, in fact most people in my classes are going about their days as normal. In fact, when you read this you'll probably think I'm crazy or childish or shake your head and go, "Really? You're upset about THAT!?" I'll admit that it may seem that way and deep down I'm sure you're right, but I'm sentimental and proud of it.Today is the kick off of sorority recruitment for the undergrad students on my campus. What this means, is that all the sorority girls are proudly wearing their letters and giving evil glances to the anyone that is not, except of course for the girls they are hoping decide to join them :) Yep, they are everywhere. On the sidewalks, in the student center, in library...everywhere. Luckily, they have no reason to be in the law school, so I find shelter here. In fact, had I not HAD to have a cup of coffee this morning, I wouldn't have even known this was occurring. If only the temperature wasn't negative 10 in my classrooms, I wouldn't have needed that coffee. But, it is and I did and now I'm left thinking about my college years once again.
See, when I went to college I told myself and anyone that would listen that I would NOT join a sorority. To me they were just a bunch of drunk girls that made you do things you didn't want to do in order to be accepted. However, my sophomore year, I realized that while those groups are out there, they are not all that way. I joined my sorority and never looked back. It was seriously the best thing I did in college. Being in that group gave me confidence that I never had before, TRUE friends that I hadn't found anywhere else, and the comfort that I needed being away from home. It was because of that group that I was able to live college to the fullest both socially and academically. There is just something about knowing there are 25 girls that will love you no matter what, that makes it easier to get up in front of a group of people and make a speech. Yes, it was this group that really helped me figure out who I was, as cliche as that sounds.
Thus, as I watch the different greek letters walk by me, it's not so much that I'm jealous (though I am a little bit) but more that I'm remembering all the wonderful times I had with those girls and our "guys" (the frat that was OUR brothers). I miss the Friday nights hanging out at someones apartment or the quick hug on the sidewalk as you go to take a big test. I must say that I'm handling this better now than last year. I vividly remember crying my eyes out as I drove from campus to my apartment. This year I can tell that it's getting easier. While I still don't like seeing it (because I'm not a part of it) it does give me a chance to reflect on my wonderful sisters. Everyone grows up and moves on, and I'm thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing group. However, I still want to scream at the top of my lungs to every sorority girl that walks by me and looks at me funny since I'm not wearing letters and say, "I have sisters too, and mine are better than yours!" haha.
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It's true. Your's are better than their's.... :)
I love you.
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