Dear Big,
Everyone tells you that Bid Day is the best day of being a part of joining a sorority. You get 100+ new sisters, and you are welcomed home to the best sorority in the entire world. Yes, I was extremely excited and thankful to be welcomed into my new home in Phi Mu, but getting you as my Big was even more rewarding than receiving my bid.
A Big is someone who shows you the ins and outs of your sorority—the person who takes care of you when you're sick, sad, or injured. A Big is also someone that is a protector and guide for their little throughout college. A Big makes sure that you make it home safely after a night of partying, studying until 2 a.m. in the library, or in my case, the one that rides with me to pick our friends up from a party. A Big is someone that is your number one best friend on Snapchat and the reason you go to bed super late. I never really understood what it was like to have a big sister and the importance of having a Big until I got one. Now that I have you, this is what I want you to know...
All during and leading up to Big-Little week, I had no earthly idea who my Big would be. Most of the other girls in our sorority knew who they were going to get, and me unknowing of who it would be was frightening. On our Big-Little reveal day, I ran to you with arms wide open, even though we barely knew each other. But Big, I'm very thankful for you because even though you barely knew who I was, you still loved me unconditionally. You took me and my wonderful twin under your wing, and I'm so appreciative for that. I knew, even as a non-Greek member, that taking twins is not always easy, but you made it so worth the wait. Thank you for spoiling me during Big-Little week with all of the wonderful gifts that you gave me. Not knowing that you would be my Big for an entire week literally killed me inside.
Even though we have only been Big and Little for a short amount of time, my love for you is unconditional! I'm so grateful to have such a positive and inspiring Big to look up to. Thank you for being my go-to person. I know that you will always be here for me through thick and thin, and I cannot thank you enough for that. Having you as my Big is more rewarding than making an A on a test or than winning an award. I know that without your constant support that I would not be able to accomplish these things. Thank you for always texting me inspirational and motivational things to cheer me up when I feel down. Thank you for sending me silly snapchats: now I don't feel so embarrassed knowing that I have someone out there that sends just as embarrassing snapchats as me!
Big, thank you for always being here for me. On days that I feel upset or overwhelmed with anxiety, you have never failed to come to my dorm and sit with me as I sulk and whine about things that don't make sense. I am so grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for giving up so much to take me into your family. I cannot wait to make so many memories with you, my twin, and the rest of our insanely large family. Thank you for letting me be your partner in crime at every social and event we go to and thank you for going on long road trips with me just because I needed to get away. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you.
I promise to be the best Little I can be. I promise to eat only the pizza crust with you, jam out in your car with you (even if we both sound like dying walruses), or even send you motivational messages to inspire you like you inspire me. I promise to love you unconditionally and support you through every journey you go through. Thank you for taking me under your wing even though we didn't really know one another at first. But now, you're my Big and I can't wait to return the favor and spoil you like you did for me. I can't wait to see how our Big/Little relationship flourishes! Even though we didn't really know each other in the beginning, you have made such a {big} impact on my life & I've realized that you are all I have ever wanted in a Big. I know that I will love you forever.
Love,
Your Little (aka "lil bit chicken strip")
