tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060217978442500472024-03-08T15:05:51.342-08:00My LiFe on thE RoAdThis blog is for all of those who want to know what the everyday life of a leadership consultant is all about! Hope you enjoy!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-50707858168892250462010-03-17T01:04:00.000-07:002010-03-17T01:13:34.922-07:00District 6 continues!I have been traveling in d6 this past month and it's been wonderful! I went from Gamma Xi (UCSB) to UCLA to USC to UC Berkeley--and they have all been amazing. A lot of walking, a lot of sun, and a lot of fun!!! I have enjoyed this month so much. Not one moment of sadness, or lack of entertainment. I had my hands full with GZ--in a good way. I went shopping in Santa Monica and walking around LA. I went to the Grove, LA Live and some other cool places!<br /><br />We got our April schedule today! I'm staying in d6! I'm going to Cal State Fullerton, San Diego, San Berdindino, back to Santa Barbara, and I'm going to CANADA again! This time I'm going to Vancouver!! YAY!! I have gotten extremely lucky with schedules!! Thanks Eug!! lol<br /><br />I am going to enjoy the next 50 days!!!!! I <3 my life!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-27125969165206558052010-02-03T21:43:00.000-08:002010-02-09T20:49:08.624-08:00Epsilon Chi, Longwood University, my MOTHERS chapter!!!!<div>I don't even know where to begin. The moment I saw this visit on my schedule I started getting super excited. I was going to be able to see not only my moms chapter, but her school, and where she became the person she is today. I didn't even know what to expect! I emailed the Chapter President Chloe to let her know that this would be no ordinary visit. She was super sweet and told me how excited she was that I was coming. I talked to her the day of my arrival and got super excited at the fact that at least she was really nice on the phone. I was nervous that what if they didn't like me or if I didn't love them. (exactly like another Chapter visit that I've had.) </div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>Regardless I arrived in Richmond, VA with 3 girls greeting me in ADPi letters. I was super excited to finally be here! We drove back to Farmville, like an hour away and just talked the entire time! We stopped at Panera and Starbucks (#1 & 2 things we have in common) on the way back to the school. They walked me to their dorm where I'm staying. They explained how they shared a dorm hall with KD and SK which I thought was really neat. We walked in the Chapter room and they had all 4 of my mom's composites setting out for me to see! They made me a binder with my schedule and other fun information as well as included a signature sheet of my moms and some articles from the Adelphean about the Chapter installation.</div><br /><div>They also are making copies of the smaller composites and allowing me to take a copy of everything home! I was looking through old minutes tonight and learned that my mom was also social chair! It's so neat.. I can't even describe in words how much this has meant to me.</div><br /><div>I am so fortunate that these women are so amazing! This didn't have to work out so well! They are definitely on the favorite list. I mean, regardless of the whole Chapter connection--I love them either way--so it's just BONUS that they are literally linked to my mom!<br /><br /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-9421991526579119632010-02-03T21:37:00.000-08:002010-02-03T21:43:18.599-08:00Delta Omega, Northern Illinois UniversityThis was a really good visit! I really enjoyed myself and the girls were really sweet. Marcy and Kris Cole both visited this Chapter and had their business cards on the guest room door which I thought was neat. I hosted 2 workshops, a "wish list" and "needs assessment" workshop. They went really well. I met Kristin Goodwin, a former lc and current advisor for the Chapter, and went to dinner with her and the other advisors. It was really fun talking with her about the job and the ADPi internal side as well!<br /><br />Also during the visit, the girls planned fun things for me! We had a game night, a movie night and a tie dyeing night which were all really great! We saw a movie about a girl going to Rome and taking money out a fountain and all of those men ended up falling in love with her. It was good--although I don't remember the name!<br /><br />Successful, indeed.