Out of Lurker Mode for Rec Writing Advice..

[DiWantstoTravel]

Hello everyone -

I have been lurking on the GC forums for quite a while but have never been bold enough to post.

I am a Delta Gamma; initiation chapter was Gamma Upsilon (Go Shox!)

For the first time in forever I've been asked to write recommendation letters/forms, and I'm stumped in how to best relay all the positive things I know about these young women without making them sound completely boring! These three are all friends of my daughter and I have known them for years. I have no reservations about them. One will be participating in a very competitive recruitment at a large Texas school; the others (and my daughter) at a somewhat less competitive but still intimidating Oklahoma school.

I have been only very lightly involved with our local alum group mostly because of my work schedule. Somehow, it seems easier to ask all of you for any pearls of wisdom you may have. I know I'm running late with these and want to get them off ASAP but I can't seem to compose anything I'm happy with. Am I overthinking this?

Thanks very much for any advice you may be able to share.

Diane