[justhey76]

Ok. Sorry it took so long, but I wanted to wait until I got my invitations back to tell you guys what is going on.

Last night I went to four parties for info night. The first party I went to was AOPi, and I was very happy that that was my first party because I was really REALLY nervous, and knowing those girls a little better helped me transition into party night a little smoother. I had LIPSTICK on my teeth when I first walked in, and luckily, the girl told me. We got to see some slide shows (and ps, I saw slide shows at every party, but I think I was most moved by this one). I got to learn all about the panda, and why it is thier symbol, so that was really cool. I also learned that AOPi started bc a jewish girl was not accepted into a sorority, so she formed a new one, so thje AOPis were telling us that they are based on diversity, and looking at thier girls now, I can say that they are keeping to that, because it is a very diverse group of girls.

The next party I went to was the DZ floor ***EDITED I put house origionally, but it is floor, NSU does not have houses*****. I am definitely starting to fall in love with them I think. These girls are SO cheerful and sweet. I didnt have any trouble carrying on a conversation with my girl, who was the same girl who took me around most of the first night. I told her about some of my high school activities, and was happy to learn that they have a very high GPA, and SEEM (notice, obviously I dont know everything about every sorority, but from what I have observed so far) to take their studies a little more seriously. And they have a great partner program where you pair up with an older girl in the house (not the same as big lil, although, im sure that girl could end up being your big) who has close to the same major as you, and she helps you out, and tells you the best professors and everything!!!

The next party I went to was ASA, and they have been a favorite of mine all along. I met some of the girls that I had talked to the night before, and then, I was taken around by a new girl, who introduced me to TONS more girls. So that was really cool that I got to meet lots of girls from the chapter. I met more girls in that party than I have met in all of Rush combined.

THe last party that I went to was the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. I like these girls a whole lot, and actually, I found out tonight that there are lots of girls from my home high school that are in Sigma, and lots of girls from my HS that are PNM's want to go Sigma really really badly. Although I really like these girls, and they seem really put together, I think that this was a turn off more than a turn on. I am in college now, and I want to broaden my horizons I think. I know that there are many other ways to do that if I was to pledge Tri Sigma, but something tells me that this sorority may not be for me. The girl who took me around didnt seem to talk to me very much at all, and, actually I was really nervous that she might not like me or something, which leads me to invitations, and my big shock.

I just now went to get my invitations and somehow, I was invited back to all four. I was pretty shocked to get invited back to Sigma, because I was just sure that the girl hated me and thoguht I didnt click well with the chapter at all. Then I had to debate, and pick only three parties to attend tonight. I debated for a long time over which to eliminate. last night and all this morning, I just assumed that I would be cut by Sigma, and then I wouldn't have to make a descision on which three to attend today, because I would only have three or less invitations. But, after I found out that all four invited me back, I went into complete and total panic. I was worried now that maybe the girl DIDNT like me, but they wanted to give me a second chance with another girl tonight. Maybe i just read too much into how the girl acted because it was the last party annd we were ALL exausted. After much deliberation, this is how I legitimized (is that a word?? hehe) to myself. I know I was comfortable in AOPi, and even a bit emotional, I KNOW that I was comfortable with the DZs, and I KNOW I was comfortable in ASA. I wasnt sure about Tri Sigma, and isnt comfort what this is all about? Seeing these girls as potential sisters? It shouldn't be this hard to choose, and I shouldnt have had to read so much into the Sigma party. So that is how I made my desicion to accept invitations to AOPi, ASA, and DZ for tonight, and decline my invitaion to Tri Sigma.

I am sad about not going back to thier party tonight though. Sailboatgirl was supposed to be there, and I would have really REALLY liked the chance to meet her, since we couldnt really meet outside of rush.

Anyways, I am way stressed out now about my invitations, but, I am very confident in my descision, so I will let that soothe me. I am REALLY looking forward to skit night tonight. I am also really looking forward to wearing the outfit I have planned for tonight, it is one of my favorites!!

Sorry this was so long, and ps, hootie, I go to Northeastern State, in OK.