Honored
November 25th, 2008 @ 10:46 pm |
Filed: My glamourous life, Philly | Tags: sorority
Moving to a new town by yourself is hard. Unlike college, there’s not a built-in group of people in the exact same situation as you to befriend. People are wrapped up in their own lives and I’ve struggled to forge new friendships. One of my saving social graces has been my sorority’s local alumnae chapter. With monthly happy hours, meetings and sisterhoods, it’s been a great outlet to meet awesome friends. I’ve had some amazing experiences with these women - from tailgates to baby showers to a World Series win, it’s the sisterhood that keeps on giving.
I feel like I’ve already gotten so much from the alumnae chapter and I’ve given relatively little in return. That’s why I was so shocked to win a prestigeous award last weekend at our Founders’ Day celebration. Work’s been kind of rough lately, my family is falling apart, and my car’s about to die. When my name was called, all the negative things floated away and I suddenly felt loved, accepted and useful. I need to find a way to pay it forward because it feels really, really good to actually hear the positive things people think about you. I don’t think as a society we praise each other enough and I want to do my part to change that.
As if the award wasn’t enough, I went to the casino on the next floor up and won $40 playing Texas Tea. Something tells me I should donate that money to my sorority.
December 1st, 2008 @ 6:12 pm
That’s wonderful! So glad you got a much needed boost (and I am sure deserved). It’s amazing what a few words of encouragement can do when everything else seems bleak. Hope the goodness continues!
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December 1st, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
I’m glad to hear that something positive poked its way into your life at just the right time… we all need that sometimes
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