Sigh....I guess my torture implements have to stay in storage for a while longer, huh? ;)

Of course I'm not going to say anything!! LOL If you did say, "back home" I must have missed it. Though, it was easy for me to "read inbetween the lines" even without that last comment. No worries though.....I really want this for you! I am looking forward to a positive result!

.....Kelly :)

Good luck! I hope you'll let us know as soon as you hear something.

I won't say anything either, even though I'm not sure 100 percent who it is, I do have a general idea.

But like I said before, it's definitely your turn now!!

Steady Jill. You need to ride a Coaster for some grins and relax!:D

My Badge is the Nicest, no, your Badge is nicest.

Well, from ariesrising site, I have yet to find an ugly Badge.:cool:

navan, I really like your GPhiB Badge, it is classy!

Coloration can be a very deciding factor in Badges.

Some Blinging can really lose the true Badge.

I should know, I have 56 of LXA Badges in all kinds of stones and color configerations.

Some just do stand out more than others.

Hell, as I said, all Badges are special!!!!!!!!!!!

Co-sign..I think PNAM's are more relieved after intiation!
Silver

It is funny how some look down there noses at AIing.

But going to college and rushing is usually one Semester, maybe two.

But, AIing is a period of time that can seem to last forever.

But as has been seen on GC AI, there are many wonderful people who have attained Memberships and are some of the most hard working people just for the fact that they did work, sweat, and wait for something to happen.

Never give up hope, as Adults with many things going on in our/thier lives it takes longer but seems to be worth it in the final ending of the process. :cool:

How insightful & sweet!

I agree - very insightful and sweet!

I am also relieved that the AI process is over for me. It's definitely not as cut and dried as "regular" recruitment is. And my membership is so meaningful to me because I worked so hard to get it (five years!). It's not something I consider a "means to an end" or a stepping stone to something else later on...the AI process represented that to me!!

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Thank you SF Hopefully


but I was this close before with another group, I had a potential date, etc, but I needed a "sign off" and that fell through very quicly and all avenues that lead to that group, were cut off instantly.

So until paperwork is signed, inter/national dues are paid (check is cashed), badge order is placed, I really will not be revealing anything, nor getting to excited.

Make no mistake, this group is in my heart and has been for quiet a while, I would be devastated if everything fell apart. I have a good friend who is pushing her group (if things fall through, but that really isn't in my mind and would be a while before I would even entertain the idea) they are a dream org for me.

But hey I am very positive about this experience and I KNOW in my heart that it will happen (please, let it happen).

I do have doubts now and again.

I told you guys in the beginning I am a brutally honest person...

gwyn

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I can relate to this. There were times that I was doubting where I was supposed to go, and I seemed anxious. It was so great to get my letter when it happened.

I can relate with trojangal about being anxious, even when I knew where I wanted to be! AI is just an all-around, anxiety provoking experience.

Well ladies

it has become a waiting game.....

I just got back from AC group meeting and it was wonderful, had to drive a ways, but that is no matter.

I got a status update on my application (apparently, I don't need to fill any paperwork out at this stage). The president of the AC sent in my forms to the Alumnae Coordinator for our Region, she put her signature of approval and sent it to National and it has entered the "blackhole" that can sometimes happen at any NHQ. The President did call the Director of Alumnae Services to see if they received the paperwork, but has yet to hear back. At this point I do not know what the steps are (meaning, do I need approval from the EC or if the Director sees the approval and then sends me paperwork to fill out)

The next meeting will not be held for a few months, so I have to sit on pins and needles til then (unless, I get "approved" between now and then and everything else happens).

You know I got some pictures from some of the members, since I am still working on the site (long story) and to seel that history and the old programs from Convention and some the great ladies of this organization, I am just in awe.

I tell you, I have found home and I have made the right decision, my journey is over (almost), I can see the finish line....but I am not excited (if I get excited, this will fall through as with all things that I get excited about.)

If I hear anything, you guys will be the first to know.

gwyn

NOTE: I am using these titles for general purposes only and not trying to leave clues for my group