There comes a time in every sorority woman’s life when she decides that she wants to take the leap of faith and become a “Big.” She hopes that during her prior years at school she has learned enough to guide another woman into her sisterhood. If you are a rising sophomore, like me, you may be pondering this very same question: would I be a good Big?

You mull over the idea in your head and decide that a year full of studying, late night feta bread, and America mixers must have taught you something, so you trudge on through the path to “Bighood.”

You may be feeling great at this point in your journey, but it is right about now that it dawns on you…crafting.

If you are anything like me, then you may have dabbled in some crafting during your 19 years of life. You have created a killer science fair board, some sub-par dorm decorations, and even a nice coffee mug for your parents on Christmas, but still this seems like a daunting task.

So, like any rising potential “Big,” you start to look up some crafts for your potential little.

I type “little big” into the search bar. Instantly thousands of pins are bestowed in front of my eyes. I start to hyperventilate. Catchy sings, glitter, pearls, and Greek letters fill my screen. As I scroll down I am hit with the realization that my products will not reflect the items seen in front of me.

Yes, Pinterest has some spunky crafts. Yes, they somehow can make a mason jar look like couture. However, no matter how hard I try my crafts always seem to resemble a piece of kindergarten artwork rather than their original inspiration.

I start to reevaluate my self-worth and consume French fries quite rapidly.

I can’t make these. My little is going to hate me. I probably wont even get a little now. You might as well chop off my hands, as they are no good to me now.

Stop.

I sit back, consume some more fries and snap myself back into realty.

It really doesn’t matter.

Yes, it is fun to receive a great looking paddle, canvas, or flower headband; but that is not what matters.

I think that the idea of becoming a “Big” can be so clouded by thoughts of crafting or presents. That isn’t why your little is going to love you--although a Lily inspired cooler won't hurt.

Your little is going to love you because you’re awesome. You have navigated through a year of school, probably becoming even more witty and fun, and you’re you.

Think of all of the reasons that you love your Big or Twin; they probably don’t center on materialistic objects--thank goodness.

So, don’t worry if your crafts resemble an adolescent’s finger painting. Just sit back, read another Buzzfeed article, send your Big/Twin a text about how lucky you are to have them, and relax because everything is going to be fine.

Or at least I hope.