Moving (Part One)

Well, tomorrow I am officially moving out of Orange County and back home for a few months before I leave for the island of Saint Kitts.  It is very bitter sweet leaving the OC and moving home.  I have spent the last 5 years of my life “down here.” Yes, I know it is silly to say since my real home is only an hour away but I have grown up so much here and found some wonderful places and friends. 

It will be VERY weird not to be living with one of my AXO sisters.  I will not be living with someone my age?  I can’t go to the grocery store and come home with 5 packs of coke, ice cream and fruit roll ups and not be questioned? I can’t have nerf gun wars at 3am without a parent getting upset? No rabbit races? When I pound on the wall, I won’t have someone on the other side to answer?  I won’t be in the sorority house and able to go down stairs to take a nap on the green couch or have someone to talk to? How will I live without Gina’s Pizza and its million fundraisers?   I won’t to Albertsons on a Thursday night and see 30 other college kids buying the cheapest vodka ever with some cranberry juice or orange juice?  How can I not have the beach as my front yard? It will be strange not calling up a friend and going to yogurt land.  I hate to think about not having a shopping buddy to go to the spectrum, fashion island, or south coast plaza.  I know all I have to do I pick up a phone and call anyone of my sisters and we can plan a date to go do something.  But I wanted to thank EVERYONE who made these past 5 years AMAZING.  Each and every one of you has contributed and I cannot thank you enough.

Little- I said I never wanted a little but you made AXO so special.  I love you so much and so proud of you.  Playing on the volleyball court with you was an honor-you’re a beast and a cripple like your big.

Big-what can I say…I did not make your job easy but you were always there WHENEVER I needed support or a shoulder to lean on

Blogan- Words cannot describe how much you mean to me!! You were never afraid to be an original and I know you will do big things

Sara- I was scared to death to room with you (as you know) but we have had some AMAZING adventures together.  I hope one day you decide to be a vet so we can room together again in grad school.  You are like a sister I never had and can’t wait to hear of your world travels!

Katie- thank you for always listening to me about the situation and agreeing with me!!  You kept me sane this past year!!  Thank you for always being our setter and keeping the AXO volleyball dynasty alive for a few more years

Beast- Thank you for being my partner in crime on the field and off the field.  I still have scars and bruises from all of our amazing times together!

Annie-I know this year did not go the way that we planned but I still love you so much and proud of everything you have done.  I know I will run into you in a foreign country somewhere sometime.  You have GROWN SOOO much since you joined the chapter and I am proud to call you my sister

Shireen- Oh what can I say about you.  You are truly a mentor for me!! If I were you, I would have kicked my ass 1,000 times and defriended me on facebook (oh wait we did that).  But thank you for always being there for me no matter what I needed: study help, trip to the ER, or just a good laugh!! 

Novelle- Thank you for keeping me SANE-that is NOT an easy job.  I still remember our first retreat and talking to you for hours and not taking 1 normal photo.  Thank you for introducing me to my Chanel sunglasses that I probably didn’t need but you said I needed them.  You are always there when I need you and you BETTER visit me on the island

Michelle-thank you for sharing a wall with me this past year and proving gingers are not that bad…get ready for stagecoach next year (will you be 21 YET??)

Stagecoach girls-we are going back next year so be ready…Bigger and Better this time!! But honestly, the memories I have from the past years will last as long as the pictures.  Who knew a beer slip n slide could be so much fun..but it wasn’t as fun as the people I shared it with

To my exec board-what can I saw…We Ran That S**T….I still have many fond memories of all of us (even Taylor’s fro). Thank you for the strength and encouragement to do my job and assist in leading AXO.  We all spent endless hours doing our jobs and I think we did a job well done!! 

Marissa- You sense of compassion and leadership ability still amazes me to this day.  You are truly a real strong woman and I admire you day in and day out  

Corrie & Danielle- I LOVED playing soccer with both of you!! We laughed many times together about who knows what!!  I demand you stay in touch with me and keep the tranny level high.  PS- you both have big shoes to fill in the chapter

Nakano- Thanks for always being there: Pref, Sports, formal dates, and most important…RUBYS!!  I can still hear your laugh many miles away

Twin & Niece: Thank you for always making me laugh and understanding my craziness.  We are family no matter what and I wouldn’t change that for the world.

All the AXO Alums- You volunteered countless hours to the fraternity and to me!!  I learned so much from you and thank you all every day for all your service.  I pledge that once I am done with school and in a stable situation, I want to give back to Alpha Chi, just like you did.  I have the upmost respect for all you.

I know I missed a few people on here…don’t worry…you will be in the next post. If I don’t stop now these boxes are never going to get packed!!

I feel like the move home for the few months is going to be harder than the move to the island.