give a cheer...

so its finally starting to hit me that this is my last semester at cornell. the past week i have been unable to seriously contemplate it because ive been consumed by the presence and energy of 100 incredible girls due to my participation in an annual event known as sorority rush (for those of you who didnt know i was in a sorority...surprise!). in years past i have dreaded this annual "week vacationing in the dungeons of lucifer" as i once dubbed it and successfully opted out of it last year, but this year i was unable to have a viable excuse so i was fiscally forced to participate...

...and thank god i did. for those of you who know me you probably wouldnt think me to be the sorority type (and the truth is im not) so my above reaction may surprise you, but the truth is the only other time i can remember feeling so connected to and appreciated by an amazingly diverse and passionate group of people is my first aiesec conference in fort wayne, indiana. thats a very bold statement coming from me but its a true one. in fact, two of my favorite newbie aiesecers are now a part of my sorority :) and my best friend from the house (who happens to be my "big") is now on a traineeship in slovakia. that should give you a little insight into the calliber of ladies i am referring to.

the girls in my sorority are not your stereotypical sorority girls with cat-fights and boyfriend snatching and cocaine addictions and aesthetic critiques involving nudity, markers and fraternity boys...theyre just a really awesome group of women who are out to make their impact in the world and simultaneously have fun (aka drink and dance like theres no tomorrow), be awkward, and indulge in their quirky sides without judgement from others in the house.

ok so thats my tribute to my girly side. im done now :)


ps: i miss lindsey. there i said it