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-86601469677834726942010-01-28T22:54:00.000-08:002010-01-28T23:04:02.294-08:00home and an interesting twistSo i went home, planning on spending every moment at USF with the girls. Well I get off of the plane and have a message from James waiting for me. I end up meeting him for coffee a little later after I start laundry and sit for 5 minutes! We grab coffee and walk around downtown. (kind of funny bc David and I walked downtown after we broke up too). Anyway, he proceeds to tell me that he doesn't want me to write us off, and that he "hates to break it to me but I'm stuck with him" and that for whatever reason, and he can't explain it.. his passion lies with me and no one else. He told me how he spoke with a good friend of his as well as his grandmother and he just knows all of a sudden. I was of course delighted, but SUPER frustrated at the same time. I'm not really sure how to react to be honest. Its the whole head vs heart battle. I love him and I always have, and never stopped--but I don't want to get hurt or look foolish. I don't want to answer a million questions and feel like people are judging the situation. I know I have to live my life, and make decisions for myself, but it's just so hard. Tara told me she's always one for second chances--as am I. I mean, trying again with David was the best thing for us in that situation. It answered a lot of questions and I'll never have the "what if's".<br /><br />James is a charmer, and I can't stop smiling when we're together. I mean, this is just a journey--and it's just beginning. I am not coming home in February which is helpful to let things between us slowly work themselves out. I mean, if I was home, my heart would have jumped right in.. and my head would have fought it, and it would have been awkward and messy! This is in some ways a good thing. I'm interested to see what the future holds. I mean, some things will have to be different if there is any hope for us. We always were amazing in person though.. so my fingers are crossed! I am still in control of my life, and I'm proud of the person I am becoming. This job has been an amazing experience and I've learned a lot about myself and I'm a lot stronger than I once believed. I never want to lose that.<br /><br />Anyway i'm going to try and go to bed at a decent hour tonight. <3 yaAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-17438101801216146812010-01-24T22:00:00.000-08:002010-01-24T23:23:19.235-08:00Emory was a success!I have thoroughly enjoyed my Emory experience. This visit could have been a disaster--because originally all I wanted was to be with the Zeta Zeta girls...and mourn the death of one of the most memorable sisters I've met on the road, Kristen.<br /><br />Firstly, thank the lord I was able to see Maggie and Lexi--that definitely helped.<br /><br />The Sisters at Delta Alpha have been amazing. They are so fun and full of energy--it's been a great experience. They did the cutest thing for bid day. They did karaoke and did ADPi idol. It was SOOO fun!<br /><br />Also-side note-- I was talking to Meagan from IU (Beta Alpha) and she told me that the girls sent ZZ a card and they took a pic of the chapter all wearing purple and sent it with it. HOW F-ing sweet is that. It truly touched me--and it shows how much love is in our organization. The<br />Sisterhood in ADPi is undeniable and something I have really witnessed! It's also neat--because they are 2 of my chapters--and i feel like i made a difference by bridging the gap between chapters.<br /><br />Okay--I have super sleep issues. I never can fall asleep! I've been going to bed soooo late. I go home tomorrow! YAY USF! By the way--i have a GGGG and GGG to meet. (Great, great, great grand & great great grand). I'm SOOO old! lol I can't wait to see my Epsilon Lambda Sista's! It's been too long! I'm sleeping at the house and everything! A true experience, lol. Not like I don't do it literally every day of my life!<br /><br />I have SO many wonderfully exciting visits coming up! Northern Illinois to lead a few workshops, Longwood (my mom's Chapter---craziness!), my favorite Theta Delta's for an amazing recruitment, DLC 6 with Tara in Cali, Cal State Santa Barbara, D3 dlc---yes! That's all I know for now!!!!!<br /><br />I can't believe this job is going by SO fast. :(<br /><br />Love you sisters!!<br /><br />Fave visits-- Augusta State (ZZ), Theta Delta (u of Del), ASU (Arizona), Cal State Chico, Emory, Indiana University, (BA), bucknell install with stef!!!!!!!!!!!!!.... i mean lets be real, all of my visits have been fabulous! I have been extremely lucky! I hope the rest of the semester is as great as it's been! <3 you all!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-40652925463127645132010-01-23T00:23:00.000-08:002010-01-23T00:31:24.622-08:00Delta Alpha--Emory UniversityOkay, so I'm at Emory--the girls have been wonderful! They are sweet and always say hello and chat with me.. even when they don't have to! Today was skit round--and they did America's next top ADPi... it was presh! I loved it. The girls are really funny. I can't tell who my favorite characters were--Tyra and Janice probable! I was dying laughing every round. They did a great job ad libbing so it was a little more fresh! Everything was going great until their advisor came. She was super condescending and it just put me in an awkward place. Idk--just dumb. I want life to be enjoyable. I'm still dealing with the death of Kristen and I haven't given myself a ton of downtime--none in fact... unless you count the plane ride here.<br /><br />The advisor just made me sad--there's no other word to use. O well, tomorrow is a new day!