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Daughter #2s Story….. Part 2
Fast forward to August 2004. Dad and I are helping Unpredictable move into her dorm room on what had to be the hottest day so far that summer. She is thrilled with her dorm, her classes and every other thing having to do with being at college. I am thrilled for her and for ME. Without any prompting from Mom (ok maybe a teeny bit) Unpredictable has signed up for rush!! She would be starting rush in a couple weeks. She is excited about the prospects and looking forward to the experience. I had spent the summer securing recs for all the chapters on campus thanks to the kindness of friends from church, volunteer organizations and even a few friends that were in GLOs at my alma mater. She didn't have any preconceived notions about any of the sororities on campus and was going into rush with an open mind. So with tears in our eyes, Dad and I drive away, leaving Unpredictable to her first few days at college.
Next thing I know, Rush has begun. Unpredictable enjoys visiting the houses during the first round and is surprised to see girls she know from HS and various sports she played. She has a hard time picking any favorites after round one (everyone was so nice!) but eventually cuts her list down to the necessary number. The next day invites come back and Unpredictable has been invited back to the maximum number of houses. I am thrilled! The next round is Skits. Unpredictable has a great time, but there is still no clear favorite. Next round is Philanthropy and House Tours and Unpredictable is especially impressed with the one of the projects a chapter supports. She was involved with a similar project in HS and loved the experience. This house quickly becomes her favorite, but she thinks there are 2 more where she could see being happy. Invitations to pref night come out the next day. I am on pins and needles waiting for her call. I know that if she gets her list and her top choices are on it, she may end up the member of a GLO. The next day, when the call comes, I am ecstatic because 2 of the 3 are there! Now all she has to do is attend the pref parties and rank the houses one last time. Unless, something goes VERY wrong, Unpredictable will pledge a sorority in a few days!!!!
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