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jbrookie82
08-15-2002, 01:55 AM
You guys have all been begging for more rush stories to read, so I figured i'd share mine with you as it unfolds.
I will be rushing at the University of Tennessee. It starts in 2 days. (Saturday the 17th) I am getting very excited. We have 14 NPC sororities at UT so there will be a lot to choose from.
Wish me luck and in turn I will keep you informed and entertained!

jbrookie82
08-15-2002, 02:02 AM
The wonderful sororities that I will get to meet are:
Alpha Chi Omega
ADPi
AOPi
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi O
Tri-Delt
Delta Gamma
DZ
KD
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Mu
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha

valkyrie
08-15-2002, 02:18 AM
Good luck, and we can't wait to hear your rush story!!

Do you know what you're going to be wearing for each round? I love fashion updates!

mmcat
08-15-2002, 07:09 AM
but i know you will...
good luck.
:D

Allie
08-15-2002, 07:43 AM
Oh how I love rush stories! LOL

:) Best of luck! :)

AOIIalum
08-15-2002, 07:49 AM
Have a great time during recruitment, jbrookie. Can't wait to read all about it! Good luck!

Christin

RockChalk
08-15-2002, 08:28 AM
Good luck! I just can't get enough of these rush stories.

FuzzieAlum
08-15-2002, 08:56 AM
Good luck! These stories are (almost) enough to make me wish I was back rushing myself.

italianaxo
08-15-2002, 08:58 AM
YAY for rush stories. Try and enjoy it. Don't be nervous cause you'll do great.

aephi alum
08-15-2002, 09:51 AM
Good luck and have fun! :)

violets
08-15-2002, 11:37 AM
jbrookie82,

Good luck, I can't wait to heart about your recruitment experiences!
Remember everything you've read here about keeping an open mind, it'll be your best asset during rush. Listen to your heart and it will lead you to the right place. Oh, and wear comfortable shoes, you won't be able to hear what your heart is saying if your feet are screaming in pain.

Go Greek!

violets

Silverblue
08-15-2002, 05:05 PM
OK, as a UT and Pi Phi alumna who still lives in Knoxville, I admit I have a favorite here. :D

S_A_I
08-15-2002, 05:22 PM
One of my roommates from last year is a ZTA. (I went to UT for the past 2 years.) She had a wonderful experience going through rush! All the sororities at UT are wonderful and I wish you the bestest of luck!!!!! :D

dzsaigirl
08-15-2002, 07:08 PM
I always get confused when I see UT because I expect it to be UT Austin! He he!

I realize you are not at the Texas UT....

Best of luck. Rest up, drink lots of water and remember to eat! Rush is tiring but fun!

erniegurl00
08-15-2002, 07:10 PM
I just wanted to wish you the best of luck as you begin your recruitment process. Keep smiling and enjoy it!!! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you. :)

Greek Love,
Erin

Silverblue
08-15-2002, 07:10 PM
SAI, what a small world!

anniesigkap
08-15-2002, 08:42 PM
I just wanted to say good luck and enjoy recruitment, I love rush and I know that you will too!!

AOIIBrandi
08-15-2002, 09:18 PM
Good Luck with recruitment. My mom is an AXO and UT Alum, and I am an AOII alum so I guess I can root for two :D

kddani
08-15-2002, 09:19 PM
Good luck!

Make sure you have FUN- that's the most important thing!

xo_sue
08-15-2002, 09:24 PM
Best of luck to you!!! I can't wait to hear your updates!

Sue

AOcutiePi2002
08-15-2002, 09:25 PM
Hi Brookie,

The most important thing is to have fun and find a place that you feel comfortable in. We all find our "favorites", and sometimes they will cut you, but in the end, the right place for you will definitely stand out of the crowd.

Enjoy the experience, it will be a blast!!!!

~Lacey~

PhiMuNursie
08-15-2002, 09:44 PM
Best of luck to you! Dress comfortably, I don't know how warm it is up there, but if it's anything like what our PNM's will be going through, I feel for ya! So many chapters can be overwhelming, but follow your heart...and have fun!