<br /><br />This morning I went to starbucks with Maggie--old prez of ZZ (augusta state). It was WONDERFUL seeing her! We talked about Kristen and the chapter--and it was nice to talk about it--without it being sad or too much. Tomorrow I'm going to brunch with Lexi and Maritess--which I'm also SUPER excited about! I don't know what it is about those ZZ girls--but they did become like family to me during my visit there.<br /><br />My heart goes out to all of them... btw I can't seem to sleep. It's 330 am--i went to bed at 3 last night too..... why can't i unwind?! o bc that's alone quiet time ...<br /><br />Miss you Kristen...OBICAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-69449122026917609962010-01-21T14:49:00.000-08:002010-01-23T00:32:29.052-08:00Beta Psi 9\(UK) visit and Zeta Zeta (AugSU) NewsMy visit at UK was SO short but it was nice. The girls were fun and it was neat to hear about their stories and the stuff they do on campus. Their recruitment sounds like a blast--wish i could actually experience it. The visit is a blur--but I got a lot of information on grad school and had fun walkin on campus! I had fun hangin with Laura--the new pres! lol<br /><br />My last night of the visit I was hangin out with Laura in the kitchen and I got a call from Marcy--Zeta Zeta's advisor and got some awful news. Kristen Thompson, FVP of ZZ, died...<br /><br />I still haven't fully let it sink in yet.. It's sad and awful. She was an amazing young woman and touched the lives of many during her time here on earth. I flew to AtL today to visit Emory--which is like 2 hours away MAX from Augusta. I would give anything to be at ASU right now with my girls. It is literally taking every amount of effort to not lay in bed--and cry. I feel the tears come on during the most awk times--and then i just suck them back in.<br />I'm not suppose to be sad... I'm suppose to be here to help. I get that. I'm at a school for formal recruitment where our chapter is in the top tier... i don't NEED to be here and it's frustrating. I want to grieve her death too--and i don't know when or how i'm suppose to do that...<br />AHHHHHH I could cry right now. O wait, i have to go to dinner with the emory girls. YAY.. today my motto is "fake it til you make it"... maybe if i smile long enough or laugh hard enough--it will all just go away.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-740265358196038262010-01-16T09:05:00.000-08:002010-01-24T23:24:47.061-08:00Phi---Hanover CollegeSo, to tell you the truth--I wish I was still at Beta Alpha. I am not really doing anything for Phi. There hasn't been any sort of spark between us--and I just hate not being effective. I'm trying--and I'm sick--and I just feel guilty. I had an amazing visit with BA and I was expecting the same thing here. I mean, this is Jackie's chapter. I was expecting instant chemistry--like Maryland (Stef and Tara's chapter)--and it's not.<br /><br />I don't know what to do, other than keep trying of course. It's pref day--and their return rate yesterday was 20% higher than the last year which is great!<br /><br />I have been able to catch up on some of my sleep which has been helpful--but I'm still super congested which isn't ideal.<br /><br />I'm going out to dinner with Matt tonight which should be fun... fun to get away for a little bit!<br /><br />That's all for now.<br /><3 ya all!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-56536488460581499312010-01-14T18:25:00.000-08:002010-01-14T18:47:16.141-08:00So proud of Beta Alpha!!Okay, I don't even know where to begin regarding my visit with the lovely Sisters of Beta Alpha. <br /><br />Let me start by giving you some background on this Chapter and Indiana University.<br /><br />IU doesn't have the traditional total/quota system. Our women last year had 12 alphas last year (4-5 of them being snap bids.) This year they were hoping for 15!<br /><br />We had a phenomenal week of recruitment. These women were postitive, knew what they were selling, and kept up the energy and enthusiasm all week. We had many special moments together--one being after a long day of parties. We sat there and loved on each other and said all of the positive things about the day. It turned into this huge thing about what makes ADPi at IU so special. Needless to say--they did a fabulous job!<br /><br />They had a 71%, 78% 83% return rates through out the rounds--which is CRAZY! They matched with 65 women on bid day! 65-- 6---5!! This is the largest alpha class they've had in over 70 years. They created history--and I was lucky enough to witness this very special moment! I couldn't be more proud! These women made me feel so at home--and I really am hoping to go back. They are such a mixed group and I <3 them all!<br /><br />O i forgot to mention, they have 54 deltas!! lol I wrote them a little manual on how to deal with doubling your chapter size! I'm not going to lie, I think it was good! I feel like a proud little momma watchin her kids go off to school. They can handle this new and exciting challenge and I couldn't think of a more deserving Chapter!<br /><br /><br />They are SUPERSTARS in ADPi right now lol. Everyone keeps telling me what a wonderful job i did--and i want everyone to know--THEY did this all on THEIR OWN!<br /><br />I helped with bid day--since bid day was planned for around 15 alphas! lol But that's it! These women deserve every ounce of credit!