You're late for TEA!

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by Parfait

They had fish on the tables, which was neat. Apparently one of the fish had jumped out earlier between parties.

Oh...my...GOD! I have a weird thing about fish, and I seriously would have cried and run away if I saw that happen! Thank goodness it was between rounds but...Ahhhh! I'm sure my reaction would have made me labelled a weirdo PNM and ended up in "Weird rush stories".

[Parfait]

Originally Posted by LucyKKG

Oh...my...GOD! I have a weird thing about fish, and I seriously would have cried and run away if I saw that happen! Thank goodness it was between rounds but...Ahhhh! I'm sure my reaction would have made me labelled a weirdo PNM and ended up in "Weird rush stories".

Aww, that's a good thing then! Wasn't there a story in the weird rush stories about a girl cuddling the feeder goldfish?

One thing about the parties: In each one we were sat at various round tables with chairs around them. The chairs were back to back so two were facing each other. The active and the PNM sat facing each other while back to back with another person. That's probably why it was so loud, one room and everyone so close!

I also don't want to go too detailed into conversations because that is a bit personal.

Round 2
No more fretting, it's time to receive invites!
Dress is a high school t-shirt. I was invited back to two sororities. Just two? I thought the girls liked me more than that, but at the same time, I was happy because they were in my favorites and it only takes ONE.
Invites: Mad Hatter and Jabberwocky.
I was sad that Queen of Hearts had cut me, I really liked the girls. However, like I said, Mad Hatter and Jabberwocky were also favorites. Besides, I'm a sophomore and had been sick, perhaps their impression wasn't a good one or perhaps they DID like me but I was below the cut-off for invites, I don't know and it doesn't matter.

I had one party at 11:40pm and one at 3:00pm. We had to stay with our groups, so the wait was long, but at least we waited near an area where they sold food! No one fainted from hunger in our group! We entertained ourselves with a game that had cards that had "this or that" type options and poking around on our phones.

Jabberwocky
As with all parties, we were put in a single file line and sent into the room filled with chanting girls. The only difference was the groups were mixed instead of going in with our Gamma Chi group.
The girl brought me in and we chatted for awhile in the chairs. There was an awkward silence at one point because I had a question and I forgot it! Just plumb forgot. So I admitted I was nervous, but really happy to have been invited back. Each table had its own theme/country where we sat around it with other PNMs and actives. The game was fun, it had cards labeled Favorite, Random, and Rather. When you turned the card over, it had a question for people to answer. It was a great way to get to know a bit about everyone at your table and everyone seemed to enjoy it. The party time seemed over way too fast. I hope they invite me back, I like them so much!

Mad Hatter
I remember the sister who escorted me to a table had the brightest blue eyes. The chat was easy, but it was more of a "first meeting" type chat. Meeting other sisters didn't feel awkward at all, it was all easy. The game here was the same as the other party, but done differently. Instead of cards, there were puzzle pieces that you drew. I did feel another PNM took control of the table, she was loud and proud, she stood out and she dominated conversations. I remember this group had cute shirts that had to do with puzzles. I liked them so much, too.

I sat for a long time just wondering what I was going to do. I liked both groups so much and could see myself fitting into both. It was only the second day but already my heart felt torn into two. I liked Jabberwocky just ever so slightly more, but it was just so tough.

When I arrived back in my dorm room (I'm not in a freshman dorm so it's kind of lonely to walk back) my roommate seemed very interested. That is, until I explained what it was like. She thought parties meant loud music, heavy drinking, and hanging out with the sisters. When she found out it wasn't that, she lost interest. To quote her from a previous conversation "they must throw some sick parties" and to her that's all they could possibly be good for since they were all stuck up bitches.


RANKINGS:
Jabberwocky
Mad Hatter

There is another round, Pref, and Bid Day left. I will save those for later as it's quite late and I have an early morning class and a long day.

[nittanygirl]

Originally Posted by LucyKKG

Oh...my...GOD! I have a weird thing about fish, and I seriously would have cried and run away if I saw that happen! Thank goodness it was between rounds but...Ahhhh! I'm sure my reaction would have made me labelled a weirdo PNM and ended up in "Weird rush stories".

SAME!!! I would have freakedddd out. I had a beta fish that I got as a gift and I made my friend come clean the bowl and stuff. He also took it home over Christmas break. Well Spring break came, and I figured I'd take it home. I was super careful with it on the car ride home, but the next day when I went to feed it, it was gone. I scanned my desk, but didn't see it. I was freaked out and didn't want to find it dead on the ground. I shut my door, avoided my bedroom and waited until my dad came home and made him go find it! I was so freaked out! I guess it committed betacide.

