Now that Lonestar's "Walking in Memphis" is stuck in my head indefinitely, I finally hear our final boarding call. Praise the Lord... Missouri here I come!!!!



**LOL! An airport employee just commented on my Rock Star Pedicure.. and I quote.. "Girlll, das niceeee.. Where you get dat nail polish?"

Sorry girl, only in California :)