Spring Weekend!

The last full weekend of my sophomore year was definitely one of the best! I literally had something fun to do from Wednesday to Sunday. The weekend began on Wednesday when our seniors had frat crawl. Me and my littles had a ton of fun dressing Emma up as the Little Mermaid and going to the frats with her. 

Then, traditionally, the last weekend of the semester is called Mayfest. SU puts on a big party and people go crazy before finals start the next week. Somehow I got super lucky this semester and I don't have a lot of finals so I was definitely able to have a stress-free weekend this weekend. All in all, it was a ton of fun and I think I took more pictures this weekend alone than I have all semester haha

Friday was my first castle court experience... so wild! Mayfest used to be a huge street party near a lot of off-campus apartments, recently the school tried to make it safer by hosting it in Walnut Park, but clearly students still find a way to have fun:) Literally everyone was at this party it was so crazy. Me and Allie were rocking '60s inspired headbands.

The night ended with a Trey Songz and Ke$ha concert at the Carrier Dome. I am not the biggest fan but me and Mackenzie had the absolute best time dancing like lunatics alone on the dance floor.

 On Saturday my friends and I participated in a fraternity philanthropy before going to another round of day parties. American inspired apparel was definitely the theme for the day. We were definitely worn out by the end of the day...

 On Sunday we toned down the 5 day weekend by going for a hike as a house. This was the cool location where me and Carly hiked last semester. So beautiful! I loved doing a fun activity with my sisters that wasn't the usual mixer. And I got to spend time with one of my littles! So sad that I won't be seeing her next year :(

Relaxing Weekend

This weekend was packed with all of my favorite things!

On Thursday night me and Mackenzie went on a spur of the moment trip back to her house. We cooked real food, I got to snuggle with cats, watched Safe Haven, and painted nails. I also got my little(s!!!!) this weekend!!! I love them both and I absolutely CANNOT wait til they are allowed to know who I am. 

Me, Emma, Lo, and Mackenzie spent most of Friday buying out all of Micheal's, Target, and Five Below for basket supplies. I think Shambles is definitely going to keep up the tradition of going totally over the top when spoiling our littles. I am so excited to post pictures of the baskets when they are done!! Later we went to a circus themed party and met up with some of my best friends from Phi Sig that graduated last year, it was great to see them but I wish they could stay forever :( .

Getting a little crazy in the Target parking lot

Before the circus party!

Saturday, Emma and I camped out in the Watson Study Lounge and crafted the night away. Today I got up early to participate in a dodge ball tournament philanthropy event. And the best surprise of the day was when my friend Liana brought me my absolute favorite soup from my favorite deli in Wellesley! All in all the weekend was just what I needed... a little R&R in an actual home with an actual mom, a little taste of the real world with all the big/little shopping, and some quality time with my big before I become a big myself:)

Thanks for the soup Liana!

Phi Sig takes Sig Ep dodgeball!

Recruitment 8tracks!

Recruitment Kickoff from hannah.mcdonald on 8tracks Radio.

How to Stay Happy (and Healthy) During Spring Recruitment

Today is the first day of Spring Recruitment at Syracuse!!! I am writing this post a day early because for the next 72 hours I will be doing nothing but losing my voice trying to find the absolute most perfect group of girls for our new pledge class--I could not be more excited! However, I am still trying to figure out why PanHel even kids themselves in calling this "Spring" recruitment. The high temperature in Syracuse this week has barely risen past the one-digits. Between the cold temperature, lack of sleep and the sheer volume of people we will be coming in contact with, its important to have an emergency kit to stay happy and healthy during this busy time.

My recruitment essentials for sisters and PNMs:

 

1. EOS Lip Balm: I've never been one of those girls that absolutely needs to have at least one chapstick on them at all times but something about these little egg shaped ones are so addictive. I have the lemon one and it smells so much like lemon poppy seed muffins that it just makes me hungry every time I use it. Anyways, definitely a necessity with all the outdoor singing we will be doing this weekend.

 

2. Kashi TLC Trail Mix Bars: Snacks high in protein are perfect for these busy days where a full meal may not be an option.

3. Uggs or other comfy shoes: After a day of either racing from house to house (if you are a PNM) or of standing, singing, and jumping (if you are a sister), slipping into some warm and comfortable shoes is going to be a welcome reward.

4. Peppermint Patties: Since you can't really chew gum and talk at the same time, peppermint patties are my go-to treat for rush--delicious and breath-freshening!

5.  Bobble Water Bottle:  Just bought one of these at the bookstore. I already love the fact that I don't have to keep wasting my money on vending machine waters and hopefully it will make it so I won't have to refill the dreaded Brita every single day. 

6. Greek: Relax at the end of the day with a show that will make you remember what all this is about. 

7.  Airborne: I swear by this stuff. While it may taste gross, it really works. I promised myself I'd start each day with a tall glass of water and an Airborne to avoid getting sick these next two weekends, fingers crossed that it works!

8.Crabtree&Evelyn Antibacterial Moisturizing Hand Gel: This doesn't dry out your hands like regular Purell does, and it smells really good!

9. Tissues: For the tears of joy on bid day! (And for the cold weather...)