One Hundred Days

Today I was informed that one hundred (100) days from now we will all be together at District Convention at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. This is an exciting, scary, and AMAZING realization. I know what you are thinking, "Allison is going to give us a pep talk about traveling and meeting people and attending Convention because it is an eye-opening experience that makes you appreciate the Sisterhood in a new light and can possibly change your life as her Northeast Notes article. So typical." Well, even though I do believe all of those things that is not what I want to write about. I want to share with you all the importance of being present for all the little moments and enjoying your experience in Tau Beta Sigma.

Recently I was asked what I appreciate most about my participation in TBS. Although I could go on endlessly about memories from degree, marching band performances, and traveling to Meetings and Conventions the ones I am most fond of are those that are unplanned and not necessarily "special." These moments could easily go unnoticed when you look at a span of four years, but they are the ones where the Sisterhood, to me, shines the most. For example, accidentally sewing together two different pairs of pants when hemming uniforms, staying up all night making pillows for little Sisters, losing a gas cap of a car on a drive to JMU, going to an apartment because you know someone had a tough day and needs a shoulder to lean on and a person to dance with to feel better, getting overly excited about chocolate, signing and cheering together to close a meeting, and being there for one another through everything.

 There are an endless number of these little moments that contribute to our experience. Take advantage of them. Make it a point to reach out to one another when you or they are having a hard time - your Sisters will be there for you. Make it a point to laugh hard and often. sing, eat, dance, and cry. Make memories that last a lifetime. When it comes time for you to look back on your time as an Active, all of those little moments, the ones that could easily be missed will bring a smile to your face.

I hope that you each in your culminating moment reflect and remember all of the little things and the people who contributed to your time as an Active. Although the big moments are very special and provide time markers to your experience the little moments are the ones that create the experience. There are one hundred days left until Convention and in my time on Council. For you there may be more in your time as an Active or there may be just a few to end this semester. Regardless of the number, make every day count and enjoy the little things - they are the ones that matter most. And go to Convention, it is an experience that you will never forget! (Couldn't help myself..)

Allison Leemann
Tau Beta Sigma - Eta Gamma Life Member #3003
Northeast District President 2012-2013