A Weekend Away From It All!

This past weekend was a much needed weekend away from everything! I went on a retreat with my other sisters in DPhiE at Frost Valley in Claryville, NY. Many people were not fond of the living conditions because they were not used to living in a cabin and being out in nature and there was no cell phone service but I thoroughly enjoyed being there. I'm probably the only person, but I really enjoyed not have the cell phone with me the whole weekend because it allowed me to get away from all the stresses back home and worrying about everything else that was going on. This way, I was able to enjoy myself and the activities planned for us. The first night we were there, we took a hike to the waterfall. With my foot not being in the best condition that it could be, the hike was a little much but it was worth it! the water fall was beautiful! The following day was even better. In the morning, we were all split into groups and did smaller group activities. After lunch, we played a game and following that we climbed trees and basically jumped out of them. The first one was called the leap of faith, which is when you basically climb to the top of a tree, then jump out of the tree and try to hit a ball that is hanging in the middle. The next one was where you climbed up a tree and then had to walk across a beam toward another tree. Finally, my favorite of them all was the zip line. Again, you had to climb to the top of the tree and then you went flying down the zipline. I think everyone would agree with me when I say that climbing the tree was the scariest part! Later at night, we played a few games in the cabin all together. I can honestly say, I have not laughed that hard in a long time. On the last day, we did a big group activity which really taught me a lot. This trip taught me a lot about my sisters. I got to bond with people I barely even knew. Most importantly though, I learned a lot about myself. I need to take time every now and then for myself to get away from the things that are bothering me. I had an amazing weekend with amazing people! I wish I could go back!

Yours Truly,

Missy

Exciting Weekend!

I honestly had an amazing weekend! I had off all of Friday. It was the first day I've had off to do absolutely nothing. I really needed it! Then on Saturday, it was initiation for DPhiE! I absolutely love being part of a sorority! I have already become so close with so many of the girls and I love them all! I am so honored to be wearing my letters today. Then on Sunday, I did my first event as a sister of DPhiE. I went to an MS Walk with a group of girls from the sorority to support one of our sister's mothers who has MS. It was a two mile walk and even though I messed up my foot the day before and I was in a significant amount of pain, the walk was well worth it and it was for a good cause! We all walked together, with our sister's mom, and it was a great day for each and every one of us. I am also looking forward to next weekend because it is going to just as fun and exciting, if not more! We have retreat for the sorority! I get to spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with my sisters and I could not be more excited to do this! I'm so glad Danielle got me to join DPhiE, because it has had such a positive impact on my life already and I can't wait for it to continue to!

Here is a picture from the MS walk on Sunday!

Yours Truly,

Missy

Busy, busy, busy!

          Everyone's been talking about it... we've all been so busy! We just got back from Easter break and I didn't even have a chance to relax! I've had so much homework, stuff going on at home, projects to work on, and  tests and quizzes to study for, that I haven't had a chance to do much more of anything. I make cheerleading bows and over the break I had to come up with five or six different bows and mail them to a team in Texas to pick from! It's my first "official" order and I am so excited! I enjoy doing anything that has to do with arts, crafts, and creativity! Now that break is over and I'm back to classes, I'm still busy, especially this week! It's that time of year, which most people dread... registration time! I met with my math advisor today and we figured out what classes I have to take during every semester for the remainder of the time I'll be at this school! On Thursday I will meet with my education advisor to figure those classes out!
          Some good news is that I have initiation for my sorority on Saturday! I am so excited to be becoming part of a sisterhood! I am already so close to many of them and I can't wait to be an "official" part of the sorority!
          All in all, these past few weeks I have learned that I have to do what makes me happy and what will be best for me! I always put everyone before myself, and although that can be a good thing at times, it is bad when I completely neglect my own needs! I'm glad I'm finally realizing this!

Enjoy your day!

Yours Truly,
Missy