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Originally Posted by lotsofdots (Post 1849120)

I turned my phone off during the parties since I didn't want any distractions, but on days that I had long breaks I got in the habit of texting between parties. I had bus rides between each house for Prefs where I quickly checked my phone, gave my mom an update on how I was feeling, and turned it back off. :)

It surprises me that this is allowed. It certainly seems to violate the spirit of strict silence. Interesting.

We weren't technically supposed to bring them but it was a lot easier for me to figure out what I liked and what I didn't when I had to articulate it concisely to another person- and I didn't want to impact anyone else on the bus so I went ahead and used my phone. =( so...I was a little bad. Sorry yall.

Just a sidenote here: the use(abuse) of cellphones is one of the reasons why pnms are not allowed to carry a purse, but must use a clear plastic baggy for all essential items during recruitment at some schools.

Carry on...

Bid Day was the first day of classes. I was SO antsy to find out about my bid! I was freaking out all morning that my Gamma Chi was going to call and tell me I hadn't been offered a bid...but once I got past 10:00 I started getting excited!
We all got ready to go to Gamma Chi reveals and to get our bids, and then we would get changed into our dresses and take the bus to our Bid Day parties. My group was super nervous but I was BEYOND EXCITED!

After the Gamma Chi reveals (I had NO IDEA what mine was, by the way. She was good! She ended up being a French Vanilla) we finally circled up for our cards. They called for us to flip and mine said...

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MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP!

I started jumping up and down and squealing! My Gamma Chi came running over to hug me- she knew how hard the choice had been for me!
I ran to get changed and hopped on the bus to the party...and had SO MUCH FUN!

Now, several weeks into it, I can tell you that I LOVE MY SORORITY! The girls are AMAZING, so incredibly fun and smart and active and involved! I have made great friends already and am so looking forward to meeting even more of my amazing sisters!

Yay on getting your first choice! Congratulations!

Congratulations! Who is Mint Chocolate Chip?

Congrats! I'm glad you are enjoying your experience.

Congrats! So who is mint chocolate chip?

Mint Chocolate Chip issss:
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DELTA GAMMA!!!

Well, then- congratulations to you and the lovely ladies of Delta Gamma!

congratulations to you and delta gamma!

Yay! I love Delta Gamma endings :)

I love Delta Gamma endings!!! Congratulations!

Hooray! OK, now just where is this taking place?

I am just guessing? - LSU?

Congratulations! your story was terrific and I can tell you are truly happy. DGs are awesome (not to mention I love their badge).