Sorority Life: Five Major Things I Love About Little Problems

(Disclaimer: The following post – as with so many other posts pertaining to sorority life – was written from a fraternity man’s point of view.)

Here are five major things which I love about Little Problems:

1. Little Problems is a more-than-amazing nonprofit organization which knows & understands how important the Big Sis/Lil Sis relationship truly is.

2. Little Problems is about being an awesome Big Sis, an awesome Lil Sis & above all, a proud sorority women through & through!!

3. Little Problems sells awesome merchandise, which is especially perfect for occasions such as Big/Lil Reveal Day!! (Without any doubt, koozies are some of Little Problems’ truly hottest-selling gifts.)

4. What makes Little Problems so amazing, inspiring & special is that a portion of each purchase is donated to the Wounded Warriors Project!! Besides buying your Big Sis/Lil Sis decals or koozies, you’re also giving to a great & worthy cause as well!! (As a fraternity man who LOVES philanthropy & service, that’s truly saying something.)

5. Last but not least, Little Problems makes it a point to meet the needs of your entire sorority family, from your Great-Grandlil up to your Great-Grandbig!! As an organization which recognizes how important the Big/Little relationship is in Greek life, Little Problems is at the top of its game in a major way!!

Delta Delta Delta: My Top Ten Quotes About Sisterhood

Whether you’re an undergraduate or an alumna, the following quotes continue to hold true about sisterhood & Tri Delta.

“Sisterhood is so many things. It’s a warm smile on a cold & rainy day, a friendly hug, a cheerful hello…It’s all that a good & lasting friendship is, only better. It’s treasured. It’s sacred. It’s knowing that there will always be someone there for you. It’s dreams shared & goals achieved. It’s counting on others & being counted on. It is real…It is Tri Delta!!”

“It’s not something you become – it’s something you’ve always been.”

“People ask me why I am in a sorority & I try to explain all the things a sorority is that they cannot see. A sorority is more than letters on a sweatshirt, I say. More than traditional songs, a gold pin, rituals, & obligation or a way of life. A sorority is learning about people, a sorority is giving without expecting a return. A sorority is earning respect from others, as well as for yourself. A sorority will not solve your problems. But I have made good friends & found confidence there to help me take life one step at a time.”

“Sisterhood is not letting petty differences get in the way of anything. It is about being true to yourself. It is about experiencing new adventures by entering the realm of others.”

“Sisterhood is the essence of the wisdom of all the ages distilled into a single word. You cannot see it; neither can you hear it or taste it. But you can feel it a hundred times a day. It is a pat on the back, a smile of encouragement. It’s someone to share with, to celebrate your achievements.”

“Tri Deltas are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.”

“First you’re a part of it, then it becomes a part of you.”

“Tri Delta symbolizes all that we wish to accomplish in our lives. Tri Delta represents the struggles we all face as we grow. Why we cling to Tri Delta no one can explain, but in the end, we are all stronger for it.”

“Tri Delta is & will always be about perpetual bonds of friendship!!”

“Tri Delta is & will always be a Fraternity where women can find steadfast love & sisterhood!!”

Sorority Life: Casting The Spotlight On Little Problems

For all you sorority women out there, be sure to check out Little Problems when you have the chance. (For those sorority women who have done so already, sending out a thank you & lots of Greek love.)

You’re probably asking yourself, “Why should I check out Little Problems?” Here’s why you should:

Little Problems is a more-than-amazing place for you to shop if you want to spoil your whole sorority family. In addition, whenever you shop at Little Problems, portions of each purchase will be donated to a great & important cause (The Wounded Warriors Project). Now that’s what I call a win-win situation if you want to purchase some sweet items for your Big, your Lil, your GrandLil or your GrandBig (among others)!!

Speaking of sweet purchases, their “Like Big, Like Little” koozies are going to be buy one, get half off for a limited time only, so make sure to take advantage of this sale before they’re gone!! For the normal shopping page, just go to the “Shop” tag on the top left corner of the screen; to take advantage of the “buy one, get one half off” deal, just place the order where it says, “Add to Cart.”

Be sure to follow Little Problems on Twitter (@LittleProblems) & Facebook for constant updates. And if you follow Pinterest & Instagram, Little Problems is on both sites as well!! (For all you Pinterest users: http://pinterest.com/littleproblems/)

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Delta Delta Delta: Top Ten Reasons Why Yours Truly Loves Tri Delta

(Like previous Tri Delta articles, this post was written from a fraternity man’s point of view. And as always, this is a beautiful & heartfelt shoutout to Tri Delta’s undergraduate & alumnae members.)

