Wednesday Wisdom

It's HUUUUUUUMP DAAAAAAY!

It's already halfway through the week and I hope it's been treating you well! With the cold weather putting me into a classic winter funk, I figured I would get some inspirational quotes from some of my friends to get me back into the swing of things. Without further adieu, here is some wisdom from the wisest of them all!

1. My Quote of the Week:

"It's not the load that breaks you down; it's the way you carry it."

~ C. S. Lewis

As a naturally stressed out person, I tend to get overwhelmed with the chaos of life. Sometimes I make up problems in my head or deal with them in the wrong ways. I love this quote because it reminds me that everyone has problems and sometimes we let the weight of our issues bring us down rather than taking a breath and figuring out the best way to deal with them. Often times I let my issues and stressors consume my entire mind and I end up  more stressed than I should be. Knowing yourself and how to handle different road blocks can allow you to cope with things better in the future. I need to work on that more than I care to admit, but this quote reminds of that every single time I come across it. 

2. Vicky Wilson's Favorite Quote:

"We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds."

~Aristotle Onassis

 "This is my favorite quote because I have the tendency to see the negatives in my life more than the positives and it is a gentle reminder for me to turn those negatives into lessons to better myself as a person. I've always enjoyed being on the water which is one the reason this quote stood out to me so much." (Vicky Wilson)

3. Mariana Chavez's Favorite Quote:

"Give yourself to the Lord; trust in him, and he will help you; he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun."

~Psalm 37: 5-6

"For many the thought of “changing the world” seems impossible and quite frankly very unattainable, yet for me, since a very young age, the thought of “changing the world” has been the challenge I have willingly decided to take on. Being a servant leader has really given me the courage to continue to believe that someone like me could attain something so big like that. This bible verse keeps me motivated and passionate about changing the world for the better because I trust that God is a constant presence in my life helping me to shine his light and do the “impossible” and change this world." (Mariana Chavez)

I hope these quotes inspire you to think differently or expand your mind throughout the week. Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday and week!
XO

I am so happy that I amma...

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA!!

 On January 25, 2015, I received a bid from the Eta Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. I had never been so nervous and excited for something in my entire life. At the beginning of Recruitment, I found myself confused as to whether or not I truly wanted to go through with the whole greek-like thing. I had heard so many positives, but also a fair share of negatives. I decided to just give it a shot and went through recruitment; little did I know that I would be finding the place and people that I could finally call "home". No matter the cheesiness, it's true: I have found a home in Kappa in just a few short weeks.  

 The girls I have met are some of the best people I have ever come across and I already feel so unbelievably accepted. Knowing that I will be a Kappa for the rest of my life, I get chills thinking about what the future holds. Forget about the cold feet I may have had a few weeks ago, because I have never been so sure of anything up until this exact moment. Kappa Kappa Gamma will be a place that I call home for as long as I live and then on.

 Some of you may not get it, but that's totally fine. How could you? I know there will be ups and downs throughout the next few years, but I also know that I will have Kappa to fall back on whenever I am having trouble or even when I am having the time of my life. 

I hope all of you are enjoying the fresh start of the New Year! Let's make 2015 one to remember!

XO