<br /><br />I <3 you all Beta Alpha!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-86356591307965602102010-01-07T21:39:00.001-08:002010-01-07T21:39:30.742-08:00Recruitment!!!I'm SICK!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-36734136713915264462010-01-04T16:56:00.001-08:002010-01-23T00:33:34.947-08:00Beta Alpha--Indiana UniversityI arrived at Beta Alpha today with a current temperature of 15 degrees. It's not miserable to tell you the truth! I enjoyed my ride in with Katie. She seems nice! I attended a meeting and then everyone broke for dinner. No one took me along so luckily Tara visited here last semester and was able to tell me where the kitchen was! I had a nice healthy bowl of cheerios:( I grabbed an apple for later, lol.<br /><br />I am not losing hope in the Beta Alpha Chapter by any means. I understand recruitment is a stressful and tiresome time! Hopefully my night gets better, since we'll be up for the next couple of hours! lol Yay for travel days that lead into long nights! Recruitment never changes! No matter where you go, it's a lot of work, and little rest! I <3 ADPi and I <3 recruitment time!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-24338901310136121972009-12-22T21:28:00.001-08:002009-12-22T21:32:09.304-08:00January Schedule<p><strong>Indiana University</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Beta Alpha</strong></li><li><strong>Jan 4-14</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Hanover College</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Phi</strong></li><li><strong>14-18</strong></li></ul><p><strong>University of Kentucky</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Beta Psi </strong></li><li><strong>18-21</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Emory University</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Delta Alpha</strong></li><li><strong>21-25</strong></li></ul><p><strong>OFF 25-28</strong></p><p><strong>Northern Illinois University</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Delta Omega</strong></li><li><strong>28- ??</strong></li></ul>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-56101974006003163662009-12-22T21:15:00.000-08:002009-12-22T21:27:58.874-08:00Fall 2009 scheduleDistrict 1<br /><br /><ol><br /><li>Augusta State University</li></ol><br /><p>District 2</p><br /><ol><br /><li>Murray State University</li><br /><li>Methodist University</li></ol><br /><p>District 3</p><br /><ol><br /><li>Bucknell University</li><br /><li>Penn State University</li><br /><li>Villanova University</li><br /><li>University of Deleware</li><br /><li>University of Maryland</li><br /><li>Western Connecticut State University</li></ol><br /><p>District 4</p><br /><ol><br /><li>University of Manitoba</li></ol><br /><p>District 5</p><br /><ol><br /><li>William Jewel College</li><br /><li>University of Arkansas </li></ol><br /><p>District 6</p><br /><ol><br /><li>Cal State Chico</li><br /><li>Arizona State University</li></ol>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-69815987295940753472009-12-20T22:48:00.000-08:002010-01-23T00:34:03.106-08:00The adventures of Eta Omicron (WestConn)... ;)So, this post is coming a little late--but I have to update you on my visit to Eta Omicron, Western Connecticut State University.<br /><br />Lets start with the fact that the visit was odd in the fact that the girls had already done interviews, but elections weren't until after I left. The old officers were essentially done with their position, and I couldn't transition the new officers--so it was just an odd time to visit. We made the best of it though!<br /><br />1. It snowed my first night there! It was beautiful!<br /><br />2.One of the nights I went shopping for Christmas presents with one of my roommates. We came back to find our building surrounded by police cars and police officers putting on their bullet proof vests with rifles. We tried getting in the building and they said we weren't allowed in and could wait in another building on campus. (mind you it was in the 20 degree range!) We jumped a balcony (on the first floor) and went up the side stairs. (Probably a bad move..) We got into our room and then got texts saying that there was a guy with a gun in the building. There were 4 of us home and we all went into the same room waiting to find out what was going on. The rumor mill/text chain was rediculous. We heard all sorts of crazy stories. We were eventually evacuated so that dogs could search the buildings. Needless to say--it was a crazy, scary, roller coaster of a situation. Mrs. Galentine (D3 DTD) was awesome. I called her so she was aware of the situation! I also called Annie (my boss) was at a dance class and told me if I called back and got her voicemail, that she'd call me back. Wow, if a gun situation can't get her attention, I'm not sure what will. lol Anyway--we were locked out of the building until around 130 or so, and got evacuated at around 830. It was a long evening to say the least.<br /><br />4. I went to their semi formal which was my last night of the visit--and my last visit of the semester. It was really really fun! We danced all night! My feet hurt so bad, but it was so worth it!