Soliloquy's Fall 2007 recruitment

Soliloquy · #1 09-02-2007, 12:09 PM

Well I took the advice of those who posted here, along with the advice of my mom, my gamma chi, and my best friend. I went to my single pref party this morning.

I was upset driving there thinking about how unfair it was. I moped during the our group meeting. I pouted and shuffled my way to the lane. I was sad standing in line; looking longingly at the Alexisonfire and 311 houses. Then suddenly the Copeland doors opened and I heard the soft singing. I felt my heart skip a beat and a smile rise out of nowhere. A smile? I haven't smiled in 12 hours! I was greeted by the girl who rushed me (we'll call her "Marilyn") the first day, the one from my homestate. My name was announced and I was led further into the house. I looked around and noticed how beautiful all the actives looked. My heart swelled with pride. Pride? I smiled, now I'm proud?! What's going on here?!

The president gave a short wonderful speech and we sat for a few minutes with the ladies who pref'd us. "Marilyn" said how excited she was that I chose to come back. She also said that all 6 girls who rushed me the past few days were fighting over who got to pref me today. I felt adored. Marilyn pulled the hometown card and ended up "winning me," as she put it. I was glad she was the one to do it.

The ceremony was gorgeous. I have to admit that I cried. Especially when the girls dedicated this entire recruitment, and a song, to the girl was killed in a car-wreck earlier this year (as I mentioned in my thread).

Marilyn walked me out and started to cry as she said, "I really hope I get to see you at bid-night." She gave me a big hug and I walked out of the door. I couldn't believe that time had passed so quickly. I couldn't believe that not once during their ceremony did I think of 311 or Alexisonfire. I went to sign my pref card and was certain that God knew where I belonged the entire time; and that my dear friend who died, was definitely watching over me.

We will get our bids around 6:00 tonight. I can sincerely say that I hope it says Copeland on it. If it does, you better believe I will be the sprinting to the lane to join my new sisters!

AlphaXi_Husky · #2 09-02-2007, 12:30 PM

That is so wonderful Soliloquy! It's great to hear you had such a good pref party at Copeland and you feel like you really belong there. Try not to let nerves get the best of you today as you wait for 6pm!

MerryGPhiB · #3 09-02-2007, 01:17 PM

Soliloquy, as I sat here reading this morning about your getting only the one house back ,my heart dropped. And then I thought, it CAN be the the right house for you. You spoke about the other women around the room who could be in your pledge class- the women in my pledge class are women who are still some of my dearest friends today. ( 32 years after bid day!)

As I read further the note from the Alpha Phi, my heart was touched and it is a message I would love every PNM to hear. Thank you so much for sharing your story and I hope others reading this thread will get a chance to read it. You truly touched my heart, thank you.

S, I must say you have such a wonderful outlook and mature attitude, Copeland will be a lucky VERY lucky group to get such an outstanding woman.

Please keep us posted!

Benzgirl · #4 09-02-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

We will get our bids around 6:00 tonight. I can sincerely say that I hope it says Copeland on it. If it does, you better believe I will be the sprinting to the lane to join my new sisters!

What a great story. Can't wait to hear the results. Best of luck to you tonight.

tinydancer16 · #5 09-02-2007, 02:00 PM

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you tonight. I am hoping so much for you to get the sisters you deserve

AlwaysSAI · #6 09-02-2007, 02:10 PM

I'm rooting for you and keeping my fingers crossed for Copeland!!!!

Only 3 hours and 50 minutes until bid day!

KSUViolet06 · #7 09-02-2007, 02:19 PM

This is an awesome story and a great example to PNMs in the future about how important it is to keep an open mind.

twinkle555 · #8 09-02-2007, 04:29 PM

Im so happy you had a good time at Copeland..even though you werent sure it was where you belonged. Best of luck to you.. 6:00 cant come soon enough!!

honeychile · #9 09-02-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Marilyn walked me out and started to cry as she said, "I really hope I get to see you at bid-night." She gave me a big hug and I walked out of the door. I couldn't believe that time had passed so quickly. I couldn't believe that not once during their ceremony did I think of 311 or Alexisonfire. I went to sign my pref card and was certain that God knew where I belonged the entire time; and that my dear friend who died, was definitely watching over me.

We will get our bids around 6:00 tonight. I can sincerely say that I hope it says Copeland on it. If it does, you better believe I will be the sprinting to the lane to join my new sisters!

Oh, now you have me crying! I'll say a prayer that you'll be dancing to Copeland later tonight!

kathykd2005 · #10 09-02-2007, 02:41 PM

I sent you a message Soliloquy! Good luck, hon!

Leslie Anne · #11 09-02-2007, 03:20 PM

Aw, Soliloquy, I knew if you gave Copeland a chance you would see the beauty in it, and you did! They really would be so lucky to have you as a sister. I've got my fingers crossed for you. Go Copeland!!!!