When joining my sorority, one of the perks was not leaving one high school tradition behind—dances. In my opinion, semi formals and formals are way better than homecoming and proms, but that's a different article. While in college, it is easy to get into a routine. Class schedules pretty much shape your life. And when including sororities/fraternities, volunteering, different clubs, or whatever takes up much of your time, it is always exciting to have something to look forward too. My semi formal was this past weekend, and it made me stop and think about how happy I am with the people I have chosen to surround myself with.

Everyone knows you have to pay to be in a sorority, whatever, it's life. I have heard the phrase and other sayings such as, "I don't need to pay for my friends," and whatever else. It's easy to get caught up in life and not sit back and enjoy it. I got to have a relaxed night for the first time in awhile, and I realized that I have the most amazing friends. These are people that I willingly hangout with, and I genuinely love their presence. How many people can say they have that? Besides a few exceptions, I met so many new girls through Zeta that I cannot imagine not ever laughing with them anymore. I would have never had a little if it wasn't for my sorority, and I didn't even really know what that was until college. I have a great support system, while I am at my home away from home. Yeah, I paid for my friends, but I know they're the best money can buy ;)