For starters, Friday was my last date party in Kappa Kappa Gamma as an active member. Thankfully I am thinking of that now and I didn't think of it then because that would have been waterworks central. Our theme was "Can't Be Tamed" and Trent and I went as turtles - they cannot be tamed so don't judge. Also, being a turtle is so much harder than it looks. I now understand why they move so slowly. Anyway, the date party was such a blast and I am glad that we were able to end our date party career on a high note.
The next day was my induction into Alpha Sigma Nu, a Jesuit Honor Society and supposedly one of the highest distinctions I can get as an undergrad. It was fancy. I had to stand and get a certificate and listen to a bunch of speeches. Fancy cheese cubes were served afterwards and it was overall a great ceremony. My family and Trent came to support me which was very cool and made me feel so loved. Being invited to join Alpha Sigma Nu has been one of my goals since my freshman year when I heard about it and to have been given this experience is something that I will be forever grateful for.
Sunday and Monday I traveled to Chicago for an interview for my dream volunteer position. I hadn't flown in nearly two years (yes I still drive everywhere) so that was cool to kind of do everything on my own. I then navigated the el (L?) in Chicago on my own for the first time and while I literally got on and off and that was it, I thought I was pretty cool. Also, I really love public transportation. I sat for an hour on the train, listened to music, and just people watched the entire time. Everyone on the train has their own story and is going to their own destination and I just want to know more.
Overall my experience in Chicago was great. I loved being able to enter the current volunteer community for a short time and see the neighborhood where I will potentially be living. While I feel confident, I will not know if I have the job for about 2-4 weeks so I'll keep you posted.
Throughout this whirlwind of a weekend, I have been reminded of how immeasurably blessed I am to have so much support in my life. Massive thank yous to Jeff Peak, Carissa Hernandes, Love Wallace, Mr. Ault, and Sunni Renner for writing me countless letters of recommendation, to Trent for taking me to and from the air port and surprising me with a 5 pound bag of pretzels upon my return, and to my friends and family for always believing in me. Yes this is a sappy post, but I mean every last word. I wouldn't be where I am without you.
Life is good and I am happy :)
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