Sorority Recruitment Story and Why I Withdrew!

When I would talk to people about rushing and being in a sorority I would always talk about it in the sense that I would end up in one. Never did I think I wouldn't, but I've come to the conclusion that everything happens for a reason.

So a few posts back I told you guys I wanted to be in a sorority. I go to a school where it is mainly commuters so it is hard to make solid friendships outside of the classroom. I thought joining a sorority would be the best way to get myself out there.

 Recruitment was this past Friday the 19th through Monday the 22nd.

Friday was probably the most important day in the sense that you talk to all the sororities and you have to make a connection with someone so they call you back the next day. Essentially you have to be as overly bubbly and out there as possible. Talk until you cant talk anymore, I lost my voice if that says anythings.

Saturday was philanthropy day so up to four sororities can call you back to their house. I got called back to three and at the end of the day only ended up liking 1. This day consists of going to the sorority houses and getting a tour and just talking more with the girls. I made the mistake of being a little less bubbly and got screwed over in the end.

Sunday is preference day and you can get called back to up to 2 houses. I got called back to the two I didn't want the day before, honestly I was crushed and wanted to cry the minute I got the paper. But everyone told me to give the two houses a shot so I did.

The first house I went to I made a connection with the girl I was talking to, but the problem was the past two days I hadn't made a connection with the girls I talked to. So i couldn't base it off of one girl. Preference day can be really emotional because the sororities do some of their rituals with you, and you can really see that it means alot to them. One girl spoke and her story was very similar to mine and I started balling and couldn't stop until I got back to school because I really didn't know what to do.

The next house I never really liked from the beginning but for some reason they kept calling me back. Needless to say I didn't have the best time.

Once it came time to make my decision I really didn't know what to do. I for sure didn't want the second house but should I give the first one a shot. I called my sister, cried some more, talked to some of my friends, cried some more. Then finally put my big lady pants on and decided that it wasn't meant to be for me this semester. If I had to convince myself to join that specific sorority then that shows I am not in love with it. So I withdrew and wont be joining a sorority this semester.

I cried when I had to explain to the lady the whole situation but then I came to terms with it. What really got to me was that some girls got exactly the ones I wanted and were so happy that I was really jealous to be completely honest.
I was most upset that I wouldn't have the opportunity to make friends just because it is so hard at school.
But at the end of the day I really have to accept that it wasn't my time this year. I will be rushing again rather next semester or next year and hopefully I end up where I need to be.

5 Things I've Learned About College

I have been in college for about a month now and I am seriously starting to notice the differences between college and high school. Sorry that all my posts recently have been about school but that is literally all I have been doing but I am working on a post for this weekend I think you all will like.

5 Things I've Learned So Far In College:
1. There are cute guys everywhere
When I say everywhere I mean everywhere. If you go to an all girls school, or don't have the best looking/ not your type guys at your school just wait my friend it gets better. I've toured alot of colleges and been to various graduations so I know there are always cuter guys in college. Also they are all usually friendly and nice so put your social pants on and get to know some cuties.

2. You have to pay for everything
The only thing I miss about high school is that you didn't have to pay for much. In college you honestly have to pay for EVERYTHING from classes, to books, clubs, food, the list goes on and on. I would honestly start saving from now if you want to do and experience alot in college because it will cost. I say sacrifice now so you can have an amazing time in college.

3. There are parties all the time
I don't know how some people can manage to party everyday but they do. I don't even live at school and I get invited to parties almost everyday. My friends that are in the dorms say there are even more parties and people are drinking 24/7, so the craziness is real.

4. Wear whatever the hell you want
I don't know about all of your schools but at my high school everyone always judged what each other was wearing. I personally never cared because I dress solely for myself, but I know others that were self conscience because of constant judgement. In college you can honestly show up in underwear and I doubt anyone would even look twice at you. But also the con to this is if you dress really nice and put effort into your outfits no one cares either. You just got to get used to it I guess.

5. Nobody gives a FUCK about anything
Excuse my language but honestly that is the only word that really describes that statement. Teachers don't care if you come to class, what your wearing, and half don't even care what your name is. On the way to my last class everyday I pass the smoking spot where everyone is always smoking and the other day I even saw my history teacher smoking there. Everybody is much more laid back in college I can guarantee you that.

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Hope you all enjoyed this post this is what I have noticed alot in my short time in college.