Here are ten reasons why I love Tri Delta as much as I do:

1. Tri Deltas are women who believe in steadfast friendship & sisterhood.

2. Tri Deltas make a positive impact as leaders, contributors & difference-makers for their chapters, their colleges’/universities’ Greek systems, their colleges/universities, their communities & the world.

3. Tri Deltas keep on setting their standards & expectations high when it comes to academics, philanthropy, service, volunteering, recruitment, membership programming & leadership opportunities.

4. Tri Delta’s undergraduate & alumnae members are miles from “average”/”ordinary.”

5. Tri Deltas make their Fraternity shine brightly like a pearl by enriching the lives of others around them.

6. Tri Deltas make a positive impact on their colleges/universities & communities through philanthropy & service. Whether it’s participating in community service projects, other Greek-sponsored philanthropies or hosting fundraisers/philanthropic events which support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tri Deltas show Greeks & non-Greeks that they truly believe in bringing about change for the better.

7. Tri Delta is about being a part of something truly amazing & special: over 124 years of awesome, beautiful, inspiring & steadfast sisterhood!!

8. Tri Deltas are all of the above: classy, amazing, empowered, strong-willed, fun, intelligent, caring, kind, compassionate, generous & inspiring!!

9. Tri Delta brightens my day!! Whether it’s writing articles about Tri Delta or supporting such an amazing women’s Fraternity, there’s no denying that Tri Delta holds a special place in my heart!!

10. Last but not least, Delta Delta Delta engages its members for life through timeless values, meaningful friendships & innovative opportunities for personal growth!!

of love & roses: A Few Words From Yours Truly

Ever since I began blogging four years ago, I’ve always kept one thing in mind: to showcase Greek life (& particularly sorority women) in a positive, genuine, heartfelt & accurate light. And this post – like so many others before & after – was written with sorority women in mind.

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If you love fraternity men who showcase sororities in a genuine, honest & inspiring way, check out of love & roses.

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Much love & thank you to the sorority women who are checking out not only my blog, but also the various posts which I’ve written!!

Sorority Life: Better Versions Of Ourselves

“Life is about becoming a better version of yourself.” – Lucy Hale

Whether you’re a diehard fan of Pretty Little Liars or not, Hale’s words still ring true: Life is about becoming a better version of yourself.

These exact same words hold true about our Sororities/Fraternities as well. Our Sororities/Fraternities inspire, encourage & empower us to become better versions of ourselves. They inspire, encourage & empower us to become stronger leaders. They inspire, encourage & empower us to become stronger contributors, volunteers & difference-makers for our chapters, our colleges’/universities’ Greek communities, our colleges/universities, our communities & the world around us. They inspire, encourage & empower us to set higher standards & expectations. They inspire, encourage & empower us to exceed the expectations of others. They inspire, encourage & empower us to become stronger women.

But that’s not all.

Our Sororities/Fraternities inspire, encourage & empower us to aim higher in whatever we do. Our Sororities/Fraternities inspire, encourage & empower us to seek higher aspirations, goals & visions. Our Sororities/Fraternities inspire, encourage & empower us to be mentors, role models & inspirations to other Greeks, non-Greeks & women who are thinking about/planning on going Greek. Above all, our Sororities/Fraternities inspire, encourage & empower us to become something better.

“Life is about becoming a better version of yourself.” The same thing can be said about our Sororities/Fraternities: No matter which letters we wear, our organizations inspire, encourage & empower us to become stronger, more confident – & better – women in so many ways.

It’s true. Our Sororities/Fraternities inspire, encourage & empower us to become better version of ourselves.

Delta Delta Delta: Top Twenty Reasons To Go Tri Delta

(The following post is a beautiful & heartfelt shoutout to Tri Delta’s undergraduate & alumnae members.)

Here are twenty reasons why women should go Tri Delta during Formal Recruitment:

1. Delta Delta Delta is a second home away from home.

2. Delta Delta Delta is a Fraternity where women can truly be themselves.

3. Delta Delta Delta is a Fraternity where women can make their mark on their chapters, colleges/universities, communities & the world.

4. Delta Delta Delta is about finding new friends & discovering sisterhood that lasts a lifetime.

5. Delta Delta Delta proves that sisterhood & friendship aren’t for college days alone.

6. Women in Tri Delta are all of the above: classy, sweet, amazing, fun, intelligent, caring, kind, compassionate & courteous!!