Tara
I have a Phi Mu castle...

Silverblue
08-15-2002, 09:46 PM
To say it's warm is an understatement. And the higher you go in the Panhellenic Building, the hotter it gets.

jbrookie82
08-15-2002, 09:56 PM
Now only 1 1/2 days left till recruitment begins!!

I am even more excited than I was 5 minutes ago. I am still in a frenzy making last minute decisions on what to wear and things like that. I got my hair trimmed and my eyebrows waxed today. Tommorrow is my day for a manicure. After all, I don't want to meet my future sisters looking all yucky.

Thank you all for all of your well wishes. I appreciate all of the encouragement. I hope to be posting on here in a couple of weeks as a proud new member of a very special sorority. I truly do have an open mind going into this so I hope all will go well.

Any last minute beauty or fashion advice?

I can't wait to keep you posted. Keep the well wishes coming!

Silverblue
08-15-2002, 10:01 PM
Take a powder compact to blot away the shine. Trust me, you will be "glowing," as Southern girls do.

orchid2
08-15-2002, 11:36 PM
Have FUN!!!

I see Phi Mu is on the list... so of course I am just a tad biased ;)

Bring comfortable shoes to wear between parties if you have long walks to make.... don't wear a watch.... don't wear perfume. I'm sure you've read the GC advice already though!

Oh, I just love reading these stories! It's better than a soap!

LeslieAGD
08-16-2002, 07:22 AM
Originally posted by jbrookie82
Any last minute beauty or fashion advice?

I can't wait to keep you posted. Keep the well wishes coming!

I look forward to your recruitment story! As for beauty advice, Clinique is in the middle of Gift, which means perfect purse size samples! ;)

justamom
08-16-2002, 07:41 AM
I actually KNOW one girl in a soro at UT! She loves it there and said the houses are all wonderful!

Can't wait to hear your story AND IMPRESSIONS! ;)

Best of luck finding your home!

maggieaxid
08-16-2002, 03:21 PM
Last minute advice: wear comfy shoes...and you have to let us know how it goes.

Wishing you the best!

GiantsChic
08-16-2002, 04:09 PM
good luck! have a great time tomorrow and during the rest of recruitment- can't wait to hear your story!

S_A_I
08-16-2002, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by Silverblue
SAI, what a small world!

Heheh - I know!!! I love Knoxvegas! Wish I were going back, but that's okay. I'll be visiting next weekend, so it should be fun.

jbrookie82
08-18-2002, 12:45 PM
I went to the first day of sorority recruitment at the University of Tennessee yesterday. The day consisted of an orientation and then open house. During open house we were able to visit all 14 NPC sororities on the campus for 10 minutes each. I met my Gamma Chi and she was wonderful! I loved the women from all sororities I met, however out of the 14 there were 9 I liked better than others and 2 out of that 9 that I liked most of all. This however was just from a first impression, so my views may change as the week goes on. There were some very nice girls in my Gamma Chi group and I really enjoyed talking with them. Overall, the first day was wonderful. It was less stressful than I expected, but more tiring.

Now, here in a couple of hours I will go back and see how many invitations I get back for round 1. We can accept up to 10. Round 1 is on Monday and Tuesday, and of course I am very excited. I will keep you posted later this evening.

Wish me luck!!!:D :D

SigKapSundevil
08-18-2002, 12:47 PM
Good Luck!! Have a great time, I am so excited for you:D :D :D

kddani
08-18-2002, 12:50 PM
Good luck! you have such a nice, upbeat attitude!
Can't wait to find out where you're going back to!

AOIIalum
08-18-2002, 12:56 PM
Good luck! It sounds like you're having a blast. Please keep us posted.

Christin

PhisigWarner
08-18-2002, 12:59 PM
GOOD LUCK GURL!!! HAVE A BLAST WITH IT :D

kansas13
08-18-2002, 01:04 PM
I can't wait to see how your story unfolds. Have fun rushing and always remember to follow your heart!!

bruinaphi
08-18-2002, 01:39 PM
Good luck, keep us posted!

