Little,
This past year with you has been such a great experience. I have learned so much from you, and I loved watching you grow into a confident sister who gives so much to our sorority. I know I haven't been around much recently, but I still love you with all my heart and hope the best for you. I'm so excited to become a G-Big, and even though I know you'll be an amazing Big, I have some advice for you as you bring in a new member to our branch:
1. Love whomever you get.
Sometimes, when you go through interviews, you will have your mind set on who you think is "the perfect Little". Then, the big day will come and you will get someone completely different. Don't get upset! Enjoy the reveal! Welcome her to the tree like you've always wanted her. Because guess what, it's not the end of the world. I'm telling you, you get matched with your little for a reason! Fate, Little, fate. You will grow to love her no matter what.
2. Don't go bankrupt.
Listen, from experience, I know that all you want to do is keep buying things for your little before you even know who she is. All the excitement makes you forget that you are still a college student with a minimum wage job and loans to still pay off. Don't break the bank on your little! Ask your big to help, and overall, she doesn't need 25 shirts and 40 canvases. Let's face it, she's probably not going to even have enough room for that much sorority stuff in her dorm room.
3. Love your little too much.
My biggest regret in my time as an active member of the sorority is not going out enough with you. Always invite your little out on the weekends, to mixers, sushi dates and even just offer her a ride to all sorority events. I promise you she is not going to find you creepy and obsessive, but she'll really appreciate how loved she is and welcomed into this new part of her life she just jumped in to.
4. Tough love is a must.
Even though you should support your little 100 percent, there are times when she starts to feel too comfortable and may be doing things the sorority isn't too proud of. Or, she could be just not showing up to events or putting things on social media that she shouldn't be. Remember, you are her mentor. You are the closest person to her in the sorority, and she will listen to you, I promise. You can love her, be her best friend and No. 1 fan, but remember, everyone needs some tough love every once in a while.
5. Don't forget about your big!
As you get your little, always remember that I'm here for you no matter what. Yes, you're old and taking on a lot of responsibility, taking a new member of our sorority into your own hands, but you're still my little. I may not be around that much, but I'm always just a phone call away. I love you little, and I'm so excited for you!
Love,
Your old Big
