That's what really hit me last week during International Convention. Alpha Gam provides opportunity to really get to know women of all ages, and you already have something in common to start you off. Not many girls I know are friends with women 10, 30, or even 50 years older than they are. And I, and every other Alpha Gamma Delta, have the chance to make those friendships. Some of the most meaningful relationships I have had in my life have been with non-family members who have significantly more life experience than I, and I don't think enough people have friendships like that. At International Convention, I ate dinner with the International Council, sang songs with women from all over the world, and even got to share my experiences with a few collegians. It was so neat to get to know them and their stories. The overwhelming sense of acceptance and sisterhood felt just like the very first time I attended an Alpha Gamma Delta event as a college freshman. I made some really great connections over the course of the week, including getting reacquainted with a few women from my own area. While I love my cosplay friends, sorority sisters are totally different, and it will be great to have women like that in my life again.
The whole point of going in the first place was that I got to sing! Aside from a few mishaps, everything went pretty smoothly. Supposedly someone filmed my songs during Feast of Roses, and I'll post the video as soon as I've got it! Getting to perform for 600 of my sisters really reminded me of how much I love to sing, and how decent I actually am at it! I had forgotten how good singing can make me feel about myself, and I never want to forget that again. Bringing half of International Council to tears just with a song was a really powerful moment. So if you know of any classical or musical theatre gigs in Nashville, send them my way!
I want to say thank you again to the ladies of Alpha Gamma Delta, and especially to the International Council, for welcoming me as the weekend's soloist. It was an amazing experience to participate in Convention at all, let alone the excitement of the Ritual. If you are inclined to ask me back in 2014, I would be honored to say yes.
This article provides some great insight into geeky friend groups! It's a really interesting read and you'll probably see yourself in it at least once! I sure did...
http://www.plausiblydeniable.com/opinion/gsf.html
I love that someone has actually pointed all of these out. They are only subtly different from each other, but quite detrimental to both the 'carrier' and their friends in varying ways. I've experienced all of them at some point, whether in myself or someone I know. Read up!
Wow, a toughie! Not to mention personal. I have many friends, and several I suppose I would consider 'best' friends. I don't think I could name just one, because all are there for me in different parts of my life. If a best friend is the person you spend the most time with, I'd say Melissa or Ericka. If it's the person who's been there the most for you emotionally, I'd say Krystal or Alex. If it's the person you can be away from for years and feel like you never parted from when you finally do see each other, that's definitely Brianna, Carter, Kat, and Jess. But I think all of these things are important when choosing a best friend. Do you choose a best friend? I don't know. But I sure will have a lot of bridesmaids.
