"They gradually ascended for half-a-mile, and then found themselves at the
top of a considerable eminence, where the wood ceased, and the eye was instantly
caught by Pemberley House, situated on the opposite side of a valley, into which
the road with some abruptness wound. It was a large, handsome stone building,
standing well on rising ground, and backed by a ridge of high woody hills; and
in front, a stream of some natural importance was swelled into greater, but without
any artificial appearance. Its banks were neither formal nor falsely adorned.
Elizabeth was delighted. She had never seen a place for which nature had done
more, or where natural beauty had been so little counteracted by an awkward
taste."--from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Hello, and welcome to Pemberley! Allow me to introduce myself. In 2002, I graduated from a small liberal arts school near my hometown and favorite city, Chicago. My majors were in business and communications, and I am currently working in the finance department of a large, pharmaceutical company. I am also pursuing an MBA part-time and plan to (eventually) sit for the CPA exam.
Now you might be wondering, "What is 'Pemberley'?" Simply put, it is the
name of Mr. Darcy's gorgeous, expansive estate in Jane Austen's sparkling
romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice. For my purposes, however, Pemberley
is a place to unwind and relax, a place of beauty and sophistication that
transports you to a simpler, more elegant time--a time when men were gallant
and courteous, and women were charming and accomplished. So please, make
yourself at home, feel free to roam around, and explore the links to your
heart's content.
Welcome, my friend, to Pemberley.