Tom's Walk

Today I participated in Tom's Walk at UCLA- with the Hanson boy band group it no less. We walked a mile together- barefoot- to raise money and awareness for AIDS in Africa. Hanson donated a dollar for every person that showed up- which was hopefully over $200. They do these walks all throughout the country and the cumulatively, we've already walked a lab around the globe! The walk goes along with Tom's Shoes. Their company donates a pair of shoes for a child in Africa each time you buy one of their shoes. I am definitely asking for a pair for Christmas! The website to order these amazing shoes is: http://www.tomsshoes.com/default.asp. I highly recommend that you buy a pair and spread the message! Children in Africa have to walk barefoot which leaves them susceptible to multiple parasites, diseases, and cuts. It's amazing how just buying a pair of shoes can save a child's life- it doesn't get any easier. I had a great time walking with my Chi O friends Brigitte and Shannon and I'm so glad that we were able to be part of such an amazing cause. And it was fun hearing Hanson sing a little- too bad they didn't do their one hit wonder Oom Bop!

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All Star Raid

On Tuesday Evan visited me for our last minute date raid! I'm not even sure what venue we went to but Evan and I had fun dancing and spending time together. Also- it was fun getting dressed up for the sports theme. I didn't have anything to wear but of course Evan had a lot for me to wear! It was a great night and I look forward to many more fun events! Hope you enjoy the pictures. The girl is my friend Julie who is our philanthropy chair and of course the rest are of Evan and me.

Out of Darkness Walk

A couple weeks ago I volunteered with some of my Chi O sisters in Santa Monica for the Out of Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk. It was a very touching experience and I was shocked by how many people had been affected by suicide. I am thankful that I have not had any family members or close friends that have done this- I can't imagine how devastating it would be. I said a special prayer for those that I have known and I made sure to sign Judy's Law which will punish online predators that have encouraged people to commit suicide. This was an amazing walk and I'm so glad that I was able to help.

Date Party

Evan has been so supportive throughout this entire college process. He was very anxious to find out more about Chi Omega so it was great that we had a Date Party. We went to Cheesecake Factory with some of the other girls and their dates and Evan and I loved sharing a slice of cheesecake together. We then ventured on to the Organico Panificio to dance the night away! We had a lot of fun together and it was just great getting to spend some time with Evan. What a fabulous weekend!

My Big Sis!

Last week was our Big Sis Reveal! I was hoping that it would be my friend, Kelly, who is a fellow psychology major, Christian, and pink lover! We have so much in common and I was really hoping that we would get matched up. Throughout the week our Big left a gift for us everyday based on Chi-O (Monday is C for cookies, candies, and crackers; Tuesday is H for a hereditary gift, Wednesday is I for insignia; and Thursday is O for owl- the Chi Omega mascot). I got so many sweet, cute, and special gifts throughout the week along with so many nice notes and clues. On Thursday it was finally time to see who our Big Sis was and we had to pop a balloon with their name inside. Unfortunately- when my balloon popped- the name flew out and I couldn't find it! I looked over to Kelly though and I could tell that she was my Big Sis! We were both so excited and we decorated cooking together- turns out Kelly is obsessed with sprinkles! Since then we have had so much fun hanging out and she takes such good care of me. Yay!

Chi Omega Presents

On Sunday we celebrated our Chi Omega presents. It was such a beautiful day and we began by gathering in front of Royce Hall for a massive photo shoot! All the new pledges wore white and the initiated members wore black. We took hundreds of pictures and we had so much fun posing together! I'm getting to be great friends with the girls and I'm really enjoying being apart of the sisterhood. Everyone is so kind and it's so nice being included in such a supportive, loving, and fun group of girls.
We then went back to the house to do our official presents where we were presented and my big sis, Kelly, read a message from my parents to me. Also- Kelly made the most beautiful flower arrangement for me- so sweet! It was such a great day and weekend for that matter- I feel blessed to have such loving people in my life!

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Dad's Day!

On Saturday I took my parents back to UCLA to experience some UCLA football- which is an experience you can't miss out on if you're a true Bruin. Chi Omega was hosting Dad's Day (which really included all family members) and we began the day by giving house tours. My parents got to see our lovely Chi O house and they were really impressed. If only the house always looked so clean!
We then ventured on to the Rose Bowl and went to our Chi O tailgate which was delicious and fun! Unfortunately, the weather was not so fun. It was over 100 degrees and we were all dying in the stands. I think there were over 80,000 people there- it was a packed house! It didn't help that we lost to Cal either...26 to 45 I believe. Oh well- I'm not a huge football fanatic. It was great for my parents to see the Rosebowl but we were definitely ready to go by halftime. We went to a much better location-the Cheesecake Factory! This past weekend I was a cheesecake fanatic...pumpkin cheesecake Friday, Snickers cheesecake Saturday, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Swirl cheesecake Sunday- I can't believe myself!

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