Sister bonding

Hey everyone! 

Last week was Big/Little pairing and it was also date party! 

It was quite the eventful week, here's what happened. 

Last fall was my big/little pairing as you all know, and I got the best big in the world! 

(sorry it's a bit blurry) 

Then, last week, I was given the best little in the world! <3 

I was ecstatic when I found out Riley was my little, and I was soo nervous for big/little reveal! Luckily, I had nothing to be nervous about, and it was an absolute blast! 

After that, we had our date party, and it was 80s themed bowling. Max came with me, and we had so much fun! 

All in all, it was an extremely fun night! I love my sisters <3 

"From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it." - Unknown

Spring is Near :)

Happy Friday! 

So it's been awhile since my last post, whoops. And after getting some questions from the boyfriend asking when I was going to update my blog, I realized it was time. :) 

Spring semester has started, along with 4 new classes, which I now dedicate the majority of my time to. I'm taking this Intro to Elementary Education class, which is fantastic and making me realize that changing my major for the third time was the best idea, and I cannot wait to see what the future brings.

Here's a recap of what's happened so far. (I'm going to try and make this in order, wish me luck.)

1.) Heather's Wedding :)

This was an extremely beautiful wedding, and it was SO much fun! 

2.) Informal Recruitment! :) 

So Alpha Chi participated in Informal Recruitment this fall, and my FANTASTIC big Brittany is VP of Recruitment. She did a phenomenal job planning all the events, and we gave out bids to 16 fabulous new members! :) One of my best friends Alex got a bid! It's so great. 

3.) Alpha Chi had an exchange with the lovely guys of Beta, and we got a (semi)-family picture. 

Me, Alexis, and Brittany :) 

4.) And this is just a shout-out, my sisters are great :) 

5.) Valentine's Day <3 

I got to spend this Valentine's Day with the best boyfriend ever :) 

Even though I was missing my best friend 

6.) #IAmGreek <3 

Every Tuesday, we take pictures in our letters and post them on Twitter, Instagram, and really anywhere we want :) 

7.) Mom's Day 

We had Mom's Day and we filled up the Student Center in St. Paul, and we decorated picture frames with Modge Podge. It was so great to have my mom and both of my sisters there. And we ended up sitting at the same table with Alex and her mom. It was so much fun 

Today is Hera Day, which is a day to give back to others. I love my sorority and the things we stand for, and I think it's amazing that we can dedicate a day to doing kind things for others, (even though we do it everyday) to give back to the community. 

Finally, Big/Little Pairing is coming up next week, so I'll be posting again very soon :) 

Happy March everyone! 

"Be as you wish to seem" - Socrates 

Almost Spring Semester

Happy Monday! 

So after realizing that a lot of schools start again today, I thought about how lucky I am I still have another week at home and 2 more days of work. 

I kind of put school on the back burner of my mind for a while. With that being said, I finally checked my email and started doing some work for my online class. I'm actually excited for school to start, but I know I'm going to regret saying that a month into the semester! Also, once I go back to school, I'm going to try and cut down on how much coffee I drink, I'm nervous for that because I increased the amount of coffee I drink this winter break by almost double. 

Also, I can't wait to get back to Alpha Chi and start informal recruitment. I can't wait to see all the potential new members and to hang out with the girls more! 

I can't wait to see all my friends again and to get back into my regular routine. :) 

But for now, I will continue my unhealthy coffee drinking ways, relaxing at home, and finishing up my last two closing shifts at Caribou! 

"We're all pretty bizzare, some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all"

 - The Breakfast Club

thankful

After not getting a lot of sleep last night, then going to a crazy painful ear doctors appointment, 

(where I found out I had a cyst in my ear, and had it removed), I ended up going to get coffee then walk around the mall with my two best friends. I then started thinking about how thankful I am for the things I have. I figured what better way to start my positive thinking than writing about it :) 

things I'm thankful for: 

1. my family, obviously, I'm very lucky to have the family I have <3 

2. my friends, the ones I have that I know I can count on to always be there, it took a while, but I found some of the good ones. 