7. Delta Delta Delta is about being a part of something truly special: over 124 years of more-than-amazing sisterhood!!

8. Delta Delta Delta inspires & encourages women to become stronger leaders.

9. Delta Delta Delta inspires & encourages women to become stronger contributors.

10. Delta Delta Delta inspires & encourages women to become stronger difference-makers.

11. Delta Delta Delta inspires & encourages its members to become stronger women who believe in making a positive impact for their chapters, colleges/universities, communities & the world through their efforts in academics, volunteering, philanthropy, service, recruitment, leadership development, their involvement in other campus organizations & their involvement in the local community.

12. Women in Delta Delta Delta set their standards & expectations high by how they lead the way on campus & in the real world & through the more-than-amazing things that they do for their chapters, colleges/universities & communities.

13. Women in Delta Delta Delta shine brighly for their chapters, their colleges’/universities’ Greek communities, their colleges/universities, their communities & the world.

14. Delta Delta Delta shines brightly when it comes to philanthropy & service. Through their support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tri Delta’s undergraduate & alumnae members show Greeks & non-Greeks that philanthropy can be an exciting, enriching, rewarding & life-changing experience in so many ways. (In addition, they make a positive, inspiring difference in the lives of children with cancer & other catastrophic diseases.)

15. Delta Delta Delta is the journey of a lifetime.

16. Delta Delta Delta is an amazing & unique experience unlike any other.

17. Delta Delta Delta is & will always be one of the best things that could happen to any woman who chooses to go Greek.

18. Delta Delta Delta is life. Delta Delta Delta is love…Better yet, Tri Delta is both of the above & so much more!!

19. Delta Delta Delta is about women who are wholeheartedly committed to living their values & reflecting those values to others in a genuine, heartfelt way. Whether it’s through their efforts in the classroom, through their efforts as chapter officers, through their efforts in volunteering, through their efforts in recruitment or through their involvement in various campus organizations, women in Tri Delta find beneficial ways to mhttp://cmkelham.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php#titledivake their Fraternity stand out on campus & in the local community.

20. Last but not least, Delta Delta Delta is a Fraternity where you can find steadfast love, friendship & sisterhood!!

Sorority Life: A Little More About Me…

Back on April 29, I celebrated my fourth year as a blogger. At the same time, I couldn’t help but wonder how far I’ve come writing about Greek life – particular sorority life – since then (& how much I’ve grown as a writer who’s writing about something that he truly loves with all his heart). I’ve come a long way since those early days & I’ve grown exponentially as a blogger writing about a topic which he loves (& will always continue to love). As a values-based, values-oriented fraternity man who is also pro-Panhellenic, that’s always a good thing.

Times have changed but the primary aims for of love & roses haven’t:

1. No matter which sororities/fraternities I’m writing about, I believe in inspiring & encouraging Greek unity. In addition, I’m praising & showing my heartfelt appreciation for these organizations as well.

2. Whether my articles are about recruitment, philanthropy or Sororities/Fraternities, I’m showcasing various aspects of Greek life in a positive, genuine, accurate & heartfelt way.

3. My posts have always been written with one thing in mind: again, to praise Sororities/Fraternities, not to tear them down. It never ceases to amaze me when people use search engine terms like “ten reasons why this or that sorority is horrible” or “ten reasons why I hate this sorority or that” to find my blog. Sorry to say, but there are NO posts about either of the above here. My articles are always about putting a positive spotlight on Sororities/Fraternities!!

4. I’m presenting articles about Greek life with an open-minded & vibrant (& at the same time, humble & unimposing) approach which Greeks & non-Greeks can identify with & relate to.

As always, all of the posts on of love & roses are a heartfelt celebration of Greek life!!

Sorority Recruitment: If Not Us, Who? And If Not Now, When? (Part Two)

(The following post is a shoutout to sorority women everywhere.)

If not us, who? If not now, when?

What is good news if we can’t share it with women who are thinking about/planning on going Greek?

What is good news if we can’t take the time to share it with potential new members who are wondering if Greek life is truly for them?

It’s on us to get the word out about when Formal Recruitment’s going to be & when (as well as where) our Formal Recruitment are going to take place. At the same time, it’s on us to get the word out about who our Sororities/Fraternities are, what our Sororities/Fraternities do on campus & in the local community, as well as what our Sororities/Fraternities are all about. It’s on us to get the word out about our chapters & what we do on campus, in the local community & the world. It’s on us to share how our chapters are making a positive impact for our colleges’/universities’ Greek communities, our colleges/universities, the local community & beyond.

