*Yes, the title of this blog comes from a High School Musical Song. (: I thought it was appropriate.
I have many different reasons, but the major ones are that it will be a good way to minister to people that are usually forgotten, and it will kinda give me something that is my own. As much as I'm looking forward to living with 6 girls next year, I am slightly worried about us getting sick of each other. Since we are all involved in the same things, I figure this will be a good way for me too have an outlet. I know myself, and sometimes I get annoyed with people just because I'm constantly around them. And many times that annoyance leads to a snide or just mean remark that I wouldn't usually say. So, by joining a sorority I will be able to have other friends and activities to do I wouldn't have else wise. That being said, I don't want you all to think I don't want my future housemates to rush. If they want to, by all means I'm completely a-okay with that! There are just so many different opportunities available to college students, and I'm afraid if I don't that advantage now I will regret it later. I am glad that I waited to rush though. If I would have rushed last fall I probably would have been overwhelmed with all the changes, and of course there's a really good chance I wouldn't have met you awesome Cru people. So, thoughts? Do you think I'm crazy, or I should. While it may not change my mind, I will listen and consider what you have to say. :)
Now, here's one thing I have to ask from you all - if, at any time I start bailing on Cru events for no reason at all or engage in activities I shouldn't as a Christian, please let me know. While I want to be involved in whatever sorority I (may) decide to join, Cru will always be my priority... I just want you, and myself, to always remember that.
On a completely different note. I've still yet to find a job. Which is a major bummer. I was hoping to have had one for the past month, but there just isn't anything available in Georgetown. So I've now started apply in Lexington, and hoping I can find one for the month of July at least.
Also, Netflix.com is going to ruin my life. I've been watching too many tv shows and movies on there. At least it is something to do while I have no job, and subsequently no life. I just have to forget about all the different possibilities available to me once school starts, I could end up being in some major trouble academically. (:
Wow. So first off, I think that's awesome that you feel called to rush. I have several friends, all of whom you know, who have rushed and they all have found it to be an amazing experience and ministry field. I was going to mention also about making sure that you don't start setting up idols in your life as a result of it, but you seem to have thought along those lines already! Kudos! I would just add to that then that it would be good to find accountability partners if you don't already have them. Also, I encourage you to get involved in the greek bible study group! It's a great way to reach out to a lot of the (in your case) sorority girls who say "Christian" with their words but do not live the Christian life (and not just that group!)
ReplyDeleteCheck with Rachel Gearon (soon to be Grieshaber) for more details on the bible study!