EagleChick19
08-18-2002, 03:18 PM
Good Luck! Enjoy this time!! :)

Silverblue
08-18-2002, 04:01 PM
Be careful not to make up your mind too early. That first day at UT is a whirlwind. Tomorrow, you get to sit down and talk to the actives. Don't pin your hopes on two chapters. Remember to be open to all the possibilities. Now, get back on here and let us know where you'll be going for Round I!

jbrookie82
08-18-2002, 04:03 PM
Hey guys, I just got back from finding out who invited me back to round 1. I am very excited to say that I got invites back from:

Alpha Xi Delta
DZ
Pi Beta Phi
SK
Zeta Tau Alpha

I would be excited to be a member of any of these groups and I can't wait to find out more about them as the week goes on!
Seriously, I am giddy!!!

Round one is tommorrow and tuesday and then wednesday I get invites back again!!

I noticed that I had good luck wishes from girls in some of these groups, hope i've made you proud.

Let me know any more advice you have for me for round one(philanthropy).

I let you all know more as soon as I do. Thanks so much.

Silverblue
08-18-2002, 04:09 PM
YAY! You're going back to Pi Phi! Woo hoo! You definitely have made me proud. I just got a rush update from another alum, and I know the chapter has great things planned for the week. You're going to love it. Heck yes, I'm biased! :D But in fairness, I'll repeat that you should keep your options open. Look around at the actives in every chapter and ask yourself if you feel like you would fit in there. Do you feel comfortable there, or are you having to put up a front? You can fake it for a week, but not for four years. When you feel at home, you've found your place.

erniegurl00
08-18-2002, 04:14 PM
I would also like to join in and agree with Silverblue! You've made me very proud as well. :) I may be biased, but I also agree with the others that it's too early to make any decisions just yet. It is so important to feel comfortable in the house you choose. When I went through rush I imagined myself lounging around the house in my fluffy slippers. If I couldn't see myself doing this (and therefore meaning that I would be changing myself) then I knew I wouldn't feel comfortable there. Now go find that place where you can wear your slippers! LOL :D

PS. What houses do you go to on each of the two days of round one?

anniesigkap
08-18-2002, 04:21 PM
I am SO happy to hear that you are going back to SK!

Good job on keeping us posted, I can't wait to hear more about it!

Silverblue
08-18-2002, 04:24 PM
Anniesigkap, SK has such a nice chapter at UT. You'd be proud of them.

jbrookie82
08-18-2002, 04:34 PM
erniegurl00,
I am not sure what my schedule is for round one yet, but I will find out tommorrow afternoon when I arrive.

Another question for all of you...Did any of you change your mind a lot from the first time you met a certain chapter to what you thought about them by the end of the recruitment week? Or, were your first impressions pretty much right on? Just Wondering.

Silverblue
08-18-2002, 04:38 PM
I felt at home at Pi Phi from the minute I walked into the suite during open house. My top two favorites from open house were the two chapters I preffed (we could go to only two then, but I think it's three now). However, I'm not sure that my experience was typical. I rushed as a junior, so maybe I just had a better idea by then of what I was looking for, and knew it when I saw it.

SATX*APhi
08-18-2002, 04:39 PM
I hope you are having a blast. It can be overwhelming, but it sounds like you are having a great time!!

anniesigkap
08-18-2002, 04:47 PM
Silverblue, I love hearing positive things about my sisters in other chapters!

As for impressions changing during rush, I changed my mind about one group. Although I didn't end up there, by the end of rush I knew that they were very nice group who I wouldn't have minded calling my sisters. Going in I hated them, they had the worst rep and it was totaly un deserved. I think it's ok to change your mind as many times as it takes till you are 110% sure of what is right for you.

