Hang in there NWgirl, it will be all worth it! Don't apologize for having to vent and spew a bit.... we have all been there. The great thing is you're keeping an open mind and a positive attitude. Your descriptions of each party/house are great and it shows that you are really looking at each house as with the right mindset.
My fingers are crossed for you and I am hoping that you are Lucky with Abercrombie and there is no GAP in filling your pref card even if Seattle has no sun tomorrow
LOL just a play on words.
How many pref parties are there?