3. my boyfriend, for the same reason above, I found a good one :) 

4. school, as much as I may complain about it, I love learning new things and I'm excited for the semesters to come. 

5. coffee, I drink it every day, I love the fresh ground, fresh brewed coffee.

6. I love working at a coffee shop as well. 

7. tea, something I've started to drink more lately and I'm hooked on Earl G 

8. books, i especially love my bookshelf and my kindle library, and I'm constantly looking for good new books to read! 

9. music, I love listening to music and I love finding new music to listen to, lately I've been listening to The Lumineers. 

10. netflix, seems silly, but it really is convenient to watch tv shows and movies instantly for a really cheap price. 

11. using crazy face masks with my sister, not sure exactly what is is she bought, but I love how it feels and it's really fun to do!
12. Alpha Chi Omega, I love my sorority, and I love everything it stands for. The girls are amazing and I'm so happy to be a part of something so great. 

13. and last but not least, God. Everyday I see some of the amazing things He does <3 

"be thankful for what you have, you'll end up having more"

Happy New Year!

Hey everyone! 

I hope you all had good new years and made some pretty awesome resolutions! 

I spent the new year with my 2 best friends, my wonderful boyfriend and some of his friends.

It was a great night and I had a lot of fun! 

As for a new years resolution, I always tend to make some unrealistic goal for myself. So this year I decided to do something a little different. Instead of making a goal to workout more, or eat healthier or some other standard resolution like that, my goal is to do at least one healthy thing for myself each day. Whether it be something physical, like working out or something mental, like not thinking something negative about myself, or even something like cleaning my room. I have to do something once a day. I figure that way it is something attainable, and easy to do each day for a year, and it's something positive I can do for myself! :) 

I haven't posted in a while, but basically the only things going on in my life is work and catching up with my family or with my TV shows. 

Oh I'm also on the hunt for a "new" used car! If anyone has any ideas please please please let me know! Thanks :) 

"Live like there's no midnight" - Cinderella 

Winter Wonderland

Hey guys!

Sorry I've been totally lacking in my blogging lately, life has been insane and out of control! 

Since its been a couple months since my last post, I'll recap the highlights of my life! :) 

(these are in no specific order!) 

1. I love ALL of my sorority sisters, and Alpha Chi was definitely the best decision I've made

here is our Christmas Picture :) 

2. My twin and I made paddles for our lovely big Brittany :) 

3. I was finally initiated into AXO, and I can honestly say it was one of the best nights of my life. 

4. Homecoming in Minneapolis with my girls was fantastic 

5. Homecoming in Winona was also fantastic, I loved seeing my old friends :)

6. My friends here are amazing 

7. Date parties with my Alpha Chi's are so fun! 

8. Ice skating for Dad's Day :) 

9. Pumpkin Patch exchange with Delta Chi! 

10. I was a Dalmatian for halloween! 

11. Red Carnation (formal date party) with my boyfriend :) 

12. Red Carnation with my family <3 

13. Michelle's  birthday! 

14. Heather's Breakfast at Tiffany's bridal shower 

15. and FINALLY, an ugly sweater Christmas party :) 

I have no pictures of my own from the recent snowfall, but this is one that I borrowed from a friend :) 

I'm not usually one to enjoy the snow, but this winter is already just so pretty I can't handle it. 

I promise I will try to be better with blogging! All next week are finals for me, so I'll be back by the end of the month! :) 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart" - Proverbs 3:5

City Life

Hey everyone! 

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've been getting used to my new life in the city. 

It has been quite an adjustment going from Winona to Minneapolis, but I can say that it is definitely the best decision I've made in my life to transfer to the U :) 

I went through recruitment and rushed the best sorority on campus and all of the girls are fantastic! 

Alpha Chi Omega is definitely one of the best things that has happened to me since moving to the city, and I'm loving every moment of it! Our house is the big brown box on University right of off 35 and I absolutely LOVE it! 

On another note, yesterday my roommates and I made a delicious garlic and herb rubbed chicken alfredo pasta and garlic green beans, and it was absolutely phenomenal! 

I hope you all have a GREAT week and I promise I'll post again soon! :) 

"When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place"