<br /><br />This has been one heck of a semester and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!! I've met some amazing women along the way.. and hope I have made a difference!<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to this semester! I have definitely found a rhythm and am loving my life more than ever! Thank you to those of you who share in my journey! I love you all!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-5765136454882831612009-12-08T00:26:00.000-08:002009-12-08T00:33:41.110-08:00Sad day..I have had such a great visit here at Gamma Rho that I'm sort of sad to leave!! This was an ideal visit. The girls were great, excited about their new positions, absorbed tons of information and I truly think there are some amazing things in store for this Chapter!<br /><br />It's always funny to me--because honestly my visit was relatively short. I was here 3 full days and 2 travel days (1 being tomorrow and I leave at 815 am.) I feel like I've known them forever. We accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. I love that aspect of this job!<br /><br />My fave sisters here would have to be Ashley (standards) and Milynn (mevp).<br /><br />This visit was fun because I actually hung out with them quite a bit. I went to a couple philanthropy events, to the movies and even shopping!<br /><br />Tomorrow I go to Connecticut. I'm anxious to see how this visit goes. The Pres hasn't been super amazing thus far. I understand it's finals, etc. Hopefully when they meet me they'll relax! I tried letting them know that I'm flexible and understanding. I was in school not too long ago--lol.<br /><br />Anyway--i should be going to bed. It's 130 here and I am being picked up at 6 am. YAY!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-47074582083868121412009-12-06T22:29:00.000-08:002009-12-06T22:35:31.132-08:00I <3 Gamma Rho!So I have been at ASU (Arizona State) for the last few days and have had soooo much fun!! The girls are amazing and have really shown me a good time. I went to the movies with the Ashleys and we saw Precious. (What a graphic and sad movie...). I went shopping with 2 of the girls yesterday and we went to the mall... <3 it! I got a few things from forever21, 2 pairs of shoes and new makeup! It was a successful trip! <br /><br />I went to an E-board meeting today and they went around the table and did high/lows.. A few of the girls that I met with said meeting with me was their high. It was nice because I truly feel like they have gotten a lot out of our meetings! I overheard some of the girls talking about how they have enjoyed me being here and stuff which was really great! We often don't truly know how much we're impacting girls.. so ya. We went to Olive Garden for dinner. It was delicious!!<br /><br />Anyway, I have been so impressed by the new officers here. I'm super excited to hear all of their success stories! Last year was a rough one for them--and they are just really excited about moving forward which is great!<br /><br />I <3 ADPi... SO MUCH!<br /><br />5 days until I'm home!!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-44374604499351432922009-12-05T19:58:00.000-08:002009-12-05T20:01:54.367-08:00Fun fact..Did you know that Arizona does not follow Daylight Savings Time? It's always the same time in Arizona.. no matter what time of year. I love learning new things!<br /><br />I found that quite interesting!<br /><br />Other news:<br /><br />No James... SINGLE.<br /><br />Reminder: no reeg talk anymore. lol<br /><br />Went to forever 21 and bought a cute skirt, shirt, sweater and belt.<br /><br />Went to Charlotte Russe and bought 2 pairs of shoes.<br /><br />Went to sephora to replenish my make up.<br /><br />No longer have a credit card bill!!<br /><br />Feelin good!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-52916222375252415682009-12-04T05:54:00.000-08:002009-12-04T06:04:45.217-08:00I'm so grateful!I would just like to say that I really know how to pick my friends! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! My cubic family, my diamond family, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lhs</span>, my family (including the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Carney's</span>), the girls <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I've</span> met on the road... I'm just very grateful for the people I have in my life!<br /><br />My new life motto is this:<br /><br />"Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will become a continual feast."<br /><br />I have found this to be ABSOLUTELY true!<br /><br />(Side note) It's 18... EIGHTEEN degrees in Arkansas right now <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. Thank heavens I leave today <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>! I'm going to sunny Arizona where it's .. okay maybe not--it's 42 degrees there! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span><br /><br />Anyway- like I said I'm going to AZ today to visit Arizona State University (Gamma Rho Chapter). Super excited about it!! Officer training is fun and way better than a typical blah visit!