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The Sorority Stereotype And Why It Needs To End
We’ve been labeled pretty much everything under the sun based on the fun fact that we were in a sorority in university. The labels existed back then, and have persisted since, with the very mention that we were proud members of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority in university met with eye rolls and comments like, “obviously you were,” or “how shocking.” Rude, right? The thing is, joining a sorority is one of the best decisions I could have possibly made in my life. It resulted in my first taste of philanthropy, an infectious sense of confidence thanks to my driven sisters, unmatched teambuilding experiences, and a large network of supportive girlfriends…
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Birthday Girl’s Royal Treatment
I’ve always found that birthdays are overrated. We spend all this time planning how we want to celebrate, and then most of the time our plans don’t live up to our jacked up expectations. Not to mention, the phone doesn’t stop ringing, and the messages just keep building up on your wall and inbox, from all the family, friends, frenemies, acquaintances, exes, and social media strangers, all eager to remind you that you’re no longer a spring chicken. Well this year was no different. My birthday fell on a thursday, and I was anticipating being depressed all day while my hubby was at work, and another regular day just passed…