Tonight was the start of what will be an extremely long week of sorority recruitment.  I’m still not sure if it’s for me, but I’m excited for the new experience.  The only things holding me back are the price and the stereotyping.  I don’t want anyone to think differently of me just because I’m in a sorority.  I also don’t like the idea of being judged on a few moments worth of conversation and my outfit; there’s a lot more to me than that.  Whether I decide to pledge or not, one thing is for sure, I need to find a group where I fit in.  My priorities differ from my friends, who now only look forward to partying on the weekends.  My idea of fun doesn’t include being sloppy drunk and that makes finding something to do in Morgantown on the weekends a difficult task.  That’s why joining a sorority sounds so appealing to me.  Hopefully, I can pick one that wants to pick me back!  

One:  I’m more complex than I seem

Two:  Born and raised a California girl, but my heart most definitely belongs to West Virginia.

Three:  I love my little family with all I’ve got; through the good and the bad.

Four:  I’m studying psychology to figure out how people tick and help everyone I can, that’s my goal

Five:  But my ultimate dream is to have a big loving family.  That may seem like a strange dream to have at my age, but I can’t think of anything more important.

Six:  I’ve never felt my age, but that seems to be more true than ever lately.

Seven:  My relationship with God and spirituality come first, and I don’t feel the need to push that on anyone else.  I believe everyone finds God in their own time; when they need Him most.  

Eight:  There is only one person who knows almost everything about who I am, and that’s Christian.  

Nine:  There are no words to describe my relationship with Christian.  It’s loving, understanding, and secure beyond our years.

Ten:  My mother blows my mind.  She is uncommonly selfless and strong.  I am so grateful to have her in my life.  

Eleven:  My dad also amazes me.  He made an adventure out of immigrating to America and has overcome challenges that most of us will never face in our lives. 

Twelve:  I look up to my grandparents more than they will probably ever realize

Thirteen:  I don’t know exactly what I want my life to turn out like, but I do know exactly how I want to feel.

Fourteen:  I’ve had the same group of friends since 6th grade, and I’m grateful for every single good memory I’ve made with them.  They have been such a blessing.

Fifteen:  My single goal is to forgive the past, stop fearing the future, and live in the present.