<br /><br />I already turned in my report for Delta Delta and I'm keeping up with my time sheet. I'm on the ball basically is what I'm saying!! Today will be a fun filled day of traveling! I love the time changes! My favorite part of traveling! NOT! This won't be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">too</span> bad. On the 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> I go from AZ to CT which will be .. interesting!<br /><br />I got a new book yesterday (new to me!). It's called 19 minutes by Jodi <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Picoult</span>! I'm super excited about reading it! I'll let you know how it turns out!<br /><br />love you all,<br /><br />AshAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-78539783681342426112009-12-02T21:33:00.000-08:002009-12-02T21:41:56.829-08:00Lovin my mentality lately!This new attitude of mine is stellar! I should have adopted it a while ago. It makes life a heck of a lot easier! All I worry about is me! No boys, no friends, no drama! I have really enjoyed my visit at UArk! The girls are lovely and my meetings with them have been good! There's really not much else going on.<br /><br />O, I finished my book today! "Perfect Match" by Jodi Picoult. It's probably the fastest I've ever read a book! Terrica (the pres) and I are running to Target tomorrow so I can get another one of her books! I'm obsessed! I feel so much more accomplished now that I'm not attached to my phone. I didn't even drain the battery today lol. I used one bar. That's a major feat! I've been reading. I've been spending more time on my reports. I've been creating different documents to better help the chapters I'm visiting. I mean, I've been a good lc so far--but I feel a lot more focused! I truly am enjoying my life, my job, and where I'm at. It's nice. Why it took me so long, I'm not sure! I think my turning point was my visit at the University of Maryland! lol I mean, it is helpful that it's election season. People are a lot more interesting when they're excited about their position. They're a lot more eager to learn and definitely more accepting ideas! I think that's definitely a component to why I'm enjoying the job so much lately!! YAY!<br /><br />Well that's it for now!<br /><br />Night<br /><br />p.s. Today may or may not be mine and james 7 month, lolAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-40259519961696312142009-11-29T13:08:00.000-08:002009-11-29T13:15:50.077-08:00On the road again..It's my last day of Thanksgiving break. It has been quite a roller coaster. I broke up with James on Wednesday (because he was questioning L2). Now, he knows he wants me back and I'm not sure what I want. I do indeed love him... but I don't know if I'm willing to put myself back into a situation to get hurt by him again. It's such a hard situation. It's a decision only I can make. I don't know if I'm ready to make this decision. What's to say that he won't break my heart again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Right?<br /><br />ReGe is mad at me yet again. Apparently the fact that she requested me to go to UD was a secret. How was I suppose to know that? WHATEV. I'm soooo over that drama.<br /><br />I'm excited to get out of Florida. It's only 12 days.. which will be just enough for things to settle down. I want to 100% know that James truly loves me... and is in love with me and wants to be with me. I don't know if I have the strength to move on from this. We'll see I guess.<br /><br />The day I get back, Jared gets in. We have a tacky sweater Christmas party at Jer's. I'm SUPER excited about that!<br /><br />That's all for now.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-10263970325426928102009-11-14T04:46:00.000-08:002009-11-19T20:00:31.786-08:00I <3 my job lately!The past week has been phenomenal. Personally, it's been a mess... but I have absolutely enjoyed the last week! Stefanie got to Bucknell just when I needed her most!! I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. It was nice... it was refreshing! I feel like I got a little piece of myself back!<br /><br />Installation weekend was amazing! Marcy came in town and she's great! <3 her! Mrs. Madio came into town which totally made my life! Mrs. G absolutely loves me now! Ha.. I'll break it down.<br /><br /><em>list of attendees: <strong>Stefanie</strong> (LC), <strong>Marcy</strong> (TME Director for D3), <strong>Liz </strong>(PD for BU), <strong>Mrs. Madio</strong> (Former International Prez of ADPi and formal Prez of the ADPi Foundation=Big deal!), <strong>Tammy Pinkston</strong> (VP of Finance), <strong>Mrs. Jack</strong> (Secretary), <strong>Mrs. Iacona</strong> (VP of Alum), <strong>Mrs. Gwaltney</strong> (International Prez), <strong>DVH</strong> (Dawn Victor-Herring--someone from the foundation), <strong>Mrs. Galentine</strong> (D3 DTD), <strong>Tiffany</strong>, <strong>Laura</strong> and <strong>Kristi</strong>.</em><br /><br /><br />Basically, Stef and I were the entertainment for the weekend. Everyone loved us! We gave Ms. Pinkston and DVH the "cool car" award! O, I forgot to mention. We had the SWEETEST rental car. It was an Acadia: black SUV with black leather seats. The mirror had a video of the rear view when the car was in reverse. It had a DVD player and seat warmers!! Stef and I were in heaven!