To my chosen few

What does being in a sorority really mean?  Some might think its pillow fights and parties.  Beer bongs and skipping class.  Frat guys and secret stuff.  If you ask me, being a part of greek life means sisterhood.  The Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose reads, "To cherish friendships with but a chosen few, and to study the perfecting of those friendships." Sisterhood is the basis of greek life.  It is the glue that holds us together.  It is what most seek when rushing a sorority.

We sometimes get caught up in life.  I get it.  Adulting is hard stuff.  But, when we loose sight of what makes us greek women, we become unbalanced.  Sisterhood is the one thing that binds us as sisters.  No badge, song, ceremony, or white dress can deem you a sister if you are not all of the things sisterhood entails. 

Sisterhood means going to lunch dates.  Picking her up at 2 am off the side of the road because her friend left her at the bar.  Surprising her with ice cream when she's had a bad day.  Reminding her to pay her dues.  Borrowing her clothes.  Always having someone to take countless pics with.  Late night group message convos.  Supporting her when she is fighting with her roommate.  Making her show up to events so she won't get fined.  Being able to tell her your deepest darkest secrets.  Always having a date to the date party. 

To be honest, sisterhood means more than I can type.  The only word that comes close to describing what sisterhood truly means is the purest and truest love. 

I realize now, as I write this that only Alpha Gams may fully understand what I am saying but I hope that everyone will learn something from this.   Being in a sorority isn't the stereotypical experience for everyone.  I have felt nothing but unconditional love and support from my sisters.  I am thankful everyday that I am lucky enough to be a part of this amazing sisterhood.  

My Recruitment Story

So it all began my fall semester of freshman year.  I was living with my sister in an off campus apartment and knew one girl.  I had one friend.  That is so not me.  I have always had an amazing core group of friends so this was a huge shock to me.  I lacked a lot of the typical socializing that dorms provide.

Needless to say, I HATED school.  After sleepless nights and countless calls to my mom, I wanted to transfer and never look back.  I picked my schools to apply too and had it all figured out.  I was set on leaving.

But I stayed.  I told myself that I had to stick it out one more semester and then I could transfer. So, I signed up for sorority recruitment in the fall.  I didn't really have any expectations or predispositions like many girls do.  I was walking in blind. (which turned out to be the best thing ever)

First day of recruitment rolls around and I walked in alone. (story of my life)  But to my surprise, I met some amazing girls who are just as nervous as me!  We lined up for our first party.  Me, still clueless as to what is going on.  I didn't gel with the girls in my first party but thought that was normal.  You know the drill, smile and wave.

Time to line up for our second party.  By this time, me and the girl in front of me are buddies.  We walked into the party and immediately loved it.  There was red, yellow, and green decor and adorable pictures on the walls.  I talked to some amazing girls, all in the same family.  We talked about netflix and gossip girl and chili and full house.  It just felt normal.  The entire rest of the day, I kept saying "Dang.  I really liked that rasta sorority!"

So, day two and three rolls around, yup, still loved that rasta sorority!

Flash forward to bid day.  I had two sororities left.  My favorite, and my least favorite.  (of course)  I was so nervous to open my bid.  I was blowing up my friends phone who I had met through recruitment freaking out.  I barely knew the girl yet she was talking me down from a nervous rampage.

I open my bid, and guess what colors I see.  Red, Yellow, and Green.  I was offered a bid from my favorite sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta.

In the following weeks, I went through the initiation process and was given a big and joined my family.  Remember that girl whose phone I was blowing up?  Yup, she is now my cousin. I immediately fell into a huge group of girls who became my best friends.  Now I have events, socials, meetings, and parties to attend with my best friends.  I am so busy and I love it.

Going greek has opened so many doors for me that I am forever grateful for.  I have met so many amazing people and been a part of amazing things.  I am so thankful that I stayed at Towson and signed up for recruitment because I wouldn't change this for the world.

As recruitment steadily approaches this semester, I can not wait to be apart of other girls' recruitment stories.  So, if you haven't already, consider going greek.  You will find your forever home.  I promise, you won't regret it.

Life.

"Life gets in the way sometimes."  I've heard this saying over and over and never fully understood it until finals week.

You may have noticed that I have been absent from Bmore You the past few weeks.  I regret this and wish I could post amazing content everyday but I can only do so much.  I am in the middle part one of hell week.  Yes, pre-finals week.  Today is my last day of class.  Now I have one paper and three finals in between me and sweet freedom.