S_A_I
08-18-2002, 04:59 PM
Aww! I wish I were at UT! 3 of my SAI sisters are in AZD chapter! In addition to the old roomie who's in ZTA! And I met a friend last year (someone my roomies went to h.s. with) who is in SK! They and the other chapters are wonderful - I just know those three the best! Keep having fun! :D

dzsaigirl
08-18-2002, 05:32 PM
On philanthropy day, I would try to find out what the national and local philanthropies are (some groups have a local one in addition to national...). Try to find out how often they actually do service projects and what kinds of things they do (i.e.: Halloween party for kids at school for the deaf, fun runs, etc.). Also, try to get to know the girls you talk to and just make a friend! Find out what kinds of fun things they do like formals, sisterhood events, etc. Maybe ask what the new member program is like. You don't have to talk about anything too serious on that day. Just try to find out more about the girls and their chapter, what sets them apart. It will help you get a feel for the different chapters.

How exciting for you! Remember to just have fun! This is an awesome time that you will never forget, no matter where you end up :)

SigKapSundevil
08-18-2002, 05:35 PM
COngratulations! I am excited to hear that you are going back to Sigma Kappa!!!! It is common to change your feelings about different houses. Each day you could be meeting different sisters that can account for different impressions. Just keep your mind open and by the end of rush I am sure it will all become clearer to you. Best of luck, I hope you are having a wonderful time!!

Silverblue
08-18-2002, 05:42 PM
Whichever chapter she chooses, she can't go wrong. I had friends in all of them when I was an undergraduate.

AOIIBrandi
08-18-2002, 05:52 PM
Good Luck with round one and keep your spirits up :)

heatherzeta
08-18-2002, 05:56 PM
Awesome! I am pumped to see you're headed back to the Zeta house. I had an instant conneciton when I went through at LSU with the Zeta girls and felt so comfortable. From the rest ofthe thread, sounds like all the chapters you have on your list at UT rock! Have fun and meet some great women

PSUSigKap
08-18-2002, 06:11 PM
i'm glad your happy with all of your choices!!! and i'm more happy that you got asked back to sigma kappa! i'm rootin for them!! ;)

maggieaxid
08-18-2002, 06:48 PM
hey JBrookie...happy to see you are going back to AZD!!Although I am a bit bias, all these are wonderful houses to belong too!

As for changing your mind, I did it about a million times before I made my final decision! Everytime I went to a party, there was something wonderful about it. But, when I walked into AZD pref, I knew I was home.

Best of luck!
-Maggie

erniegurl00
08-18-2002, 07:30 PM
My thoughts on the different houses changed once I started rush. Before going into rush I definitely wanted to go Pi Phi, and I actually only rushed to join them. However, once rush started I fell in love with another house and changed my mind for part of the week. But as you can see I changed my mind back. :D

jbrookie82,

I'm so happy and excited for you! After reading through these posts it really sounds like you're going to be choosing from some GREAT houses! I hope you continue to enjoy your experience. Trust me, it's something you'll never forget! :)

Erin

EtaPhiZTA
08-18-2002, 08:27 PM
Well, it sounds like you will be visiting some wonderful sororities during the next few days. I am sure that all of the houses are wonderful and any one of them will be very fortunate to count you among their sisters. Sit back, enjoy the ride, and be sure to listen to your heart. I can hardly wait to hear if you will be visiting ZTA during your next round!

EagleChick19
08-18-2002, 09:48 PM
I agree with everyone else...Listen to your heart and you'll know where you feel the most comfortable!!! Good Luck and keep us updated!

shadokat
08-19-2002, 10:29 AM
jbrooke--

I changed my mind about 37,000 times!! Keep your mind open to all the possibilities :) You've been invited back to wonderful houses, and I'm sure you're having a blast!!

UF56
08-19-2002, 09:51 PM
bump...we need an update!!!:D

jbrookie82
08-20-2002, 12:10 AM
Hi Everyone, It's Me!

Today I went to 3 parties for round 1 (philanthropy) and tommorrow I go to 2 more for round 1 cont. The 3 I went to today were DZ, AZD, and ZTA. I had a wonderful time once again and was very excited to hear about all the wonderful community service each chapter was involved in. I think they are all wonderful causes. During the day today I felt like I had a connection with 2 of the 3 chapter a little more than the other one, but I am not ruling anyone out yet. I am of course very excited about my other 2 parties tommorrow and can't wait to get a second impression from Sig Kap and Pi Phi.

