Have you ever tried something new, for example an activity, and think that it will be absolutely perfect for you, but soon find out that maybe it is not meant to be, at least at the moment?
Well that exact thing happened to me this week. As most of you know based on my previous blog, I recently moved to college, and just as alot of girls do, I wanted to go through recruitment to join a sorority. Now, I didn't want to go through recruitment just for the dressing up every night and events to follow. I wanted to go through recruitment, because I wanted to find 'sisters' and establish that connection that so many girls do.
Before recruitment, I had already met so many wonderful girls and I had a specific connection with girls that I did not know was possible, for having known them for such little time. I knew that this specific sorority was suppose to be my home away from home.
Long story short, I quickly found out that this was not what was right for me. I went through Bid Day and it was one of the absolute BEST! However, for the days to follow, I did not get doubts about my sorority or question my choice of sorority, but instead I got doubts of if I was doing the right thing as being the owner of BEYOND and expanding my baking business. I questioned and prayed for days on whether I would be able to accomplish my personal goals and achievements, with this new amazing sorority. In the end, I had to make a very hard decision to drop this sorority, but solely for the purpose of desiring to reach my goals and devote my time to what I am most passionate about.
The point of this blog, however, is not to talk of how I dropped, but rather to encourage you to try new things.
If I would have never gone through recruitment, I would have never met so many amazing girls or seen just how true the term "sisterhood" really is. These girls are there for each other and this sorority brings joy to all who even come in contact with it. Zeta Tau Alpha at Georgia Southwestern State University is a blessing to me. I may not necessarily be apart of everything, but I now have people who I can call more than just my friends and none of that would have been possible without stepping out to try a new journey.
It is OKAY to try something and discover it is not for you. Live #BeyondtheFEAR of not liking something or being to scared to try it, because in the end, it might bring more positive changes in your life than ever before. Challenge yourself to try something new today!!!
I would love if everyone would also support the amazing cause that Zeta supports (Breast Cancer Awareness) and show some love to this amazing sorority (I will link them below)! Also, one of the amazing girls I met is launching her new clothing line (NotYourMothersDenim), where she takes denim clothes and remakes them into new styles! She has high hopes of starting a website and opening a store, so please show your support! (I will link this as well below!
P.S. in case you haven't heard... a NEW Beyond collection is launching soon and know you will FALL in love with it;)
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XOXO,
Carley
