Being in a sorority has so many perks.You get to be associated with amazing companies, support awesome philanthropies and meet so many people you probably never would have met if it weren’t for Greek life. Another perk is getting to attend formals. Formal is like the college version of prom. It’s our excuse to dress up and actually look like put together young women for a night. Getting dressed up like its prom 2.0 and breaking your record on Insta is enough for some people. (#breaktheinternet) For some people formal season could be the most exciting time, for others not so much. The most stressful time, other than Midterms and Finals, is trying to find that perfect formal date. Honestly if someone were to invent an app that magically set up the perfect formal date for me I would probably pay for it. Here are some emotions almost anyone has gone through when asking a date to formal.
Emotion number 1. Panic
When your Vice President of Programming announces during chapter that formal is coming up and you need to know your dates name by next chapter. All of a sudden stillness comes over the entire chapter and then chaos hits. A chapter of 100 something girls break into a choir and unison starts screaming “what! who am I suppose to bring!” “How am I suppose to meet my future soul mate in a week!” (Or at least that’s what I’m saying…)
Emotion number 2. Anxious
Now that the panic has sunk in you now feel the stress and anxiety that comes from trying to pick that perfect date.The anxiety of not knowing or having options to take for formal is actually one of the worse feelings in the world.Honestly it stresses me out more than some of my midterms.
Emotion number 3. Determined
Once you finally figure out whom your taking it is time to figure out how you are going to ask them. It’s all about the determination to ask that special someone.This is where you have to build up enough confidence to actually put yourself out there.
Emotion number 4.Cleverness
The newest thing to hit campus is asking your formal date in a cute and creative way. Like it’s not hard enough to find a date that is cute, tall, and fun to be around, now we have to add the stress of coming up with a cute way of asking them. Honestly when did formal become so hard.
Emotion number 5. Relieved
Now it’s time for the big question. Whether it’s a causal text or a big to do, finally the time has come to get it over with. All the anxiety is rushing through your skin and coming out as the color red all over your face.You let it out and now its just time to wait for their answer.
Emotion number 6. Grateful
Thanking god they said yes! Now I need to just work on figuring out an outfit. … S*** this is never ending.
Emotion number 7. Tired
That was emotionally draining. I'm done using my emotions for a while.
Now its time to enjoy your formal. Don't stress to much and try to have a fun time with which ever date you choice. Happy formal season :)
