Summertime. Summertime means that women on both sides of recruitment are getting ready. On one side, girls are preparing to find their new home. On the other, they are looking for future sisters and, more specifically, future littles.

I met my big on the second day of recruitment. I made a gamble on the fourth day. Completely split between two houses, I bet on the one thing that stood out. I took a leap of faith and chose my future big. And that was that.

Looking to this next year, I know girls all across the country are getting ready and preparing to take on their second halves. Here are my fifteen promises to the 1 of my 2.

1. Give me a week, and you'll know the best places to eat around town.

2. You better believe I will be the first like on your social media posts.

3. I'll be there with tissues and soup when you're sick.

4. I'll be obsessed with you, Little, and everything you do.

If you get embarrassed by loud cheering, yelling, overwhelming support, maybe don't invite me to your events.

5. I promise to help you fall in love with greek life.

6. You'll get so tired of me.

No, seriously, little, you'll just want me to leave you alone in the end. I'm going to be so obsessed.

7. I'll try my best to give you good advice.

8. You'll never not have a date for gelato.

Please like gelato, please.

9. I'll guide you through the craziness of sorority life.

Trust me, it gets insane. I'll help you see how much it's worth it.

10. I promise college gets easier.

11. I promise to love you, to support you, and to help you grow.

12. I'll be your mom away from home.

13. I'll throw a fit when you go home for the weekend.

14. You're going to be so spoiled when Big Little finally comes.

I'm not that crafty, but I will definitely try---and I hope you like candy and treats!

15. Most importantly, I'll be your best friend.