Back from vacation
It was after lunch on Day 2, and I was getting exhausted and ready for these parties to be over.
Caramel Frappucino: Going into rush, if I wasn't going to be a Chai Latte, I was going to be a CF. This house was known for being super smart AND fun, and I felt like I could fit in there. Their song as they opened the doors was so catchy (I still sing it to this day!) and cute, and I loved the way you could see the staircase through the windows. Their house was gorgeous and all the girls I talked to seemed so classy, what I thought a sorority girl would be like. Although the way they had the chairs set up was a little strange, I was facing a wall (which the active sat up against)
Passion Iced Tea: Standing outside this house was torture, if only because of the girls gossipping about it: the chapter was small, a fraternity was buying its house, it was only for losers, etc. I tried not to pay attention, but it was hard, obviously. They let us into the house early, which was really strange compared to most houses, but we were all happy for the warmth. After they did their cheer, we were taken on a house tour and then down into the dining room to talk to actives...where I was triple rushed, by an alum no less! It was sad how small the chapter was, and a lot of girls purposely were untalkative at this chapter so they wouldn't get invited back. I left this house knowing I wouldn't rank it last, but it was nowhere near my favorite.
Java Chip Frapp: This house was known for being HUGE in terms of members, and it didn't disappoint. I loved their chant (still know this one too!), and their house was adorable. During their house tour though, we all got clogged up in a stairwell and I spent half the tour talking to an active which I didnt' exactly click with. It was definitely awkward. We talked in the girls' rooms like at Caffe Americano, which I liked. I joked around with the girl I was talking to about my lack of swimming abilities and other things, but didn't feel a click with this house. On the plus side, it had a catwalk/balcony on the second floor!
Toffee Mocha Chip Frapp: FINALLY, my last house! This house definitely looked very southern from the outside, but super cute. Their house was very modern on the inside, with gorgeous hardwood floors and just so grown up. The girl giving my house tour recognized my hometown as being that of another active (which I didn't even know!) and so we started talking about that active, and it went by quickly. We also talked in the girls' rooms, which were decorated in their colors and with so much TMCF gear. The next girl I talked to I really clicked with, we discussed musicals and other random stuff, and I felt like I had known her for ages. The last girl I talked to, we realized we'd played each other in a soccer game once, and the time went by so quickly! This house was going to be high
I realized how tough my final rankings were going to be, but after day 2, they were:
Mint Mocha Chip Frapp
Chai Latte
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Toffee Mocha Chip Frapp
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Caramel Frapp
Skinny Latte
Iced Coffee
Café Americano
Marble Mocha Macchiato
Café au Lait
Java Chip Frapp
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Orange Mango Banana Vivanno
Apple Spice
Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Mocha Twist
Passion Iced Tea
Hot Apple Cider
Oh PS--at the end of the story, I'll reveal where I ended up (and my real GC username), and if anyone wants to know the code, you can PM me. I don't feel I've revealed anything anyone who's guessed what school I'm from didn't already know