Let’s face it. If we don’t get the word out about sorority life, who will? If we don’t get the word out about anything pertaining to Sorority Recruitment, who will? If not us, who? If not now, when?

Who’s going to inspire women to go Greek if we don’t?

Who’s going to encourage women to go Greek if we don’t?

Who’s going to empower women to go Greek if we don’t?

Who’s going to inspire women to see if Greek life is truly for them if we don’t?

Who’s going to encourage women to see if Greek life is right for them if we don’t?

Who’s going to tell these amazing ladies about the great things our chapters do for our colleges/universities & communities if we don’t?

Who’s going to show & tell these amazing ladies how our chapters inspire women to become stronger leaders, contributors & difference-makers for our chapters, campuses, communities & the world if we don’t?

Who’s going to show & tell how our Sororities/Fraternities inspire women to live & lead values-based, values-oriented lives if we don’t?

Who’s going to show & tell how our Sororities/Fraternities set high standards & expectations for excellence if we don’t?

Who’s going to show & tell how our Sororities/Fraternities inspire women to achieve their personal best if we don’t?

Who’s going to showcase our chapters – as well as our Sororities/Fraternities in general – in a genuine, accurate & positive light if we don’t?

Who’s going to prove the skeptics & doubters about Greek life wrong if we don’t?

How will potential new members know about what to expect during Formal Recruitment if we don’t tell them?

How will potential new members know when Formal Recruitment’s going to be – as well as when & where Recruitment Week events are going to take place – if we don’t tell them?

Who’s going to convince women that going Greek is one of the best choices that they’ll ever make if we don’t?

How will women ever know about our Sororities/Fraternities if we’re not doing our job?

Get the word out about Greek life. Get the word out about our chapters. Get the word out about our Sororities/Fraternities & why they’re so more-than-amazing to begin with. Get the word out about Formal Recruitment & what to expect during the recruiting process. Better yet, get the word out about all of the above. Because if we don’t, who else is going to?

If not us, who? And if not now, when?

Sorority Life: Nothing Compares To A Sorority Woman… (Part II)

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who is genuinely & completely committed to living her Sorority’s/Fraternity’s values & ideals in all that she does.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who is a mentor, inspiration & positive role model to her chapter, her chapter’s new members, alumnae, women who are thinking about/planning on going Greek, other sorority women in her Panhellenic community & to a much greater degree, her college’s/university’s Greek community.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who believes in making both her chapter & Greek community look good.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who believes in achieving greatness/her personal best & inspires others around her to do the same.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who is empowered to make a positive impact for her chapter, her Sorority/Fraternity, her college’s/university’s Greek community, her campus & the real world.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who promotes the true meaning of her Sorority’s/Fraternity’s sisterhood to others around her, both Greek & non-Greek.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who lives out her sisterhood on a daily basis, proving to both Greeks & non-Greeks alike how much she loves her Sorority/Fraternity, why she loves her Sorority/Fraternity as much as she does & how her Sorority/Fraternity is impacting her life in a positive way.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who continues doing her part to shatter the stereotypes which non-Greeks have always held about Greek life in general.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who explains & proves all the more-than-amazing things that her Sorority/Fraternity does on campus & in the local community.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who inspires & encourages other women to go Greek or at least see if Greek life is truly for them.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who consistently strives to uphold integrity (as well as her Sorority’s/Fraternity’s standards, expectations & principles) in everything that she does for her chapter, her Greek community, her college/university, the local community & the world.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who genuinely strives to leave a positive first impression on her chapter, her Sorority/Fraternity, her campus & community through her efforts in academics, philanthropy, service, leadership opportunities, recruitment & membership development.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who is dedicated to realizing her full potential as a stronger leader, contributor, difference-maker, communicator & above all, a stronger person.

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who wears her Sorority’s/Fraternity’s letters with pride, respect & care. She is her chapter’s – as well as her Sorority’s/Fraternity’s – own best advertising & does her part to showcase her organization in a genuine, positive way on a daily basis. (In addition, she believes that you’re always wearing your letters.)

Nothing compares to a sorority woman who sincerely believes that her Sorority/Fraternity is not for college days alone. For her & other sorority women, her Sorority/Fraternity is for a lifetime.

Last but not least, nothing compares to a sorority woman who is all of the above!!