<br /><br />We added Marcy to the lhs which is super exciting!! Mar Mar is my fave!<br />ReGe has been as helpful as ever! James and I are going through some things--and ReGe is a great person to talk through things with!<br /><br />JaMa is my favorite ADPi ever! It's kind of funny because I think Mrs. Gwaltney was a little jeal that Stef and I paid soooo much attention to everyone else vs the gwalt! We were crackin jokes with everyone all weekend. For instance, Mrs. Galentine is the International Officer that helps. (SO TRUE)... DVH and Ms. Pinkston were the cool car. JaMa was just our fave. Mar Mar was one of us. I mean really we just had a ball! <br /><br />This was definitely my favorite part of the job! I <3 the people in D3. <br /><br /><br /><p>Stef and I bonded a lot this visit! I never realized how similar we are! We got really frustrated because Laura wasn't extremely helpful and we basically did everything. But looking back, I don't think that I would want it to be any different!! I just really had such a great week! I miss everyone and wish I could be around them all of the time. </p><p>That's one thing that is super great about ADPi. You meet so many people that are like you.. or that you just click with right away. I truly couldn't imagine my life without ADPi and without the Sisters I have met along the way. </p><p>Speaking of Sisters, I have spoken with Ms. Siling quite a bit lately! I am going to see her over break and I'm super looking forward to that! I miss her!!!</p><p>I also just talked to Marcy (from ZZ) and she was filling me in on the adventures of Zeta Zeta! I still talk to girls from all over! I've gotten a few messages this past week. One was from Lexi telling me that i made a difference in her life. I have gotten messages from multiple Chapters which I think is really special. It has been an incredible journey so far, and I'm excited to see what's ahead!</p><p>Time for bed!</p><p>Love you mom! Thanks for always being there for me! You are special!<br /><br /></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-42165227959411057732009-11-05T19:46:00.000-08:002009-11-05T19:48:05.927-08:00So, now I'm at the University of Maryland, Beta Phi Chapter. This is Stef and Tara's Chapter. It has been fun. The girls are super sweet and nice and are really interested in changing the Chapter. I've had some of the best meetings with this Chapter.<br /><br />I miss the Theta Delta girls. Meg Laf and some others are trying to come up for BU install so hopefully that works out.<br /><br />YAY I <3 ADPi!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-42447377824156398522009-11-02T21:31:00.000-08:002009-11-02T21:46:07.060-08:00Highlight of my lifeI <3 the sisters of Theta Delta like legit!! Favorite visit of all times... them and Eta Rho and Zeta Zeta.. top visits thus far. I wish I didn't sleep half of my visit away at Eta Rho because I loved them!! (Stupid time change!!) <br /><br />O ya, I went to Villanova and the Ellen Show came and did this hilarious thing for world series tickets! That was pretty much the highlight of that visit.<br /><br />So ya, Theta Delta, University of Delaware are my long lost soul mates lol<br /><br />I'm trying to figure out how not to leave.. I'm thinking swine flu, stomach virus, broken leg...I'm not sure but its getting down to the wire... ahhhh. They <3 ReGe as much as I do... they use nicknames as much as I do. They are fun and sarcastic and just lovely!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, I think I should be in this Chapter!!! The girls are SO funny because they thought the visit was going to be MIZ (miserable) because their past visits haven't been amazing like me! Mary and Meg Laf (fave) were the first girls I met. They told me later (after spending the first day and a half with me) that their original plan was to meet me, hang for an hour, and then drop me off at the alum event! ha ha they ended up asking me to spend the night, and hanging out with me the whole next day. lol I make really good first impressions! YES! I have enjoyed my visit soo much. The girls are great. I talked to ReGe about requesting my presence at recruitment. She said she was thinking the same thing.. but who really knows! lol <br /><br />Anyway, I am getting sleepy. I am gonna use my brain power on a "lack of exit" strategy!!!<br /><br />p.s. it's November 2nd---James+Me=8 months. CRAZINESS!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-6288927260279067732009-10-28T20:34:00.000-07:002009-10-28T20:59:02.562-07:00Eta Chi.. at Villanova:)My visit to Eta Chi started off with a bang! I was super sad to leave home because my visit was AMAZING. I literally cried on the plane and then was picked up at the airport by Chelsea, a sister of Eta Chi. She met me at baggage claim and escorted me to the car as I carried ALL of my luggage by myself to the car. