Alright, I just got back from day two of house rounds. After what happened last night I was nervous all day, and I started freaking out and hyperventilating when I was waiting to hear who I got invited back to. I don't handle rejection well because I guess I haven't faced it all that much, and last night was just really hard on me. Thankfully I found out that what happened to me last night was a mistake, and that it wasn't because they hated me or because I did anything wrong. Something just got messed up in the system and I didn't show up on their lists, or something. Thinking back, it did seem like the chapters were excited to see me back and that I did feel wanted. I went in with a much better outlook today and I'm so glad I did. SO back to tonight! I got invited to 3 out of 5 parties, but went to 4 out of 5:
Stargate: SG-1, ANTM,
The Tudors, and
Greek. I opted not to go to
Pokemon, since I just didn't feel at home at all and I knew I would not attend their pref. or accept a bid. So here's what happened:
Stargate: SG-1: This was the first house I went to tonight. I kind of knew I would be going back, and I wasn't sure how to feel, but once I walked in the door all my bad feelings went away. It was SO amazingly decorated, it looked really nice. Even though I have been to their house many times before, it just blew me away. I got the official tour, which was really nice. I can say that I definitely could see myself going over and hanging out with the girls just whenever and having a fun time. I was actually kind of surprised at how much fun I had here. It made me remember all the great times I had with them at informal last semester and made me remember why I wanted to be a part of their sisterhood in the first place. I would pref. here for sure.
ANTM: This was my second party of the night. I was not invited back to this house, but I felt that I really clicked with the girls and I lined up with their values and philanthropy, so I decided to go back and give it another shot. I felt that the girls I talked to were genuinely excited to see me back. Their house felt very home-y to me for sure. There was one bedroom in particular that I loved! Oddly enough, I ended up getting paired with the girl who lives in that bedroom next. We totally hit it off! She gave me the rest of the tour, and then we settled down in one of the quiet bedrooms and just talked. I pointed out how much I loved their crest, and she said that it was a huge compliment, since it is such a big thing for them. She asked me why I wanted to join a sisterhood, and I gave my honest to goodness answer, which I won't write here. By the end, she was tearing up and trying not to cry. She said that's exactly how she felt and it's the same reason she joined. I really felt like I connected with this girl on the deepest level I have through all of recruitment. My time here was just amazing, all of my reservations about this house are gone. I want to be an ANTM. I'm SO glad I went back, and I think that this could very well be my home
The Tudors: This was my last visit of the night, and oh my lord their house is such a far walk from campus! I was paired up with the girl I had on the first night who was kind of awkward. I was really excited to meet her again though, and she gave me a tour of the house. The house itself is pretty plain on the outside but the inside is adorable and full of character! The girl who was shy last time really opened up and we were actually having amazing conversation. At one point we were laughing so hard we could barely breathe, haha. Their theme was probably my favorite of the night, it was so creative, cute, and it made a good use of their letters and colors. I met more actives as well as a few alums! I seem to have a lot in common with these girls. I liked that I felt totally relaxed and not at all nervous with them. It felt a little bit like coming home. One thing that interests me is that they're planning on taking a HUGE pledge class, since they had a lot of seniors graduate last year. I think it would be really awesome to be a part of that. I'm not sure if I line up with their values or anything like that, but I know I had a great time here tonight. I would also be happy preffing here if I didn't get invited to my top choices. I become more impressed with this chapter every time I see them.
Greek: This was my third party of the night, and it was one that I was not invited to. It didn't matter though, I knew I would go back whether I was invited or not because I like it so much! Their house is so cute and cozy, but the walls are ALL white. I grew up in a house like this so it seemed bland, but the way it was decorated made up for it. I could definitely see myself in the house, baking with sisters, having a game night, or just watching a movie! I met so many great girls who I definitely clicked with (or at least we clicked on my end). I just had such a wonderful time here, I don't really have any more to say about it, at the risk of sounding like a broken record. I just know that this could definitely be my home and I would be honored and happy to pref. here
So overall, tonight was really fun. Exponentially better than last night. It was hard picking between numbers 3 and 4. They are so close in my opinion. My unofficial rankings for tonight:
1.
ANTM
2.
Greek
3.
Stargate: SG-1
4.
The Tudors
My overall unofficial rankings (numbers 5,6, and 7 were very close in my opinion):
1.
ANTM
2.
Greek
3.
Scrubs
4.
Glee
5.
Stargate: SG-1
6.
Firefly
7.
The Tudors
8.
Pokemon
9.
Pretty Little Liars
So tomorrow we just find out who invited us to preference, which could be all 9 of the chapters. We have to narrow it down to 2. I'll be sure to let you know as soon as I find out. I know I have a really hard decision ahead of me but I hope that it'll be a good thing. Still no guesses as to what school I'm at? PM me!!