I want you all to know I am truly enjoying rush regardless of what happens in the end. I have had a wonderful time and met some really fun people. I am really glad I decided to participate and have really been myself in all of the parties, so no matter what happens I am already excited. But for now, I must enjoy myself and countdown the days till BID DAY!!!

Until next time,
JBrookie

SigKapSundevil
08-20-2002, 12:12 AM
I hope you have a great time tomorrow (especially at Sigma Kappa!) Thank you for your updates, it's keeping me on the edge of my seat!

SparkliiQTMTSU
08-20-2002, 03:25 AM
Hey girl I hope youre having an awesome time :) Rush is a great time and I know that wherever you end up its going to be the right place for you :)

Nichole

maggieaxid
08-20-2002, 09:02 AM
hope you had a great time at AZD! (shameless plug!) you sound like you are totally handling this with grace and an open mind. You'll be an asset anywhere!
Good Luck!
-Maggie

violets
08-20-2002, 03:12 PM
jbrookie82,
I'm so impressed with how open you are to all the houses...that is really the best way to be! You're going to be an asset wherever you end up!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the philanthropy parties, they are such an important part of each chapter, I'm glad you were able to see that within the houses you visited.
good luck and let us in on all the details!!!
violets

Silverblue
08-20-2002, 07:39 PM
I can't wait until you return to Pi Phi!

jbrookie82
08-20-2002, 07:48 PM
I just got home from the second day of round 1. I had a wonderful time and visited Pi Phi and Sig Kap. I had a great time at both. I am not sure if I have a favorite between the 2 because they were both so great! So what this means is from Round 1 I visited 5 chapters and liked 4 of them a lot. Now we go back tommorrow to find out which ones invited us back. I am very excited, but nervous because I got cut pretty hard after open house.

We also had our Gamma Chi group pictures made today. That was fun. We had one serios pose and one crazy one with props like air guitars, glitter wigs, and crowns.

Recruitment is going very well for me and I really hope to get some invites back to round 2 becuase there are deinitely some groups I believe I could fit into and could be an awesome sister in.

Seriously wish me luck!!! I'll let you guys know tommorrow night.

valkyrie
08-20-2002, 07:51 PM
Good luck, girl!!! You have an awesome attitude, and I am sure you will enjoy the rest of rush. I can't wait to hear more!

SigKapSundevil
08-20-2002, 07:52 PM
Jbrookie--
Good luck tomorrow, not that you really need it, you sound like any sorority would be lucky to have you! Do you go to 3 tomorrow? Let us know how it goes!
ps-- go sigma kappa!!!:D :cool:

AOIIBrandi
08-20-2002, 07:55 PM
Good Luck!

Keep in mind that if you keep getting invited back to one or two even after getting cut heavily that they see something in you that someone else didn't. As it gets into the later rounds be sure to tell your favorites how much you enjoy being there (without being pushy ;) ), that way they will know that you would probably accept a bid. Remember it's as much about numbers to them as it is to you :)

Silverblue
08-20-2002, 08:06 PM
I'm so glad to hear you had a great time at Pi Phi. Yay!

jbrookie82
08-20-2002, 08:09 PM
SigKapSun,
Tommorrow we don't have parties, they resume on Thursday, but we do pick up invites and classes begin.

erniegurl00
08-20-2002, 08:20 PM
Ah geez I'm sitting on the edge of my seat to see how each day goes for you! I'm really excited that you're enjoying Pi Phi, and I'm ever more excited that you're having fun! What time do you pick up your invites tomorrow? I'll have my fingers crossed for you! I hope you get to return to your favorites! :D

Erin

SATX*APhi
08-20-2002, 08:54 PM
You have an awesome head on your shoulders. The way you are looking at the whole situation is awesome!! Any house would be lucky to have you!! I wish you nothing but the best and hope that you are invited back to your favorites. :)

violets
08-20-2002, 10:22 PM
I'm so excited for an update! It sounds like you are really liking the different chapters, I'm so happy for you! Let us know how it goes.
Good luck,
violets

Alison-Marie
08-20-2002, 10:36 PM
JBrookie,

I just wanted to let you know that last week I went through rush and definitely got cut most heavily at the beginning. As the rounds went on, I got cut less and less. I even got my three top choices for Prefs. As long as chapters that you like keep inviting you back, you're probably doing really great. It's hard to remember at the time (believe me I know) but these chapters didn't just not cut you - they ASKED you back. They wanted to see you just like you wanted to see them.

