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[psprincess]

I debated a little about whether or not to post this, but eventually decided to, being as vague as possible while still giving details. All I will say is that I don't go to school in the south and there are 12 houses, which I will be naming after characters from my favorite book. In no order they are:

Jamie
Claire
Bree
Roger
Marsaili
Fergus
Young Ian
Lizzie
Jemmy
Rollo
Jenny
Gellis


Day 1 was unity day. We went to all 12 houses in one day, which was incredibly tiring. It was freezing in the morning and I had a little bit of a hard time finding a new outfit that was warm but would not be too hot in the afternoon. A brief overview:

Roger: everybody was so nice! They had a really cute skit and people were outgoing and welcoming. The girls were all so personable. They are really involved in service it seemed like, and have strong academics, both of which are important to me.

Rollo: not really a favorite. I know 2 girls in this house and we do not like each other. Not a bad conversation really, but one of the girls only talked to me about her ex boyfriend and how we were interested in the same things. Easy conversation, but not so comfortable.

Fergus: Way too crowded. I was paired with another girl which was so awkward. I had a really bad conversation with one of the girls. I like the house and would love to go back, I'm not sure it will happen. Their door chants were really entertaining.

Jamie: nice girls. Not really a favorite because there was nothing really distinctive about any of the girls, the songs, or anything. Maybe I'm just getting really hungry...

Jemmy: nothing too remarkable. Awkward rusher, I think it was her first time. There were always lulls in the conversation. I was paired with another pnm here and that was ok because I dont know if either of us would have really had enough to say otherwise.

Young Ian: Great! I knew some people in this house and was a little unsure, but I came out having had a really good time. They were all super nice and we seemed to have a lot to talk about. Again, I was paired with someone, but she was really shy, so I did most of the talking.

Lizzie: really nice genuine ladies who were very outgoing. I think I could be friends with them. They seem involved, smart, and have a strong philanthropy.

Jenny: I was surprised to like them this much. I think it went really well. I left and it felt like a happy place. I hope I get invited back!! I really could see myself here. Its classy.

Gellis: so-so. Nothing too remarkable. Lots of lulls in the conversation and it was so hot I could hardly stand it.

Marsaili: I was so excited to go here and it was great! I know I would love it in this house. I loved the girls and I left with a real smile (which for being the 9th party is pretty impressive). Can't wait to go back!

Claire: I didn't know if i would like it, but I did. I will give it another shot. I talked to some great girls who were really easy to talk to and could have been my friends. Great philanthropy!

Bree: It was good, not sure if its for me, but I would go back if given the opportunity. I really liked it and had a great conversation, but think I was really intimidating.


I ended up keeping Bree, Jenny, Lizzie, Young Ian, Claire, Roger, Fergus, and Marsaili. I ranked Jamie, Gellis, Rollo, and Jemmy.

Next up: House Tours!

[Hopeful_Bubbles]

Good luck!

[ASUADPi]

good luck and have fun.

[MerryGPhiB]

Let us know how things are going! And have fun!

[Lily1909]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Outlander series, and as a matter of fact, I just finished rereading all of the books again!

Have a great time at recruitment!

[lauralaylin]

Oh, I love these books so much (although haven't done the Lord John series, I've heard it's awful). I'm excited to read this thread, good luck!

[psprincess]

I never in a million years thought anyone else would have ever read them! They are so amazing and I am rereading them too! Right now I am almost done with Drums of Autumn again (in my spare time...). Thanks for the nice thoughts. I'll update again soon!

[ttb3]

good luck!!!

[MerryGPhiB]

Originally Posted by psprincess

I never in a million years thought anyone else would have ever read them! They are so amazing and I am rereading them too! Right now I am almost done with Drums of Autumn again (in my spare time...). Thanks for the nice thoughts. I'll update again soon!

Please do! As soon as you can! we are waiting with baited breath ( ohh yuck that sounds awful... I'm sure they have breath mints for baited breath!)

Smiles

[Bella_Petit]

I'm really excited about this recruitment for reasons I won't reveal until later.

Good luck princess! I'm rooting for you 100%!

[psprincess]

I got really nervous that night and kept wondering if my top choices would ask me back. I hoped they would. The morning of house tours, I got my schedule back, and I was going to 7 of 8, which is not surprising for a couple of reasons. Anyways, I was going back to Jenny, Roger, Clarie, Marsaili, Lizzie, Rollo, and Jemmy. I didn't get all my top choices and 2 that I ranked, but whatever. I was still pretty happy with it.

Roger: Awesome again! I talked to a bunch of girls and I had a great convo with them about traveling. I saw a couple of girls that I know and I felt like I really clicked with everyone. Beautiful house.

Claire: I was paired with one of the same girls from yesterday which was so nice. I didn't want to do the small talk part all over again. Im still not sure if its really for me, but I like it more and more. Everyone is really involved.

Marsaili: Still really like it. Talked to some great girls. Awesome house, although a little white on the inside. I could see myself here for sure. I talked to someone who reminded me exactly of me!

Lizzie: Not too wowed, but it was not terrible either. Maybe we were both a little off because of lunch. Huge house, but the girl was just not super outgoing and I had to find things to talk about sometimes.

Jenny: STILL love it! I really hope I get to go back again. I want to be here! There were two of us for the rusher, but I feel like I shone. Again, super classy and sophisticated. You could really tell people's personalities from the rooms and the house is amazing!

Rollo: I must say it was better than before. I know its not for me, its just too glamorous. Still glad I went, but know for sure its not for me now. Diverse interests.

Jemmy: better than before, too. The girl was nice and way less awkward with me. I was paired with someone again, and we had a much better time than I did when I went to the house before. still nothing too special, and I can't really see myself being friends with the girls.

We had to cut it down to 4 for the next round and in the end, I decided to keep (in no order): Marsaili, Jenny, Claire, and Roger. I ranked Lizzie, Rollo, and Jemmy. I dont know if I will be invited back to Jenny, but I would be happy going back to Lizzie, too.

[psprincess]

I forgot....I got my invites for the next set of parties. I will be going back to Marsaili, Roger, Jemmy, and Rollo. I am so annoyed that I keep getting asked back to Rollo and Jemmy. If it comes down to the two of them on pref night, I know I will drop. I just can't see myself being happy in either place. I'll let you ponder this until I post the next round of parties.

[violetpretty]

Even if it comes down to Jemmy and Rollo for pref, just go to the parties. You have nothing to lose, and if you still feel like you don't fit into either of them, then drop. Plus, your feelings could change during round 3. I actually wasn't sold on the chapter I ended up joining until round 3 (granted I felt so-so about it before, and not negative).

I am really interested to see where you end up because I think you are at a school that I would have loved to attend! There's always grad school I suppose

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by psprincess

I forgot....I got my invites for the next set of parties. I will be going back to Marsaili, Roger, Jemmy, and Rollo. I am so annoyed that I keep getting asked back to Rollo and Jemmy. If it comes down to the two of them on pref night, I know I will drop. I just can't see myself being happy in either place. I'll let you ponder this until I post the next round of parties.

Go to prefs and see, even if those are your only two options.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Go to prefs and see, even if those are your only two options.

But more importantly, be excited and focus on this round!