You absolutely had me fooled, at first. Your clues were extremely confusing, and I had no idea who my Big Sister could be. I was so happy that I had found my home in Zeta Tau Alpha, but the mystery of the identity of my Big was actually driving me insane. When I found out that a Big is a girl who looks out for you, laughs with you, and truly gets to know you, I knew that I had to preference you as my Big. I knew that when I first met you on our lacrosse team that I had found a friend for life. We have the same goofy sense of humor, the same down-to-earth personality, and are both in love with being a Zeta.

Therefore, I knew it was meant to be. But when your first two clues described the complete opposite of you, I have to admit, I was a little bummed. I love all of the girls in our sorority, but I always wanted you to be my Big. When I opened my third clue, I laughed until I cried. Instead of “Love, Your Big” at the end of the clue, “Love, Zoe” was scribbled in your adorably messy handwriting. You actually forgot to be anonymous right in the middle of clue week. I realized from that moment you were trying to confuse me with your clues because I already knew everything about you! I also knew from that moment that you were going to be the best Big Sister in the whole world.

On Big-Little Reveal day, turning around to see you was such a blessing. I gained an entire family of sweet sisters, and I could not be happier to become the newest member of the Shambles Family. I’ve only been your Little for a week, but I feel like you’re already the blood sister I never had. I love our breakfast and lunch dates, your endless encouragement, and the 100+ t-shirts you’ve passed down to me.

Zoe, you have so much compassion and love in your heart. You don’t have a mean bone in your body. You are one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, and it’s impossible not to smile around you. Thank you for being one of the first people to make me fall in love with Zeta Tau Alpha. Because of you, I truly feel at home. Thanks for pushing me during lacrosse practices, for pushing me to be a better person, and for actually reading these articles every week. You’re actually my biggest cheerleader, and I am so thankful for you.

To the best Big in the whole world: I am going to try to be the best Little I can be. Thank you for being you. You may be number 99 on the field, but you are definitely number 1 in my heart.

Love,

Your Little