Sir Fidel was a Phi Mu

Most people don't realize I'm a sorority girl.  I'm not entirely sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.  But I do know that others are often quite surprised when that fact manages to find its way into conversation.  Maybe it's because I'm not a girly girl or that I often feel most comfortable in conversation with men about sports or current events rather than women about fashion or gossip magazine news.  Not to be stereotypical or anything.

Regardless of the reaction (and stereotype), the fact is still the fact - I am a sorority girl.  A Phi Mu.  And Sir Fidel, our mascot, is a lion.  As a new phi, I was assigned a lion pal.  Along with lots of support and encouragement, I also received lots of lion items - stuffed animals, notepads, toys, posters on my door...you name it!  I have fond memories of the pledging stage of joining a sorority.  So many new and exciting opportunities and people!

While even during my college years I wasn't your "normal" sorority girl, I really loved circling up.  What's that you may ask?  Well, for the Delta Eta chapter, it meant we headed out to the quad (surrounded by all the fraternity/sorority houses) after each meeting or event to bust out all our fun and ridiculous songs or chants.  One of my faves started with Sir Fidel...

Sir Fidel was a Phi Mu.  (Dundunda)
Was a sister of mine.
You'll never understand the bond we share
until you're a Phi Mu, too.

Joy to the World!
All the Phi Mu girls!
Joy to the sisters that you see
And joy to you and me.

If I were the queen of the world, I tell you what I'd do............Go Phi Mu!
 

Joy to the World!
All the Phi Mu girls!
Joy to the sisters that you see
And joy to you and me.

King of the jungle and queen of the world...not a bad combo, huh?  And now you know why I can't possibly see a lion - photo, statue, at the zoo - without thinking they just might be Sir Fidel.

 

Did you join a sorority in college?  

Any fun songs/chants that stuck with you?  

A mascot that will forever hold a piece of your heart?

Andrea :)

NAIA CHAMPS!!!

WE ARE GEORGETOWN!!!!

I could not have been more excited that my college won the NAIA basketball championship last night...and I got to watch on TV!!  That, my friends, is HUGE!!!  You see, I'm not sure I have ever seen Georgetown College play on TV.  Unfortunately, it just doesn't happen when you aren't one of those bully NCAA schools that hog the spotlight...particularly in KY!!  So I was pumped to be able to cheer on my beloved Tigers as they crushed their opponent to bring back the trophy last night!!  Anyone that knows me, knows that I bleed orange and black.  And could not be a more proud Tiger today...and always!!

In honor of the win....well, I guess it was technically just good timing...check out this awesome giveaway that I am participating in as one of Allie's sponsors this month!!  I wish I could win!!!

Here's the info from Allie....

I'm extra excited about today. Not only is today the start of the March sponsor's giveaway, but I've thrown in some extra goodies to celebrate my birthday, a few of my favorite things, if  you will.
First, let me introduce you to the sixteen lovely ladies who are helping make this giveaway possible.

Brin // Jenn // Ricci // Allison Mason // Brooke // Rebekah // Jen Meighan // Savanah // Tarole // Meghan Katie // Frances // Andrea // Ashlee
Now that you know all of those pretties,  let me show you what you could win.

Now. Who wants to win?
Enter below via Rafflecopter. All entries will be verified. US residents only. One winner takes all.
Good luck!

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Andrea :)