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span> No help what-so-ever! She lost the parking stub so the lady asked for her drivers license. She didn't have that either. They preceded to ask me if I had my license which of course I did. They made us switch seats and made me drive out of the airport. Hilarious. I asked if we could stop somewhere on the way back to campus. I felt like the biggest inconvenience ever. I get to my "place of residence" where the sister that lives there isn't home. I tell Chelsea that she doesn't need to wait because she left her car running down stairs. I precede to call James. The sister (Gaby) comes walking down the hallway with my air mattress. I tell James that I will call him back. I get introduced to Gaby and Lindsey, two sisters of Eta Chi. I was very overwhelmed by the situation so I decided to step outside so that i can "make a few calls". I call James back (who already knows that I cried before I left, I cried on the plane, and now I'm miserable. I let him go because I feel bad, and don't want him to hear me being sad. I precede to call Tara! She answers listens to me cry hysterically about not wanting to be here and how much I miss home. Tara is a lifesaver!! I don't think I would survive this job without her. I talk myself in enough circles where I can stop crying and then feel bad for putting her through this yet again! I go back to the room and hang out with Gaby, who is such a sweet girl. I started feeling so much better and actually enjoyed my stay there. I have held most of my meetings, met with the Greek advisor (who is GREAT) and enjoyed the sisters of Eta Chi. They are a great group of girls and I'm glad I am not so sad anymore!! Its literally a choice that I make every second. I make the choice to think positively, to live in the moment, and to get the most out of this experience as possible.<br /><br />I know this is a great experience and I am trying really hard to not allow my sadness of missing home get in the way of it. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have the rest of my life to be happy and in love with James! As <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Reeg</span> said, it will make us stronger in ways that we may not even know! I love him and he loves me and I am going to make the most out of this job as I can.<br /><br />23 more days til i go home <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">btw</span>.<br /><br />This semester is pretty much smooth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">sailin</span>' which is what I'm focusing on. I have two more Chapter visits then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I'm</span> at BU for 2 weeks which I'm really looking forward to. Then I go home for a whole week for Thanksgiving!! Then I go back to work for less than a month and then off for 3 weeks! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">YAY</span>!! A whole bunch of time to visit friends, family and spend some good quality time with my favorite man in the world!<br /><br />Next semester will be interesting. We go back to work Jan 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and still get our 2 days off (which i totally didn't expect; so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">yay</span> for that!) Then we get 2 days off in Feb plus we'll be at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">DLC</span> for a weekend which means i will be with another consultant!! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">YAY</span>! then we get 2 days off in march and spring break in April! and then we're done in may! When it's all written out it doesn't seem like that much longer, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">YAY</span>!<br /><br />well that's it for now!<br /><br />night!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2806021797844250047.post-17378564612579264422009-10-25T13:20:00.001-07:002009-10-25T13:32:53.768-07:00It's been a while..So it's been a while since i've blogged. I'm not exactly sure why.. As I mentioned in my last blog, I absolutely loved my visit with the cal state girls!! <br /><br />After Cal State I went to visit the Sisters of Gamma Nu at William Jewel College in Missouri. It was absolutely freezing. The girls were nice and I had my own room! From there I headed to AtLanTa with the LHS!! All 8 of us had a mini reunion in Atlanta and we had a great time! From there I headed to the visit the Sisters of Beta Theta in Winnipeg, Manitoba--in Canada!!!!!! They were great girls.. really fun! <br /><br />THEN I WENT HOME!!! It was great!! The best 3 days i've had in a while. I'm currently sitting in the airport waiting for my flight to Philadelphia. I was suppose to depart already however my flight has been delayed a few minutes.<br /><br />James is PERFECT for me and I was able to see my favorite Diamond Girls at Sarah's Thatch Bach (Bachelorette party!)<br /><br />It was a perfect weekend and I wish it didn't end so soon! The good news is I come home in less than a month and I get to stay for a whole week! lol<br /><br />My schedule is as follows:<br /><br />Villanova University, University of Delaware, University of Maryland, and then BU for their install!!!!!!!!!!! Then home on the 21st!!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072314507383236237noreply@blogger.com0