I hope you find a home as lovely as I have!

Good luck,
Alison
AXD - three days and counting...

PSUSigKap
08-20-2002, 10:41 PM
jbrookie, you've got me on the edge of my seat. i know you'll be great wherever you end up. since my blood sister can't go sigma kappa, i have to live vicariously through someone else! no pressure ;) good luck with the rest of recruitment!

SparkliiQTMTSU
08-20-2002, 10:43 PM
I am so excited to see how the rest of your time is going. good luck and remember to have a blast!


Nichole

bruinaphi
08-21-2002, 01:32 AM
Jbrookie,

It sounds like you are right on track in terms of your rush philosophy. You are doing great and we can't wait to hear more about your rush story! Keep us posted.

Laura

dzsaigirl
08-21-2002, 05:21 PM
Aren't you supposed to pick up invites today? How did that go? Hope you enjoyed your first day of classes...I can't believe that school is already starting! The summer flew by!

Good luck!

dzsaigirl

SigKapSundevil
08-21-2002, 10:16 PM
Jbrookie--- I am dying for an update girl:p

SigKapSundevil
08-21-2002, 10:21 PM
Oops....forgot you had the day off!!! Sorry about that! I'll be checking tomorrow, I hope you have a wonderful time at Sigma Kappa tomorrow, I mean at all the houses (j/k!!!!!!!)

jbrookie82
08-21-2002, 10:50 PM
It's me again!!!

I found out who invited me back for round 2 (Skit/Entertainment) today. I am very proud to say that I was invited back to:

Alpha Xi Delta
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa

I was a little bummed because I didn't get invited back to Zeta or DZ because they were awesome too, but I know that I will end up where I belong and I know that I can be friends with girls from these groups even if i'm not their sister.

The three who invited me back have been some of my favorites all along, especially one of them. I am so excited to see them again!!

I really hope things work out well in the next round for me, because I am really excited about it.

The next round of parties takes place tommorrow night and Friday. I don't have my schedule yet, but I might have paries both nights or maybe just one night.
Then, looking ahead....Saturday night is preference and Sunday is Bid Day!!!!!!!!

I hope all you Sig Kaps, Pi Phis, and AZDs are even pruder as I am one step closer to being your sis. And I hope all the rest of you will keep encouraging me, too.

Classes began today here and that went pretty well just in case you are interested. Hope this week is going well for all of you, too.

Till next time.....BYE.

shopgirl
08-21-2002, 10:53 PM
Yeah, Jbrookie!!!


As a Sigma Kappa I am proud to read that you are going back. Good luck!!!;)


I look forward to your update.

violets
08-21-2002, 10:56 PM
jbrookie82,
Excellent Invites! You are going to have a blast! All the GCers here are proud of you I'm sure!
Have a fabulous time at skit night, it's so much fun! I love that night!
Keep us informed and good luck sweetie!
violets

SigKapSundevil
08-21-2002, 11:04 PM
YAY!! I am so excited you are going back to SK, and I am proud of you!! I hope you continue to have a great time. You will make a wonderful sister to one of these three lucky sororities

erniegurl00
08-21-2002, 11:15 PM
I just wanted to say a huge "CONGRATS!" to you jbrookie82! I'm so happy that you're going back to three houses that you're happy with. I'm really curious which house is your favorite, but I am content to wait and see what happens. And yes, I am still very proud to see that you are going back to Pi Phi, but I'd be happy for you even if you weren't! It's all about going where you feel comfortable and where you belong. Just please keep us updated, and I wish you a lot of luck through your next round! Skits were always my favorite!!!

Erin

PS. I hope your first day of school went well!