Between Christmas, finals, Alpha Gam, family, and sleep, I have had absolutely no time to be a real person.  I have barely texted people, gone out to lunch, or watched Netflix.  THAT is when you know you are busy.  Am I right?

But here I am.  In the final days of my fall semester of sophomore year.  Stressed out in sweats and a messy bun living off of coffee.  I am feeling quite accomplished that I managed to put on some eyeliner and chapstick on today.  (sad, huh?)  Today, I took two exams who kicked my butt.  At this point, I do not really know how to feel about school, or anything for that matter.

I have so many ideas planed for amazing blog posts and haven't had the time or resources to do them! I have already decided that this will be my main goal over Christmas break.  Prepare yourselves for some thrift hauls, holiday recipes, winter lookbooks, product reviews and much more!

I have been showered with love and support for my blog and I am sincerely appreciative of all of my readers. I do not know how to describe the feeling when people say how much they love reading your creations and how it helps them bond with their friends and family.  I started Bmore You because I am a person who HATES confrontation and attention.  I was embarrassed to tell people that I have a passion for fashion. I know it sounds silly but it is a personal thing that I was nervous how the world would perceive it.  So thank you for being so supportive and accepting of me.  The real, true me.  It blows me away that I am inspiring others to be themselves.  I am reaching my goal of connecting with others and I couldn't be more proud.

So, let me stop babbling and get back to studying.  Thanks for the support and stay tuned for some bomb content!

Happy studying! : )

going greek

I was never told the benefits of joining greek life in college.  You see the movies about the stereotypical sorority girl.  She is a thin, blonde girl who has the best wardrobe and makeup.  She is the popular girl on campus but is failing a few classes.  Her only goal is to be popular and go to parties.  She gets black out drunk every weekend and has first pick of the frat boys.

 

Even though there may be a girl in a sorority somewhere that fits that criteria, there is SO much more to greek life than booze and boys.  So here is what greek life means to me:

always having someone to go to Chipotle with

being proud of wearing letters

having amazing photo-shoots

attending meeting every week to see my sisters

having 100 advocates

branching out and trying new things

having a tutor 

late night dance sessions 

sharing my love of country music

stealing each others clothes

being the mother duck 

crafting, crafting, and more crafting

always having something to do 

finding my people

growing into myself 

finding other crazy cat ladies

smizing

support in anything i do

a no judgement zone 

Greek life means so much more than the stereotypes so next time you go to say something bad about sorority girls, think twice

Why white girls love fall

All of sudden, everyone and their dog has become white girl obsessed with fall.  Yeah, I am one of those coffee craving, flannel wearing, pumpkin carving white girls who drool over October.  And all for good reason!  Fall is hands down the best season.  

Why you ask? 

Well for one, fall fashion is the cutest, warmest, comfiest, and most versatile of all the seasons.  Sweaters and vests and scarves and boots and flannels and cardigans.  Layering is my favorite fall trend because here in Maryland, weather is bipolar.  In the morning, it can be 40 degrees but by lunch  time it is 75 degrees.  I like to pair vests or cardigans with my outfits to add warmth and when it gets warmer, you can take it off without ruining your outfit.  

Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL if you are super white, comes back to Starbucks and Starbucks wanna-bes every fall and all the white girls HAVE to get one.  Sorry to disappoint, but I think it tastes like a Bath and Body Works Candle (which are also a fall essential).  No thanks.  I prefer the cinnamon dulce latte from Starbucks.  But anyways, PSL.  

Another reason why fall is bae...pumpkins.  Everyone loves a pumpkin patch with overpriced pumpkins and snotty nosed children running in and out of the corn fields.  Even if you go just for an adorable photo shoot and the apple cider, (cough cough.  me.) everyone is obligated to go to a pumpkin patch at least once every fall.  Its only American. 

Happy Fall Y'all 

How to: Acorn Goodies

I made these acorn treats for my sorority's retreat this weekend.  They are very fall festive as well as Alpha Gamma Delta appropriate.  (our mascot is the squirrel)

These would also be an adorable edible centerpiece for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or Halloween!  They are inexpensive and super easy to make! 

What you will need:

- mini vanilla cookies

- hershey kisses

- peanut butter chips

- microwave safe bowl

- plastic fork

1.  unwrap the hershey kisses from the foil

2.  place about 1/3 cup peanut butter chips in bowl

3.  microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring each time

assembly:

4.  using the knife, smear peanut butter on the flat part of the kiss and press on a cookie (flat side)

5.  let cool sitting cookie side down

6.  place a small dab of peanut butter on the top of the cookie and press on a chip

VIOLA! You have yourself adorable acorn sweets!