[Parfait]

Originally Posted by nittanygirl

SAME!!! I would have freakedddd out. I had a beta fish that I got as a gift and I made my friend come clean the bowl and stuff. He also took it home over Christmas break. Well Spring break came, and I figured I'd take it home. I was super careful with it on the car ride home, but the next day when I went to feed it, it was gone. I scanned my desk, but didn't see it. I was freaked out and didn't want to find it dead on the ground. I shut my door, avoided my bedroom and waited until my dad came home and made him go find it! I was so freaked out! I guess it committed betacide.

Did your dad find it?
Bettas can surprisingly jump! My roommate and I have a lid on the tank, but I keep finding the damn thing in the air bubble tube because he uproots it.
One time I was home alone and had to care for our outdoor fish. One died. So I ran to the bait shop and replaced it. The next day I found the replacement dead and half eaten outside the pond. It was so unpleasant, I nearly cried.

[barbino]

Originally Posted by LucyKKG

Oh...my...GOD! I have a weird thing about fish, and I seriously would have cried and run away if I saw that happen! Thank goodness it was between rounds but...Ahhhh! I'm sure my reaction would have made me labelled a weirdo PNM and ended up in "Weird rush stories".

I have a confession - I have always been totally afraid of squirrels, even to this day. I now live in an area where the squirrels and rabbits are friendy and don't run away when they see you so you have to shoo them away and wait for them to run-- very scary. Anyway, think of the possibilities at Alpha Gamma Delta, especially if I had pledged there. I laugh at the pictures of squirrel suits on GC, but real squirrels always upset me. I do like pearls, though.

[barbino]

Also, Parfait-- please let us know what color you painted your nails now before you finish your story and tell us all about which chapter you ended up at!

We're waiting!

[Parfait]

This very second my fingernails are purple.
Editing in a second to add Pref night.

ETA: If you saw my little "oopsies!" please don't give it away!
Pref
Of course, I went back to Jabberwocky.
There were more tears today. A lot of girls were cut by their favorite groups, I wasn’t sure how to respond other than to offer sympathy and tell them that the groups that did invite them back liked them enough to invite them to Pref. I think some girls in my group were cut completely or withdrew as it was smaller, however, it’s really none of my business so I’ll leave it at that.

A few of us had to walk over to another part of campus in our nice shoes and dresses when UH OH! A few fat rain drops started to splash the ground, then a few more, then some more. We got a bit wet, I managed to hit what was apparently the only puddle and got the end of my dress SOAKED. Great. However, I did remember my earrings this time!

The girl who picked me up at the door was the one who did for the past two nights.

I did not expect to be crying at Pref. Greek Chat made me expect for it to be a nice evening, more intimate, plus a ceremony of sorts. I didn’t cry buckets, but the eyes were definitely watering a little.
After the ceremony, which was very touching, another girl took a turn to speak with me. I hadn’t met her before, but she was very sweet and kind. She told me why she chose Jabberwocky and we had a lot of the same reasons for going through recruitment. I was happy this was my only party as my choice was clear which one I was going to rank first and did not have the other groups clouding my mind and decision - I would have probably cried harder.

The next day is Bid Day, which as I said, was a little unexpected, but great!
I'll go ahead and post the groups and let everyone guess.
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Phi Mu
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Alpha Delta Pi
Sigma Kappa

[Save Ferris]

You definitely didn't go Kappa Sigma, lol! Perhaps you mean Sigma Kappa

For some odd reason, I'm going to guess Sigma Sigma Sigma.

[Parfait]

Originally Posted by Save Ferris

You definitely didn't go Kappa Sigma, lol! Perhaps you mean Sigma Kappa

For some odd reason, I'm going to guess Sigma Sigma Sigma.

DARNIT! I've been doing that all week. Thanks for catching that. I even have all the info packets from the sororities in front of me. I keep calling Phi Sigma Kappa just Sigma Kappa, too. Thankfully it's mostly in my head and not outloud, I doubt they would be amused. I wouldn't be, either.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Parfait

DARNIT! I've been doing that all week. Thanks for catching that. I even have all the info packets from the sororities in front of me. I keep calling Phi Sigma Kappa just Sigma Kappa, too. Thankfully it's mostly in my head and not outloud, I doubt they would be amused. I wouldn't be, either.

Nah, my grandma sent me flowers congratulating me on Kappa Sigma. It happens

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by Parfait

DARNIT! I've been doing that all week. Thanks for catching that. I even have all the info packets from the sororities in front of me. I keep calling Phi Sigma Kappa just Sigma Kappa, too. Thankfully it's mostly in my head and not outloud, I doubt they would be amused. I wouldn't be, either.

LOL! At my alma mater we have Sigma Kappa, Kappa Sigma, Phi Sigma Kappa, Phi Kappa Sigma, and Phi Kappa Theta. It could and did get confusing.

So.....? Did you get a bid from Kappa Sigma? LOL