Round One here we go!
So since there are so many chapters, we have 2 days allotted for round one. Our group received our schedules, and started off our first day.
First we visited
Toddlers and Tiaras.
This house was nice. On the smaller side, but still pretty. However, the girls that I talked to weren't very excited. I don't know if they were first time rushers, or what could've been the issue, but they were just not very into the conversations. Despite this, I enjoyed my time here at Toddlers and Tiaras.
Next was
Duck Dynasty. I was very excited for this house because I had a rec here, from someone who was a very good friend of mine, and had just graduated this past year. Also, I had some friends from freshman year in this house, and I love all of them. Anyway, I loved my time here at Duck Dynasty. They were all so friendly, so engaging, and we had some great conversations, about all kinds of random yet interesting things. I knew I wanted to return here.
After that was
Family Guy. This was the house were I had attended a COB event, and felt a little uncomfortable. However, I refused to let that show through and decided to go in as positive as possible. Here i had another less than great conversation, but again I didn't want that to deter me from having the best experience possible.
After this house was another I was looking forward to,
Gossip Girl. These girls have an amazing house, and they are all so smart, pretty & well-rounded. The girl I spoke to was hilarious, we couldn't stop laughing at the silly things we talked about. When we did get to more serious topics, she seemed impressed by my involvement and activities. That was nice, but I wondered if it was genuine. Anyway, overall I had a great time at Gossip Girl and I really hoped I'd get to go back.
The day continued with the
Real Housewives house. I didn't do this name on purpose, but this name is really quite apt for this house. They are all so perfect-seeming, its a little bit intimidating. I had sort of an awkward moment here, when I was introduced to the president. It turns out she was someone I knew from high school, so instead of graciously introducing myself, I blurted out OMG I KNOW HER! to my rusher. Ahh.. not my best moment. But she was nice about it, asking where we knew each other from, etc. I couldn't help but feel out of place at this house, but I guess I made the best of it!
Next was
Dexter, another house I was ver excited to visit. Once again, I had several close friends in this house and knew from experience how sweet, warm and genuine these girls were. I was not disappointed here. I met a great girl, and we talked about all kinds of stuff. Halfway through, one of my good friends ran up to say hi, and we exchanged a few words before she returned to the girl she was rushing. It was nice to see a familiar face. By the time I left I really wished I would get to return to this house.
After a nice hour long break, our group went to our last three houses of the day. We went to
Sex and the City. I had a nice time here, nothing special nor terrible happened here, plenty of sweet girls, and nothing embarrassing happened so it was a win win!
Next was
Dance Moms. Another house with a friend! I didn't see her, however I still had a nice conversation here. I guess I was tired, or maybe I was just running out of things to talk about, but at this house I kept struggling to find things to say, and losing my train of thought. The girl that was rushing me was nice about it, but I have to admit I was frustrated that I let the day get the best of me.
Oh well, moving on to the last house of the day,
Breaking Bad!. This was the house I sort of liked at pref last year. I was anticipating a little awkwardness but either they didn't remember me, or they tried to mask any weird feelings they may have had. (I really think its the former). Anyway, I spoke to two girls. One was great, we had a lot in common and had a great conversation. The second one, all we talked about was this girl we knew from high school who ended up pregnant. Umm weird recruitment topic much? Anyway, after that day 1 was over! Next was day 2, to finish off round 1, which shall be coming soon!
