A long but DIFFERENT kind of story (I promise!) - Page 4

VeteranPNM · #46 10-03-2008, 02:13 PM

It was FINALLY the time when we were allowed to pick up our letter—either an invite or a “sorry”. I made my way to the student organization office to pick my letter. My heart was pounding and I was so shaky that I had to sit down before I opened it. So I turned it over and….

I was invited back to preference night that night!!! I was so happy I practically skipped my way home. I then had a few hours to relax, and get ready for the night.

Before I knew it I was in a pretty lil black dress and on my way to the new house, which we would be seeing for the first time that night! As I approach the house I could see that they had candles laid out leading to the door way, it was so cute! Again, I started to get myself a little anxious and worked up, so I was hoping I could just calm down before their ceremony. When we arrived, we were allowed to mingle with other PNM’s and White Sox’s from another school. It was fun talking to them—the girl I spoke with for a while was so energetic, and very relatable. Soon it was time for the cemermony. It was so sweet and calm that I was immediately put at ease. It really was a pretty ceremony…but when I left something just did not feel right…

I guess I had just always heard that when you go to preference you will KNOW that you belong there and you will be so emotional and all this other stuff. Now, don’t get my wrong, I was very happy to be there, and the ceremony was touching, but I just didn’t think I felt how I SHOULD be feeling. This left me very confused. I went home and called another cousin who was a part of ANOTHER sorority at another school that I haven’t mentioned—we’ll call them Cardinals. I told her how I was feeling and she told me not to worry, that what I was feeling was normal! She said that she wasn’t moved to tears by her pref or anything like that—instead she said, the ceremony means a lot more to her now that she is a sister. After talking to her about my concern, it made me realize that I shouldn’t be thrown off because of all the hype. Yes, there are girls who just LOVE their pref, and then there are girls like me who like it, but aren’t in complete awe over it. I decided that if I did receive a bid I would have an entire semester to see if my doubts were justified.

And just for another update, WSPNMs 1, 2, & 3, Grade School Friend, and Mean Girl were all invited back to pref.

my story will conclude in the next post!!!!!! ahh!! i cant wait to tell you all!!!!!!!!!

true_blue · #47 10-03-2008, 02:18 PM

Ohhhhh, I'm waiting to find out the ending........

WCsweet<3 · #48 10-03-2008, 04:00 PM

I can't wait to find out!

VeteranPNM · #49 10-04-2008, 01:23 AM

and now for the moment of truth......

The next day was bid day. We could go pick up our bids as early as 8AM. Again, all girls had to go pick up something. There would be a letter—either a bid or a “sorry”, so walking to the student organization center didn’t mean I was guaranteed a bid. I woke up at 8:45 (a little later than I wanted to, but oh well), got dressed and made my way to the office. Knowing my personality, I was relatively calm on that walk there. I made my way up the stairs to the office where I could get my card. A few panhellenic reps were there waiting for the PNM’s… A woman asked me for my name, and soon handed me an envelope...Still calm as ever I turned around and started to walk down the stairs and open up my envelope… It read….

“With love and careful thought, we have chosen (my name) to join the Sisterhood of….

ALPHA XI DELTA

I was so overwhlemed with happiness! I did tear up a little, I admit. It was just something that I was so excited for and couldnt wait for it to come and it was finally here. I kept wondering what it would be like if I finally got that bid, and to be holding it in my hand was just an amazing feeling! I went home, because we had a few hours before events would start. Later, we went back to the house for formal pledging, and bid day activities! I had such a great time meeting all the new girls. I realized that any doubts I had the night before were just nerves. I had finally found my home and it felt so good to be there!

WSPNM 1, 2, & 3, Grade School Friend, and Mean girl all received bids as well. I haven’t officially talked to Mean Girl yet, but we have given each other polite waves and smiles whenever we’ve seen each other around so far. I really don’t know what will happen with that…but whatever happens I know it will be for the best!!

Well that’s my story! I know it was long so thanks for bearing with me! But thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed it!

kiteflyerzl · #50 10-04-2008, 08:17 AM

Congratulations on finding your home! This was a great story!

deadbear80 · #51 10-04-2008, 09:13 AM

I had a feeling when I noticed the number of sororities at your school that this would be the ending! Congrats to you on becoming a founding sister

PinkRose1098 · #52 10-04-2008, 09:32 AM

Woo Hoo!

Welcome to A X D!

deadbear80, I had a feeling that that might be the ending too.

AXi1257 · #53 10-04-2008, 10:05 AM

Yep, I thought this too! I'm so happy that you found your home!

violetpretty · #54 10-04-2008, 10:17 AM

Congratulations to you and your colony of ALPHA XI DELTA! I'm happy you finally found a place to call home! So is this lovespink88 or red10?

VeteranPNM · #55 10-04-2008, 10:20 AM

Hehehe yeah, I knew you guys wouild figure it out, especially because of the colonizing thing. And violetpretty, this is lovespink88

myopicsunflower · #56 10-04-2008, 10:47 AM

Congratulations to you and Alpha Xi Delta!!!! Good times ahead...enjoy!

rcnjinterest · #57 10-04-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadbear80

I had a feeling when I noticed the number of sororities at your school that this would be the ending! Congrats to you on becoming a founding sister

Me too!

This is the first story I've read that I guessed something right.

Congratulations on finding your home!!

Betzi · #58 10-04-2008, 04:58 PM

Yeah! An A Xi D story!!!

Welcome!

TFJ

chiroses · #59 10-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Really great story and I am so happy to see that you have found your home! I am a U of I alum and am so happy to see Alpha Xi Delta on campus again. Best wishes for a fantastic colonizing semester to you and your new sisters!

FSUZeta · #60 10-04-2008, 05:37 PM

how wonderful!! congratulations.

just one more thing-i don't think many of us could say that we loved every single one of our chapter sisters. it's okay that you and mean girl aren't the best of friends-you can still respect each other as sorority sisters, and can also choose to hang out in different circles within the chapter.