PSUSigKap
08-21-2002, 11:34 PM
yea for sigma k!! i'm glad that you're happy so far. i hope you're ecstatic about whoever you end up with. i'll be on pins and needles til you let us know where you end up! good luck hun!

dzsaigirl
08-22-2002, 12:10 AM
Congratulations on your invites! You will have so much fun on skit day. It is such a fun day! I always thought that skit day was one that seemed to fly by more than the others.

Have a great time!

Silverblue
08-22-2002, 12:15 AM
Oh, I'm so excited you're going back to Pi Phi! Really pay attention to how comfortable you feel during the next round. That's so important.

What a hot day to start classes. I heard the heat index was 104 here today! I was out this afternoon for a meeting, and it was icky. For those of you not familiar with UT, its nickname is The Hill, and you walk everywhere. There's a saying: You can always tell a UT girl by her calf muscles. :cool:

AOIIalum
08-22-2002, 07:11 AM
Brookie, congrats on your invites! Have a great time at AZD, Pi Phi and SK. Keep on keeping your heart and mind open and listen when that 'little voice' inside you says "Hey, Brookie, I like it here. I like it a lot."

Can't wait to hear about the skits! Have fun and enjoy yourself.

Christin

MoxieGrrl
08-22-2002, 09:18 AM
Yeah, yeah, yeah! I'm very happy for you! :)

All three houses are lucky to have a great PNM invited to their parties...and will be even luckier if they get you as a sister!!!

SparkliiQTMTSU
08-22-2002, 01:54 PM
Hey girl congrats on your invites back. Im bummed that you didnt get invited back to ZTA but its cool I know youre gonna end up somewhere great :) anyways have a great rest of the week and keep us posted

Nichole

AOIIBrandi
08-23-2002, 03:48 PM
Bump....

Brookie, give us an update on how the parties were. Do you have more tonight or were they all last night??? C'mon you gotta give us more :D

SATX*APhi
08-24-2002, 01:04 AM
Originally posted by AOIIBrandi
Bump....

Brookie, give us an update on how the parties were. Do you have more tonight or were they all last night??? C'mon you gotta give us more :D


I second that :)

Silverblue
08-24-2002, 04:49 PM
FYI, preference is from 4:30 to 9 p.m. EST today.

Bid day starts at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.

I'm just a couple of miles away from campus, but I have to work both days.

pinkyphimu
08-25-2002, 06:12 PM
any news yet? i hope you are spending today with your new sisters!

jbrookie82
08-25-2002, 07:47 PM
Sorry I haven't written in a few days, but I am now a proud member of a sorority. I'll tell which one in a couple of posts.

But to catch up....On skit night I went to AZD, SK, and PiPhi. I had a great time and all the skits were very good. I wore a purple sleeveless shirt and a pretty purple and pink knee length skirt. Then on yesterday morning (Saturday) we found out who invited us back for preference. Does anyone want to know who?????

Silverblue
08-25-2002, 07:48 PM
SPILL IT!

mmcline
08-25-2002, 07:50 PM
Tell us!!!! It's too cruel not to tell us.. you are dealing with addicts here

AOIIalum
08-25-2002, 07:54 PM
Originally posted by jbrookie82

skirt. Then on yesterday morning (Saturday) we found out who invited us back for preference. Does anyone want to know who?????

I do, I do, I do <waves wildly> I want to know who invited you and where you went...and where you found your new home!!!!


Christin

sassykd
08-25-2002, 07:58 PM
Pretty please with sugar on top?

We really want to know!!

jbrookie82
08-25-2002, 08:10 PM
Well......I found out on Saturday morning that I had been invited back to pref parties for AZD and PiPhi. I was of course very excited and I already knew what I was going to wear. I wore a black dress that is kinda low cut and and comes to right above the knee. It has ties at the shoulders. I wore silver jewelry with pink accents.

So I went to pref night and went to Pi Phi first and the room was gorgous. I was decorated like heaven because their thing wsa angels and arrows. We had angel food cake and chocolate covered strawberries. The ceremony was very touching and I teared up.
Next I went to AZD and they had pink roses everywhere. There ceremony was also great, but not as touching until I talked more to the girl who was rushing me and we both cried a lot as we talked about how I could see myself there.

