Delta Gamma

    I went through formal sorority recruitment last fall at Auburn, and I have grown so much from that experience. 

    I had my heart set on one sorority in particular the entire rush week. I had wonderful conversations with great girls each day. On the last and most emotional day of rush, I was in tears in this particular sorority because all the things the girl was telling about her sorority experience was exactly what I wanted. We both ended up in tears, and I walked out just knowing that those letters would be on my bid the next morning. 

   The next morning was Bid Day. Each rush group lines up in the midst of a swarming crowd of anxious mothers and sweaty fathers to FINALLY find out which sorority they are in. I just knew which sorority I would be sprinting to after I opened that envelope. Each rush group leader hands out each girls' envelope that contains her invitation to a lifelong sisterhood. The countdown begins...

    I open my envelope expecting to see those glorified letters and to my surprise, it is the letters of my second choice - Delta Gamma. I was basically in tears as I walked toward the DG chapter room that morning. I couldn't understand why my first choice didn't choose me. I went through the motions of pledge class pictures and "celebrating" with the other girls from my rush group who had also gotten into DG, but I could barely hold back the tears. When I finally got to the car with my parents to head to lunch, I broke down. It felt like a bad dream that I could simply snap out of, but that wasn't the case. 

    I seriously considered dropping DG because I didn't think I could be happy there, but I trusted God and had to believe that there was a reason he had put in DG. Now, you're probably thinking that I hate my sorority, but after time and new experiences, I have come to appreciate it! I was still considering dropping up until Big/Little Reveal, which is a ceremony in which each new member is given a big sister. There is a week of presents and hints that lead up to Reveal. I accidentally found out who my Big was before reveal through a random situation involving Tiger Splashers (will explain this later), but I won't get into that right now! To be honest, she was my second choice to be my Big...but that's something that I will take to my grave. She and I hit off immediately after reveal and we have quickly become best friends. I am convinced that the reason I got into DG was to meet her. We are basically the same person and I can't imagine what college or DG would be like without her. She is the sole reason that I didn't drop Delta Gamma.

    Apparently me second choices are actually exactly what I need! I have only God to thank for giving my such an amazing Big!

    Did I mention that Delta Gamma's symbol is the anchor which stands for HOPE...which only fed my already unhealthy obsession with anchors! 

"While the heart beats, HOPE lingers." Alison Croggon.

Lavish Love

    I recently came across this quote by Sarah Ban Breathnach, and it's been lingering at the back of mind for weeks.

    "Greet everyone you meet with a warm smile, no matter how busy you are. Don't rush encounters with coworkers, family, and friends. Speak softly. Listen attentively. Act as if every conversation you have is the most important thing on your mind today. Look you children and your partner in the eyes when they talk to you. Stroke the cat; caress the dog. Lavish love on every living being you meet. See how different you feel  at the end of the day."

    I sometimes find it hard to give people my full attention during the day because I'm usually in a rush or worrying about something else. I've made it a  personal goal to make everyone I come in contact with feel like they are the most important person that I will see that day.

    Although I am single and don't have any children, I do make an effort to look every person in the eye. If you know me at all, you will know that I am obsessed with dogs, so "caressing the dog" will be no problem at all.

    The part that spoke to me the most was "lavish love." I, regretfully, do not lavish love on all those that I come in contact with, and I hope to become better at that! I get so caught up in me, me, me that I forget to lavish love on others.

    If we all followed these instructions, I'm convinced that the world would be a happier place!

My First Post

Lately, I have become a huge fan of Tumblr. I love the pictures and quotes that I've found since joining it a couple years ago. On my blog, I plan to share those pictures and quotes as the apply to me! I hope you enjoy!