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Hey everyone, sorry for the delay! I was very sick last night so I've spent the afternoon at the doctor. No fun. Anyway...
I was dying of anticipation when I met with my rush group on the next day of rush, I was so afraid I had only gotten invited back to the houses I hated. I did get my hopes up, though. I was hoping and praying for a full schedule. The rho chi called my name and handed me my schedule which said:
Cherry Begonias
Ride the Wave
Blue Eyed Girl
Shorely Blue
Fallin in Love a Little
I was shocked. How did I only get invited back to five houses? Was I that undesirable to get cut from SO MANY houses. I was excited to see my top two picks back, Cherry Begonias and Blue Eyed Girl. However all "top tier" houses had cut me. I was crushed. What did the other girls have that I didn't? (Looking back I think I might have tried a little too hard, and the conversations were a bit forced.)
I pulled myself together and refused to cry there were a few other girls in my group that received a similar invite list, and some that had even fewer remaining houses. I just had to remember that it only takes one, and I still had two houses that I loved! I was just so afraid of being cut from both.
Cherry Begonias: I was SO THRILLED to be going back. This is the house I wanted the most, and I could see it becoming my home. The skit was so funny, and I imagined myself being a part of it the next year. They seemed to have a very strong sisterhood, and I desperately wanted to be a part of it. I had decent conversations, but not as great as the first day. I did say something a little awkward... I might have been too forward about my love for the house. I hope that it won't hurt my chances, I would be so upset if I didn't see Cherry Begonias on my list for the 3rd round!
Blue Eyed Girl: Today, I fell in love. After a lackluster time at my top house, I knew this was the one. The sisters seemed so excited to have me back, they made me feel welcome and wanted. The skit was cute, and I could also see myself being a part. I loved the sister's outfits, and I didn't have a single bad conversation. One sister explained to me all of the fun activities (mixers, big/little) that the chapter participated in and I wanted to be a part!!! I knew that as long as this house was on my schedule for the next day, I would be happy.
Fallin in Love a Little: I hated the skit. It was cheesy and uninteresting, after having a much better time at the first two houses, their performance just fell short. I did not meet another bubbly, gorgeous girl. I got stuck with quiet, awkward ones that I just didn't connect with. They were trying so hard, but I just wasn't feeling it. I didn't want to return, but knew I probably would since I had already been cut from so many houses.
Ride the Wave: Their skit was based off of a popular movie (which I love!) so I really enjoyed it. However, I just didn't click with the sisters. And there was more screaming, and I couldn't stand it. My conversations were just average small talk, nothing spectacular. I was indifferent about this house when I left.
Shorely Blue: After lining up I was paired off with a sister that was dressed up as a man. I knew it was for the skit, but gah it was strange. I joked around about how sexy "he" was, and that I bet all the sisters were fighting over "him." It was a funny conversation, but I didn't feel a deep connection. It was very shallow. The skit was somewhat funny, but I felt like it was trying a little too hard to show how awesome the sorority was. I wanted to give this house another chance.
At the end of the night I didn't have to put any houses in my bottom, but if I had to rank it would have been like this:
Blue Eyed Girl
Cherry Begonias
Shorely Blue
Ride the Wave
Fallin in Love a Little
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