As my time as an active member of this sorority is shortly coming to a close, I do not believe that, in my four years, I have taken the time to fully express to you all how this organization has affected my life, college career, and future endeavors. And with less then two weeks left before I take my alumnae status within the sorority, I wanted to say how thankful and hashtag blessed I am to have been accepted into an organization with such high values of friendship, sisterhood, and the bond we share.
Coming from a woman that never, in all her days, wanted to become a Greek in college, this is definitely saying a lot. I imagined sorority life would be just people I got to automatically call my friends because we were all affiliated under one common name, but I never expected to come out with future bridesmaids, tons of wedding invitations, life long friendships and relationships, necessary celebrations, years of guidance and advice, and people to plan five year reunion cruises over Mexican heaven. I didn't just gain girls to call my friends, I gain strong relationships with woman that I not only respect, but respect me equally right back.
I never imagined coming out of my college days with those kind of bonds attached to so many individuals, but these women have seen me grow up from a shy, very self-conscience girl to a woman that is proud of who she is and doesn't need acceptance from everyone to know that she's doing alright in the world. Being a part of Sigma Kappa has really made me fight to become the woman that I always wanted to be, and even though I still have a lot of wars to battle through, I'm slowly
becoming confident with where I stand since I fought hard to become that woman. But none of it would have been possible if I didn't have my sisters of Epsilon Zeta by my side. I saw role models I wanted to become, examples that I wanted to set myself someday, relationships forming that wouldn't have been gain if I honestly didn't just grow up a little. I owe my days in SK for helping me transform into the individual that I strived to be when I began my college adventures.
becoming confident with where I stand since I fought hard to become that woman. But none of it would have been possible if I didn't have my sisters of Epsilon Zeta by my side. I saw role models I wanted to become, examples that I wanted to set myself someday, relationships forming that wouldn't have been gain if I honestly didn't just grow up a little. I owe my days in SK for helping me transform into the individual that I strived to be when I began my college adventures.
I not only thank my sorority for helping me see the potential that I possess, but I also thank them for giving me the chance to be a leader, for not being afraid of expressing my opinions and standing behind my morals, for showing me guidance in the darkness when the light at the end of the tunnel just wasn't visible, for acceptance and forgiveness when mistakes occurred, for showing me that taking risks may be scary, but sometimes worth the freight, and for always picking me back up even when I crash and burn. I'm sure this list could continue on for at least another couple paragraphs, but my face is currently hurting while trying not to cry at work while composing this letter.
Even through all the strong bonds and memories I have gained since becoming a member four years ago, I never once thought I would be that sister to cry when this journey finally came to an end. Just a few weeks ago, I said how I would probably be the only girl not crying when senior send-off day rolled around. But as the days before are growing less, and dinners are being planned to say goodbye, I can't help but think about what my life is going to be like after Sigma Kappa. Going to chapter meetings, philanthropy events, and workshops has become such an integrated part of my life. How will I adjust to not having those fill up my calendar? How will I adjust to not having someone to automatically call to go get dinner with? How will I adjust at all to just not having my sisters there to call anytime when I need them and knowing their schedules of when they're available to talk?
I need to stop myself from speaking about such madness, because I'm surely not prepared.
Thank you to the sisters that have ever offered me any assistance, life advice, or just have given me free food when bank accounts were low (that's true love). Thank you to the sisters that I haven't had the chance to get to know on a more personal level, because I feel as if times were troubled, you would all be there, and I would do the same for you. Thank you to the sisters that have made me laugh, scream for joy, and created happiness when I needed it most. Thank you to the rest of the senior class about to, maybe, experience the same separation anxiety I'm about to face. It's always good to know that you're not going through something alone.
And, of course, a huge thank you to the lovely sisters that make up my pledge class. You women inspire me everyday, and growing up with you all within the walls of this organization has made my journey in college a memorable one, and one that I'm just not ready to give up. We've been through it all, seen it all, and conquered it all and more. I've never experienced a relationship as strong as the one we possess, and I hope we continue to build that up and never let it fade.
Thank you Sigma Kappa for my best friends, reasons to celebrate, helping me realize I have a future in all my endeavors, developing mad musical chair skills, and always there to offer a helping hand.
You are, and will continue to be, amazing. Not just in my heart, but in many others as well. I love you, Epsilon Zeta, and always will. You will never leave my heart, no matter where this crazy adult life takes me (I'm hoping to a beautiful beach where you all will want to visit me on your Fall and Spring breaks, because you'll always be welcomed). I will always, and continue to, live one heart one way.
Sigma Love and Mine,
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