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Round two, the philanthropy and video round, brought slightly better weather in that it wasn't snowing or raining or sleeting or anything. It was killer icy though, a few girls wiped out on the sidewalks. Luckily, I've gotten good at baby, flat footed steps that make getting to places take twice as long, but I avoid killing myself on the way to class, so I suppose its worth it :P
I was cut moderately heavily, which didn't surprise me. My heart really wasn't into it on the first night. I had just learned of some really devastating family news so it was hard for me to fake a smile. My father's been sick for about 7 months now and he finally decided on Friday night that he couldn't fight anymore. My mom thought that it would still be a good idea for me to go through rush, if nothing else, it's a worthwhile distraction. As a result of being a bit more raw than I think I would normally approach this though, I found that I got asked back to houses where I really didn't have to force a smile. The only house that I was disappointed about not seeing on my schedule was Abbey Road. I got my other top 2/3 though (Millenium Bridge and Tower Bridge), so I was happy. Considering everything else that's floating around in my head, I was just happy for the distraction.
The day started bright and early at 9:15 and was filled with surprises.
Trafalgar Square - This time around brought the same results as the first time: I liked it, but didn't love it. I was comfortable, but the girls just seemed to be there. They weren't very enthusiastic. I got really into doing all the arts and crafts (im like, 7 at heart) especially at this house. The video was adorable, but I started crying smack in the middle. They played a song that just hit home and I was gone. The sisters probably thought I was crazy. I had to gether myself together really fast though because the end of the video signalled the time to shuffle out the door.
Big Ben - I wasn't pleased to be going back to this house, but I know its important to try to give everything a fair shot. I reapplied some makeup so I looked like a normal human being, and waited to be escorted into the house. I was again in a 2-1 PNM-sister group with a terribley awkward girl who didn't seem to be too thrilled to be doing this. I wasn't overly excited by their philanthropy mainly because they didn't seem to excited about it. I did talk to one really chill girl, but I fear that the rest of the chapter is not like her, since she is the first to not be terribly awkward feeling to me.
Tower Bridge - There was some sort of confusion with the time that we were supposed to enter the house so they were doing the entrance song for literally 10 minutes. Because of the confusion I wasn't greeted at the door by anyone and then it was another 2-1 house. The girls I spoke to today and I didn't click as much as the first girl from the last round and I did. I still liked them and loveddd their video (which made me tear up when they played "All You Need is Love") and all their spirit, but I think these girls might not be me. They're very outgoing and wacky and I'm a bit outgoing and quirky. I did sort of speak to a girl who I actually remember talking to last year and feeling awkward becuase she was very introverted and not a big talker. So I guess there's a bit of bth in this house, I would like to see more so I can get a more definitive feel.
The London Eye - The notoriously loud cheering made itself known during theese girls' video! They literally almost took the house down, it was actualy pretty amazing. I welled up but I wouldn't let myself bawl like I did in the first house, definitely had a few tears though.I felt so relaxed with these girls this time around. I spoke to one of the more quiet girls I ahd talked to first round, but the others I spoke to were really easy to talk to, we had some great conversation and their craft was so fun! My opinions totally flipflopped on this house. I could almost see myself there now. With another visit I think I could have a better idea of that.
Millenium Bridge - I had an amazing time here! Every girl I talk to I love and can really connect with. I'm still so shocked by that, as I never would have expected it. A girl that I'm friends with in the house always makes it a point to walk by and say hi, its a nice little friendly face moment. The girl I spoek to for most of the time loves J.Crew as much as I do. Trust me - thats really hard! I love this house's philanthropy, I have a real, personal connection to it, friends and family of mine are affected by the cause and I would love to do work with the organization. I won't take it as any sort of sign or omen, but it is a definite perk. We actually barely got to the craft (which was really easy) because we were so busy talking to eachother. I called my mom after this was over and couldn't stop taking about this house. I don't want to jinx anything, but I really can see myself here with these girls.
Since I had less than 9 houses I had to prefer all of mine, so processing was nice and easy for me. At this point last year, I had received my dreadful call, and I haven't received one yet. I won't say that I'm in the clear of that looming fear I've had, but I would like to think I'm safe. I would also like to think I have 4 houses in my next schedule for Friday. I went home this morning to spend some time with some of my family and grieve a bit in private. I'll be back at school next Friday for round 3 and I'm going to be aching to know for the next 4 days. Saturday is pref night, which is scheduled to end early and a couple of friends from home who go to school abouy an hour away from me may come in and have dinner with me. So there's lots to look forward to. For now, I'm exhausted, time for sleep!
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