What's In My School Bag

For my purse this year I am using a Steve Madden bag that I fell absolutely in love with. It is more structured then a boho type bag so I just like the look and feel of it for everyday. I got it from Nordstrom Rack and between deals, coupons, and gift cards I only paid $1.34!!!!

Here's the back of it, on all the zippers there is fringe dangling from it, which I thought was super cute and gave it a more laid back vibe.

These are the actual contents of my bag, aside from notebooks, and folders this is everything.

• From the top I have a reading book, I love to read so whenever I get the chance during the day I do. Currently re-reading Kissing in Italian by Lauren Henderson my favorite book series.
• Next I keep a black cardigan in my bag because some buildings are freezing and others are like a sauna.
• Below that I have my pencil pouch
• To the left I always keep some type of snack with me just in case. Here we just have a Nature Valley peanut butter granola bar.
• Above that I have my wallet which I keep all my necessary ish in their.
• To the left off that I keep headphones with me and listen to music whenever I get the chance.
• Above that I have a compact mirror, mini spray, and chapstick...typical girl things to keep in a school purse.
• Last the square bag is where I keep my period pouch with my womanly needs in there. Also did a post about period necessities for school which is a must to check out for any girl.

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Hope you all enjoyed this post! Tonight I am going to orientation to be in a sorority which I am pretty nervous about, actual rush is next week. I think I will be doing a post about my rush experience once it happens. I don't know if I actually want to be in a sorority at this point but I thought I would just rush and see if I liked it and the people because it is a great opportunity so we will see. Thought I would update you guys on my life a little with that.

 

Have a great weekend everybody!!

Ulta Haul.

Hey everybody! Hope you all are having a great weekend. I needed some makeup and hair essentials so yesterday I went to Ulta. Which is probably my favorite makeup store because it has everything from drugstore to high end makeup, hair products, perfume and everything n between it's great. Plus they are always having deals and coupons so you can really get a great deal. I got a couple of things so I thought I would haul them.

First I got a new powder which is Revlon's Photoready powder in 010 Fair/Light. Honestly when buying makeup I always am the lightest shade which makes matching makeup pretty easy. I had this powder a while ago and I remember liking it, so I thought I would repurchase. Since it is a powder meant for photos and such I hope it will give me a clean flawless finish but we will see. I hope to do a review on this once I have used it for a while.

Of course I repurchased my favorite concealer ever which is Benefits boi-ing concealer this is probably my third or fourth one. I'm not going to talk about this too much because I have a whole review up about this product so go check that out.

 

 

Lastly I got two Bed Head After Parties they were only $10 each plus I had a coupon so  I got two for the price of one which was awesome. I have naturally dry hair so I'm always on the hunt for good products. I love to use Bed Head after I've applied any heat to my hair or after it's dried after washing my hair. It brings life back to my dry and dead ends, plus it makes it smell REALLY good which is always a plus with hair products.

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That is all for this post hope you enjoyed my haul and I will see you in my next post, bye guys!

Where I've Been??

I have been absent for a week or so haven't been posting on anything, so I just wanted to tell you all what has been going on

 I started college a week ago and honestly it is already super stressful, I thought I would have more time to blog but I really don't. I really want to continue blogging but posts might come out a little slower.

College is not anything what I ever thought. I have so much work everyday that I spend hours and hours doing, I barely have any time to eat or breath.

I don't have school on Tuesdays but it isn't even a break I have to do the work for the next day and try to get ahead so I'm not swamped in the coming days.

It has been a big challenge for me to adjust and it is just really hard to be honest. I don't have to many friends yet which is knocking down my spirits a little bit. A big part of school is socializing and I feel like the people in my classes are just not sociable so it really is a challenge. But I hope once I join clubs that will change.

Also I have to wake up at 5:30 every morning to get to school so I come home super tired but still have to do hours of work. It has been a big adjustment and honestly I cried yesterday because it is all just too much to handle. I am happy to be in college don't get me wrong ( I hated high school) but it is just such a change.

Today for instance I had only one class Math from 8-8:50 I decided to go to the school gym which is super nice and I had a good time. Then I came home showered and now I'm working. I just finished doing math for an hour and a half, so now I will move on to my others classes and on and on. The gym was my only break today.

I didn't want to make this to complain but just share my feelings with you all so you can understand what is going on. I promise to make more time for blogging because I genuinely do love it and it is a great escape!
I hope you all will stay with me in these few weeks of me transitioning and getting it together.
Love you all see you next time!