Spring Semester

This spring semester was pretty amazing. I had a great internship, fun and interesting classes as well as lots of time to spend with my sisters and friends. Living with one of my best friends has been amazing, and I even got to see MB every month.

 Sisters are forever

This semester I learned about patience. And trust me that has not been an easy lesson for me. See I tend to want to open my own doors, at my pace. However fate and God tend to have a different plan. I've realized I have to work hard towards my goals, but everything will fall into place how it's supposed to. It's a really fine balance, but it's one that I'm learning to live with happily.

This guy is one of my biggest blessings in life

I'm really excited, anxious, and a little apprehensive about the rest of 2015. There will be some big changes and milestones, but I'm ready for them!

My sorority little line is growing! 

How was your semester? What lesson did you learn from this past semester, or this spring?



xoxo

Happy Memorial Day to all of those who died defending our freedom. Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten. May God bless and keep you family. 

Meanwhile

Happy Monday everyone!

Dress: Rent The Runway// Heels: Kohls// Necklace: the Limited (old)

You might be missing some posts from me this week! Last week started with a tickle in my throat, and now I found out I have bronchitis. Not just any bronchitis, a strain that is supposed to last three weeks. This past weekend was my sorority formal and senior tea. The first half of this week will be spent in a crisis simulation for my capstone course, and the second half will be spent on my internship portfolio and final project papers!

Due to the fact that I sound like I'm coughing up my right lung every three minutes, I'm not sure how much blogging will get done because rest and school work are my top priorities this week!

How was your weekend? Do you have finals this week or school still? I have 2 weeks of classes left before finals!


xoxo

Everyday Pearls: April So Far

April has been absolutely crazy. First there was Easter, then a weekend in Des Moines for a Public Relations Student Society of American Regional Conference, and this past weekend was spent with my sisters, other members of Greek life and my second family. Here are some of my favorite pics from the past three weeks!

Easter service with the LJs. 

My siblings can be pretty great. 

We got to hear from somebody from Disney! 

Here is the panel from Wells Fargo, they may or may not have been added to my list of dream companies. 

Tulips in Des Moines!

My fav PR girls!

This guy was hilarious. He works for HBO and had GREAT insights!

Friday night we had a Greek outing to the Timber Rattlers game, which is the team for the Milwaukee Brewers!

Lots of new greek friends

Awkward throw what you know. 

CW! She's the cutest (and like half a foot shorter than me as well)

It was a beautiful night! These converse are on repeat this spring. One of my best purchases so far!

These two are so fun! 

Making balloons at Walk for MS! It's one of my favorite events to volunteer at and my best friend JP is on the planning committee. 

Love this girl JP! She's one of the hardest working people I know, and always gives her entire heart. 

This next weekend I have formal and senior tea! I can't wait! How has your April been? I only have 3 weeks of school left.  Cue the panic. 

xoxo

Senior Year Bucket List

I think I might finally be able to admit I'm a senior. As I start the second half of my spring semester I'm starting to realize all of the lasts that are about to happen. I just had my last spring break as a student, I'll be volunteering at some of my favorite events for the last time, and I will be attending the last of my favorite sorority traditions.

In order to combat some of my nostalgia, I have put together a senior bucket list!

My campus is breath-taking. 

• Attend my last spring formal 
• Take a picture with my entire sorority family 
• Take pictures with my pledge class 
• Participate in an inter-mural sport 
• Take a walk through the arboretum in fall. 
• Find the perfect dress for senior tea
• Attend Fall Ball with MB (For the 1st and only time) 
• Go out with KG & JP (once I'm 21) 
• Celebrate one of my little's 21st birthdays!
• Attend at least one women's and one men's basketball game
• Participate in one last induction ceremony
• Complete two more internships 
• Pull an actual all nighter 
• Take a road trip to someplace outside of WI
• Celebrate my 21st birthday in style 
• Visit MB in Des Moines one last weekend (where we don't have things planned separately) 
• Attend a Packer Game 
• Attend a Green Bay Gamblers Game (hockey) 
• Have my siblings stay over one night to "bond" before I move out completely 
• Visit SB in Colorado 
• Visit AD in Chicago
• Attend the PRSSA National Conference 
• Spend an entire evening out with JP going to Starbucks, Target & Noodles
• Go to Bay Beach (local amusement park) 
• Half-Off Apps with some of my favorite Greeks 
• Volunteer at Walk A Mile 
• Participate in the Color Run

What's on your bucket list? How are you dealing with all of the emotions that come with being a senior?

xoxo

Everyday Pearls March 22nd!

There is no such thing as easing back into spring break! This past week was so much fun though, and it's nice to get back into my routine. Since being back I've put extra emphasis on my health. Working out regularly and eating healthy are huge. I'm also managing my time better in order to sleep more.

Here's what I've been up!

We went to a trampoline park to bond with our pledges this semester. You could say I had fun. 

My Little #2 EK! Love this girl, she's so sassy and driven! 

Selfie Central on my way to see Scotty McCreary

My grand little! Love her!

Badgers in the Final Four! 

Waiting for Scotty (we just HAD to get there early)

This woman is really my everything. My best friend, roommate and favorite date!

#TSM Very white girl with our letters, starbucks and (not pictures) leggings. 

My two littles, we volunteered together at the Great Bunny Train Sunday morning!

Cutest bunny ever. With one of the cutest littles ever. 

Have you ever seen the show Greek? We do it for the children. (Please tell me someone got that reference!) 

How to Handle Having a Younger Sister & a Sorority Little

I'm the first one in my family to go greek, and it definitely hasn't been that easy. Especially trying to explain my sorority little to my younger sister. We have a rocky relationship, which is to be expected due to our age and personality differences. Here are my best tips on how to deal make the most of both relationships.

