Well today we were given our shirts, booklets, and met our gamma chi's!

We were also given a great speech by a former national president. She didn't reveal her affiliation, but I have my guesses.

I met a few girls tonight in my group, and other groups, who I clicked with instantly. I hate to sound smug, but I felt like the star of my group. I had girls complimenting on my name, my outfit, saying they've heard of me etc. At one point I was in the center of a circle with like 7 girls around me! Talk about an ego boost...:cool: Please don't think I'm being concieted, but I was amazed by the reception I got from my group! I don't know how these girls know me, but that's cool. I feel like I am going to make some great friends! So no matter what, I'm supremely happy about the new friends I'll be making. Another funny thing, I totally know one of my gamma chi's. Of course I won't share this information with any other girls ;)

Also, a very active alum of 311 called me today! She heard about me through the grapevine and wanted to offer any help she could. We get along wonderfully and I can totally see her as a mentor. I wish she were still an active so she could be my big sis. Anyway, she just wanted to wish me luck, offer an ear of support, and let me know that she would be submitting a rec for me. :eek: Talk about a suprise!

Well I have to be back at ABC University at 8:00 am tomorrow for the first day of parties. I'm so excited! Tonight was so much fun and now I"m just ready for more fun. I can't say how right all of you were that nerves reach to a high point, then something happens to help calm them.

edit: VeniceIsSinking transferred schools and decided not to go through recruitment at her new college.

yay im glad ur finally on your way!!! have fun and GOOD LUCK!

Good luck...have a great time!

Woohoo!! Good luck and you know I'm over here rooting for you allllll the way:D:D:D

Yay, Soliloquy! This is the Recruitment story I've been waiting all summer to read. (yours too, Ocalagirl :p)

You're off to a great start and there's nothing wrong with a little ego boost. You deserve it!

We're all pulling for you to find your home. :)

So I just got home from my first round!!! I have to head back to ABC to find out which houses invited me back tomorrow!!

I got there at 8, hung out with my gamma chi group then we made our way to the lane. Tradition states that we have to walk past the frat houses... they pulled some pretty funny stunts. Thankfully there was nothing degrading that occured, they just hollered and acted silly.

311: My first party (after waiting an hour and a half!), and what a place to start. Panhellenic counted down from 10 when the doors would open and the closer they got to 1, the faster my heart beated!! We filed in to the sounds of their chants and I was greeted by Ada. We, of course, had a great convo. Another friend of mine came over to talk with us. Then, another girl who I had never met before joined in. I glanced around and I was one of the only ones who had 3 actives rushing me! I was led to a pillow on the floor to watch a slideshow while the girls lined up on both sides singing and dancing. I almost teared up a bit because I was finally here. I was finally starting something I had so anxiously been waiting for. I was clapping and dancing in my pillow along with them! At the end they led us away from the slideshow to talk a bit again. Ada escorted me out while the girls were chanting. I was sure to say "I can't wait to come back tomorrow!" I left 311 with the biggest smile possible on my face!!

We had lunch then continued onwards!

Damone: Just like last time, they counted to 10 and the doors swung open to a crowd of girls. And just like last time I was greeted by a friend, Raine! Raine and another girl talked with me. We had such a good time laughing and joking. They had mentioned some rude behaviors displayed by a few girls (like texting!!) and were so glad to finally be with someone they were comfortable with. I seriously think like 5 girls I know came up to me to say hello. They were beaming and just so excited to see me there. I got some hugs, which I know isn't supposed to happen- but they couldn't help it and I'm pretty sure no one in my rush group was offended by it. Once again we sat down to watch the slideshow while the girls lined up to sing and dance. I had fun watching the Damone girls and enjoyed their songs, just as much as I did the 311 ones! I spoke with Raine and her friend again, then Raine escorted me out. Another friend of mine grabbed my hand on the way out and gave me a huge thumbs up. I told Raine "I can't wait to see whats in store for tomorrow!!" I left there happily suprised at how comfortable I felt. Just further proves what an open mind can do for you!!!

Copeland: The girl I talked to was from my homestate, which is weird for this part of the country. We grew up about 15 minutes away from each other. I had a pretty good convo with her, then a friend of mine came running over to join in. Watched the slideshow, saw their songs etc. Overall it was alright, but they just had some big shoes to fill after those first 2 houses. Their final song was super cute and I left feeling pretty good. I'm more then willing to give them another chance, which is why I also said "Hope to see you again tomorrow!".

Alexisonfire: This was the first house I had been to where I wasn't rushed by someone I was friends with, or bumped by someone I was friends with. The girl I started off with recognized me from my campus achivements and we had a great convo. I was bumped to another girl who I also had a lot of fun talking to. We were just acting goofy and laughing! I have to say that they had the most coordinated dances for their songs. My friends there tried so hard to catch my attention during the songs to wave. I finally caught the silent "PST! SOLILOQUY!!!" whispers to wave back! I was escorted out to a funny chant that had me laughing the whole way. I was sure to tell the girl "I had fun! Hope to see you tomorrow"

We weren't asked to rank since we are allowed to visit up to 4 houses tomorrow. However, based solely on the first day my personal ranking would be:

1. 311
2. Damone
3. Alexisonfire
4. Copeland

My goal today was to make the girls laugh! Let them know they have no reason to be nervous around me and of course to let myself shine. I feel like I did a good job staying true to myself and sticking to those goals. I had a great time and no matter what, I am having so much fun! I also was sure to address a very important issue in every house that was very well-recieved.

I will let all of you know later tonight how my invites shape up. Sorry for the novel!!!

it was fun to read!! i tear up at the drop of a hat, so i could relate to you at your first party!!

hope it is all good tomorrow.

Sounds like you had an awesome first round. It sure helps to know people going into recruitment! You're going to have hard choices down the line, but it's a lot better being stuck between multiple good choices then multiple bad ones!:p

Sounds as if recruitment is off to a great start for you! Enjoy this time.

Got invited back to all 4!

Woo!

Congrats!! How many days is recruitment?:D

pref ceremonies are sunday morning with bids distributed that night.

tomorrow is philanthropy round!

Congrats on your invites! I hope the rest of your recruitment goes smoothly!

Woohoo -congrats on all four!