I remember my big/little reveal like it was yesterday. When I received my big sister in Sigma Alpha, it was the first real moment that I felt like I belonged in my sorority. I finally felt like I had a sister to turn to, one that was active and had been through the beginning process of joining before. My big and I are super close, and since both of us are on the executive board of my sorority, we talk and message all the time. Whether it’s skipping classes to go on a coffee run, staying late after chapter just to rant about life, or talking on the phone at any time of day, my big and I are really good friends. With my little finding out this week that I am her big sister, I hope that her and I can have the same relationship that I have with my big. This is a letter to my future little.
Dear Little,
I know you don’t know who I am yet, but when I found out that you were my little, I started screaming with joy and texted all of my friends that I am your big (ask all my roommates). I am so excited to spoil you with gifts, love, and encouragement. I hope you and I can have the same relationship that my big and I have; having a good friend like her is one of the things I love most about our sorority. We are so excited to welcome you into our Greek family because you are a perfect fit. You are determined, focused, and have the amazing leadership qualities that every sister in our family possesses.
I know the stresses of what the Membership Candidate process are from being in it last year, and I know you’re more than ready to become an active sister. Stick through it because it’s all worth it in the end. There are times you’re going to want to quit, back down, or give up, but my advice to you is to keep going -- don’t quit -- we all want you to succeed. You now have a big sister who is there for you through it all.
I’ve been looking forward to getting a little since I got my big last year. I have speculated who you might be -- what you are like, what you are interested in, and if we would be similar. I can say since the moment I found out you were my little I was overjoyed. Over the summer, I was planning crafts and pinning items like crazy on my Pinterest boards. I have had hundreds of gift ideas running through my head about what I wanted to give you on the night of reveal. I hope you enjoy my “somewhat” ability to craft (you know, being a sorority girl and all). I hope everyone gets jealous about how much I spoil you with gifts.
All in all, I hope you know that I am always going to be there for you. Whether you want to go out and eat your heart out in dessert after a long week, enjoy the nice weather on the trail, vent to one another about life, or just hang out, I will be there. I can’t wait until you know who I am; it’s been so hard keeping the secret (I’ve almost spilled the beans three times). I hope you’re just as excited for me to be your big as I am that you’re my little.
In sisterhood,
Ashley