As pref night came to a close I had to rank these groups and I realized that I could be happy in either one. Both groups of girls were great!!!!! But, something in my heart kept telling me to put AZD #1 and I did.

So, then today was bid day and I found out what sorority I am in!!!!!

So, who was it??
Am I a Pi Phi?????
Am I an AZD?????
Who did I spend bid day with???


Anyone want to know?????

AOIIalum
08-25-2002, 08:17 PM
You're teasing us, Brookie...come on!

mmcline said we're addicts here and it's true. Pref sounded wonderful for you but darn it...feed our addiction and tell us where your new home is!

Hugs :)
Christin

fuzzie
08-25-2002, 08:19 PM
Tell us already!! I want to know if I have another new sister already!!

jbrookie82
08-25-2002, 08:41 PM
:D :p :D :p :D :p

So....now's the time....I will tell you what sorority I am a new member of............

I am a proud new member of................Alpha Xi Delta !!!!!!!

We had a wonderful bid day and went to an alum's house for a picnic/karoke, but it got stormed on and cut a little short.

But, regardless I had a wonderful time and am so happy.

P.S. Another girl from my Gamma Chi is a new AZD, too.

And I found out today, that my Gamma Chi is an AOPi.

Hope you all are happy for me!!!

Thanks for all your support I couldn't have did this without you all!!!

Silverblue
08-25-2002, 08:43 PM
Congratulations. But, sigh, I wanted to be your Slightly Older Sister!

Volgirl became an alum initiate of your chapter earlier this year. I'm sure she'll be very excited.

AOIIalum
08-25-2002, 08:53 PM
Boy, you sure know how to prolong the drama for us addicts :D

Congratulations to you and to AZD! I'm so happy that you found sisters to call your own and a home for a lifetime. Best wishes to you and your entire chapter, Brookie.

Fraternally,
Christin

mmcat
08-25-2002, 09:03 PM
enjoy it. have fun. be thankful that it all worked out well.
we are proud of you.
lol
:)

fuzzie
08-25-2002, 09:16 PM
http://www.plauder-smilies.de/jump.gifhttp://www.plauder-smilies.de/jump.gif

Woo Hoo!! Another Alpha Xi!! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/party/luxhello.gif
Welcome to the sisterhood. You're going to love it!!

carnation
08-26-2002, 12:01 AM
Congratulations on your bid! Now go out there and enjoy a wonderful fall at UT, including...SEC football!!!!:D

maggieaxid
08-26-2002, 08:49 AM
WOO HOO! Another lil' Xi! I am so excited!

AZ-AlphaXi
08-26-2002, 10:09 AM
Congratulations and welcome to Alpha Xi.

TFJ

greeklawgirl
08-26-2002, 10:26 AM
Congratulations! We are all really excited for you!!!

violets
08-26-2002, 10:59 AM
jbrookie,
Congratulations on finding your home with Alpha Xi Delta! I am so thrilled that you find the right sisterhood for you!

Now, you have to keep us updated on how your first year goes with AXiD!
Congrats Again!!!

Alison-Marie
08-26-2002, 11:08 AM
Yay, Jbrookie, and double-yay Alpha Xi!

Sidenote:
It was really strange reading your thread, because I was torn between Pi Phi and AZD on my Pref day too, and I also wound up at Alpha Xi.

Anyway, great thread. I knew you'd wind up in a great place!

LA,
Allie

FuzzieAlum
08-26-2002, 11:57 AM
Whooooooo!

Another AXD! Congratulations!!!

EagleChick19
08-27-2002, 07:40 AM
Congrats to you and Alpha Xi Delta! :)

kdonline
08-27-2002, 09:29 AM
Jbrookie, congrats on pledging Alpha Xi Delta!!!

And now, a little dance for you: http://216.40.249.192/mysmilies/kao/otn/pdancing.gif

Best of luck!

XiLovin
08-27-2002, 09:50 AM
Yah Hoooo! congrats to our new baby Xi. Welcome aboard!

XI love

Heather

TFJ

GeekyPenguin
05-27-2003, 01:13 PM
*bump*