Make time for each sister// Make a point of spending time with each sorority family member. Get pedicures, go shopping, see a movie or even just watch Netflix together. Make time for your littles and daughter, making sure to have traditions so that you can bond as well! It's all about making each person feel important and letting them know how much you care!

Take time to explain the differences// Explain to your younger sister the differences between your sorority family and your real one. It may take a couple of times to completely explain the roles especially if greek life is new for your family.

Highlight the positives of each relationship// With your younger sister you have years of family memories, and an understanding of familial relationships. You have someone who you spend holidays with and familial traditions. With your sorority family you have precious college memories, similar values and a peer who understands what you are experiencing. You have someone who understands how truly special your sorority is, and can share in your frustrations, accomplishments and events!


It can be a little bit tricky, but with a little bit of effort you will hopefully have even better relationships with everyone involved!

xoxo

Black All Over

As a sorority woman, I own a lot of black because of ritual and other events. Other than the fact that black is fabulous, it's also really easy to coordinate for date night. MB doesn't like "clashing" with me, so whenever we have to go out, I try and wear black so it's easier for him to find a dress shirt to match me.


This dress is perfect for ritual, or a night out with my man!

Dress: the Limited// Earrings: the Limited// Bracelet: Target// Heels: Nordstrom 

I keep the jewelry really simple, just some drop earrings and a chain link bracelet from Target. I love the detailing on this dress, especially because I don't need a necklace. I think the next time I wear this I will pull my hair half-back, to highlight my earrings more! Unfortunately all of these pieces are older, but I wanted to highlight a favorite outfit of mine, and to show you some cheaper places to find great pieces! 

Are you in a sorority? How much black do you need?

xoxo

PS I know I'm not in any of these pics, but with my schedule and my photographer's it's been impossible to find a time where there is good light to take pictures!

2015 Goals: Volunteering

This is the first one of my goals posts for 2015! I wanted to start with my volunteering goal of 100 hours because it's probably my loftiest goal. Here are some of the places I will be looking to volunteer!

Greek Life// This may not seem like a common place, but there are more than just social fraternities. There are also charitable fraternities whose main goal is volunteering. I plan on volunteering as much as I can with my sisters in order to help reach my goal!

Habitat for Humanity// This is a great resource if you like to travel and volunteer. A lot of campuses have their own clubs that fundraise to go to different parts of the country and even the world to build houses. A lot of clubs also help build in their own towns and states.

Performing Arts Centers// This may be surprising, but theaters are great places to volunteer. You might be able to watch shows for free, but most importantly you help keep costs low so everyone can enjoy the arts.

Local Soup Kitchen// This is pretty self explanatory, but it's a great way to give back! They normally have a regular hours, so it's an easy way to give back weekly.

Shelters// This could be a battered women shelter or an animal shelter. Sometimes you need special training, but it's a great way to give back.

Church// If you go to church, see if you can't volunteer in the office or with the youth group. It can be really rewarding!

"We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone"

-Ronal Reagan 

Where do you volunteer? What's your favorite part about volunteering?

Why Join a Sorority?

Sorority recruitment is happening right now at all of the large universities, however I'm here to persuade you to rush at your smaller liberal arts school.

1. Confidence: You will gain confidence by rushing, and when/if you get a bid the confidence that a group of talented young ladies chose you to be one of their sisters. You will also gain confidence as your sisters figure out your talents and become your advocate. They will also be there to tell you that you're worthy enough for the internship, and that the dress you bought for formal would rock any man's world. Your sisters will give you confidence and you'll return it.

2. Philanthropy: As a sister you will help raise money for worthy causes, and volunteer with you sisters. Greeks give the most money and time to worthy organizations. This is one of the best ways to get involved in your community.

3. Skills: A sorority is run almost like a small corporation, and you will gain plenty of new skills as your help your chapter prepare for recruitment, philanthropy events and social events. You can also build your portfolio by helping your chapter with tasks that are similar to your future career.

4. Leadership: This one is a common reasons, but many women find that their sisters nominate them for positions that they didn't think they could do. However their sisters know better and they gain confidence in their leadership abilities.

5. Life-long friendships: You will probably not talk to all of your sisters for the rest of your life, but you will find a few or more sisters who will become life-long friends. They will be your bridesmaids, your children's godmothers and the friends you can pick up where ever you left off.

6. Experience: Your sisters will come from different backgrounds, and push you out of your comfort zone. They will teach you about diversity and trying new things. They will be there after your first over-indulgence and when the love interest in your life just isn't getting anything right.

Are you planning on going through sorority recruitment? What sorority are you apart of?

xoxo

Formal Recap

The last sorority event for the next six months was the first weekend in May!
I went to formal with three of my closest friends: AD, BG and my sister JP.

Be prepared for a picture overload!

My little TD!

AD & I are not amused 

Some of my sisters!

NR, one of my pledge sisters!

JP & I, I was really tall because of my wedges! 

Great picture of the four of us!

 Outside of Lambeau 

Lambeau Field!

The boys are NOT amused 

TD & BR, one of my pledge sisters!

I had a wonderful time! I was up later than normal, and spent a stress free evening with some of my favorite people! 

I wore this dress from Rent the Runway! I wore these costume earrings that I got my sophomore year of high school, so I really couldn't tell you where I got them!  Here are some similar ones. My wedges are also old, but here are a pair I would buy now!

Since this is my last week here at Green Bay until January everything is really bitter sweet. I know I'll be coming back but I've never left a place for this long. I've made such a niche for myself that it's harder than normal for me to take this leap. But I know I won't be ever completely ready for Spain, but I am a lot more prepared than I was a month ago.


xoxo