Welcome to November

Semester update folks.

So this semester has definitely been a wild ride. Let's just say that me being my goody-two-shoes self  all  *most* of the time decided that I was bored. Not that being good is a bad thing, but a lot of times, I sacrificed my happiness or what I wanted in order to "do what was right" or whatever.

Example.

Paige wants to sit at home on Saturday night and watch a movie with her best friend.
*drunk phone call from another friend that they need a ride*
"I'll be right there" *Paige gets up from AWESOME movie and drive to pick up said drunk-o*
*Paige doesn't get to finish movie*
*Paige is kind of sad*

Now I'm not saying that going to pick up a drunk friend is wrong, or that it is the most horrible incident in my life. I'm just saying that perhaps wasn't my first choice of activity for Saturday night.

So I said, "I'M GOING TO HAVE A FUN SEMESTER."
My rationale: I didn't have a fun, crazy, screw-up, wild freshman semester so I can have one now.
My sad, sad realization when I was too far gone: Once you're a junior, you can't afford to just decide to take your fun semester.

Now, I'm also not saying that I went out and got belligerently drunk every night and never went to class and partied every weekend and did all these other crazy things I don't know exist that college kids do. But yeah, I actually went to parties, and maybe I skipped a few classes. SUE  ME, it's college. It happens. SO sometimes I procrastinated. And sometimes that was really sucky at 11 pm on a Sunday night.

HOWEVER.

In a lot of ways, it's been a truly awesome semester. For example *in Hermione's voice*

I met these people

mostly, I met this woman. 

She has seriously been the biggest blessing in my life. Although I have only known her for a few months, I am closer with her than many people I have known my whole life. She is my rock and I am #blessed to have her in my life. I can't even begin to imagine trying to get through this semester without her. From that weird girl on the team, to friends, to sisters, I love you more ( + 1 of whatever you say times infinity).

I have gotten to spend so much time with her. She is seriously the most fun human I know, she always knows how to put me in a good mood and I can always have a great time with her. She is the most talented soccer player I know. I can count on her on and off the field and during this semester, I have gotten so close to her and I am so thankful to have her in my life.







And, being honest, a lot of great things have come out of this semester. I had probably the best experience with my soccer team this year, and that is super awesome.

SO GUESS WHAT. Tomorrow, we leave for the NCAA tournament, aka the national tournament, aka HOW EXCITING. okay, so because I am so pumped, here is a random sample of fun soccer pictures, YAY.

 Basically these people are pretty much the coolest.

Okay, well Iiiiiiiii think that's all for now folks!
So, um, adios. ☺

It's Not Goodbye, Just See Ya Later: ADPi Internship 2K14

As the first goodbyes are said, and the first of tears are shed, our time in this office has officially come to an end. We all look back to the beginning. Eight complete strangers wander into the bunk room. The only thing we knew was that we were all stuck in one room and we were all interns at Alpha Delta Pi.

Who would have guessed that eight women would get so close in six short weeks. My time here has been completely life changing. Each and every day I found another reason to love this sorority. I felt challenged to grow, and by golly, I did! I formed relationships that will last longer than a lifetime and strengthened the bonds of sisterhood we all share.

The seven women I was lucky enough to share the summer with are inspiring. They are perfect role models and great leaders. I feel so blessed to be able to call them my sisters. I know that our love for Alpha Delta Pi and each other will bring us back.

It's never goodbye, just see ya later. ☺

Love and Loyally,
Paige☺

Can't Beat this Summer: ADPi Internship 2014

The last week here at Executive Office has been wonderful.

On Monday morning, Catherine Joiner came to EO to do a resume workshop with us. She went through the do's and don'ts and we were able to ask questions about our resumes. It was a great workshop! Not only is Alpha Delta Pi committed to our values within our sorority, but Alpha Delta Pi, and the staff here at EO, want to prepare us for our futures as women in the working world.  Throughout our time here at Executive Office, we had the opportunity to shadow many different staff members to learn about their roles and what their jobs are. We also had the opportunity to ask questions if we were interested in related fields.

Then on Monday evening we went to make dinner at the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta. We got to make them tacos! Volunteering there is an really great experience.

Being able to help the families at RMH is life changing. It really makes you put life back into perspective. Often we get so involved in the most trivial things, we forget tho appreciate the value of a home cooked meal with your family. Being able to provide this to the families staying at RMH is truly a blessing.

On Tuesday night, we all decided to make a family style dinner. Lucky for us, Katie (a senior LC) and Ms. Pinkston were at the house and joined us for dinner. We had a lot of great laughs around the table.

Most of the week was spent stuffing Alpha Packets. Each new member is considered an Alpha Member until she is initiated, upon which, she is a Delta Member, or chapter member in full standing. During Alpha membership, women are led ,by their New Member Coordinator, through Alpha Member Education sessions. In these sessions, they learn about the history and inner workings of Alpha Delta Pi. The Alpha Packets are a supplementary material provided by EO that Alphas receive on bid day.

On Wednesday we went to froyo with the foundation and had a blast. Later that evening, we all hiked Stone Mountain. It was breathtaking. A mile hike up and back down right at sunset! It was so much fun! Definitely a major "to do" while you're in Atlanta. And it's free! ☺

  

Today was the last official day of the internship. It has truly been a life changing experience. I know I will have friendships that will last a lifetime with the wonderful women I got to spend the summer with. It is truly amazing how close eight women (sisters) can get in just six short weeks.

Signing off after an amazing summer!

Loyally, 

Paige ☺