I just got back from pref and I had a great night.
First party was Alpha Xi Delta. They called our names out and we went inside. We went into the basement to eat this beautiful cheesecake with fondue. We also drank this good purple drink. The room was beautiful. We then went upstairs and talked for a while. Then we went into the living room and they all said what AZD meant to them, the sang some beautiful songs while they passed candles and roses. We put our rose petals into the fountain and my girl told me to make a wish, and that she hoped my wish was the same as hers. It was all very nice here.
Next was Delta Zeta, they formally introduced us and then introduced us to the women of DZ. We sat down and they addressed us, and we all went upstairs. I talked with one girl, and ate mousse. She read me a letter that she wrote for me and I teared up. She gave me a hug, and we talked, she asked me if I had anymore questions, and such, and I asked about a few things, and why she joined Delta Zeta. Her answer was that she wanted to get involved and have the sisterhood and be close. She came from a small town and was an only child, and though she was involved, she was shy, so this was an opportunity to meet people and develop leadership skills. Her answer is why I am rushing as well. We also talked about how some girls went to Navy Pier, and she never went there, so it was so fun. We also talked about saftey, and how you should get mace, and she accidentally maced her boyfriend once. She also told me once that her friend didn't lock her car doors downtown and a homeless man fell asleep in it! I thought that was so funny. She told me to choose with my heart and look at the potential pledge class, because I would become so close with them, the girls that I was rushing with that I was there with, I know I could call sister. I could call any of the sisters sister, too. We went downstairs and got a candle. They talked about what the sorority meant to them, and the seniors started to tell why they joined and what DZ meant to them. I started to cry, and a lot of the DZ's were sniffling and I saw tears. Then one woman got up and she was crying so she could barley talk, her sisters comforted her. The fact that all the sisters were crying and were there for her made me cry even more. You could tell in everyones teary faces that they were very close sisters. I don't usually cry, but by the end I had streaming tears. We got the rose, and broke off a petal, and put it into the fountain. I made a wish for Delta Zeta. The girl said that she hopes that she will see me tomorrow, and we hugged! I loved it here, and as I am writing this, I am starting to tear up again. A few PNM's were crying, but all of the sisters were, and at AZD, no sisters were, this fact demonstrated how close the sisterhood is at DZ. I really loved it here, and felt so at home, and so moved by the sisters. I hope that my wish for DZ comes true!
I'll think of more later, but I am still thinking about how great tonight was, the ceremony was so beautiful.
Lauren