Hey, hi, hello, how are you all doing? Have you forgotten about me yet? I sure hope not! Because I sure as hell haven't forgotten about you. I'm here to say that I miss you all more than I would have ever imagined.
I'm having a bit of trouble right now, though. Waking up in the morning and not putting letters on is harder than you would expect! I didn't realize how often I wore my letters until I was unable to do so. And I'm upset I can't openly stalk you all on social media or even say hi in an extraordinary way on the breezeway, in the library or at the gym. Freshman are literally everywhere right now. It's crazy to think that this time last year I was at National Convention and now this year I'm two months deep into disaffiliation. I would have never pictured myself a year ago being in this position, but despite how much I miss my sisters I'm so glad I did it.
But don't worry, I'm having fun! I've met so many new people and though it's only been a little over two months, I've gained so much knowledge and appreciation for our Panhellenic community as a whole. However, I can't help but think back to the fun times before recruitment with you all, my sisters, and how our bonds got stronger every year as we prepare to welcome new women into our sisterhood.
Looking back, I'm still unsure as to why exactly I chose to take on this role as a Rho Gamma and why I was so eager to jump right in and enjoy this experience. I'm not sure I'll fully have that answer until the recruitment process actually begins and I am hopefully making a difference in the lives of my PNM's.
Until then, I want to say thank you.
Thank you for hiding all of the photos of me on social media. And for not getting mad at me when I texted you constantly to remove and delete them all. Thank you for signing the form I needed to apply for this position, madame president. Thank you for going out of your way to say hi to me when I see you on campus, even though I can't claim you and call you mine. Thank you for not posting "happy birthday" to me all over social media, two days after I officially disaffiliated. I probably cursed you all out in my head on May 3rd because I already felt unloved, but thank you for following the rules.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
I would have never been in this position had I not joined my amazing sisterhood three years ago. Although I'm upset that I'm not taking part in the planning process of recruitment (this is honestly my favorite time of the year, how crazy am I?), I know that it's in the hands of talented and motivating women and when I get back on August 30, things will be better than ever.
To the girls who are experiencing formal recruitment for the first time, listen to your older sisters! Make the most of your first formal recruitment. Go above and beyond. Recruit the best new member class we have ever seen! To my littles, mom is sorry about leaving you, but I'll be back sooner than you know! And to my amazing chapter, I cannot wait to see all that you've accomplished in my time away. Running home for the second time is going to be even better than the first, and I owe all that I am to you.
XOXO,
Your gone but never forgotten, Rho Gamma sister
