ZTA Big/ Little Reveal!

Big lil reveal is something every new members dreams of! For me it was extra special because I was getting a big sister, which is something I’ve never had. Someone to discuss all my boy problems and have fun girl dates with. There was just one small problem, I didn’t know who I wanted. All of my friends knew exactly which girl they were going to pref and I felt lost. As the day approached everyone was antsy to figure out which girl was in fact their sister. The misleading clues and hints pointed everyone into the wrong direction on who their Big was. The day of the reveal, I had practice and I went through 2 hours waiting anxiously as all of my PC was figuring out their big. As soon as we were released from practice, my friends and I ran to the car and headed to the Zeta house. The whole drive there we all thought and rethought through the clues and tried guessing who our bigs were. Pulling up to the grand white house my heart was racing because I was about to find out my big!!!

I walked in late and immediately saw everyone else in their costumes smiling and walking with their big. Wendi, Reese and myself were given bags with costumes and were told to change. I pulled out a bright orange t-shirt with tiger ears and realized I was Tigger. Yes, I know how adorable! All that was left now was for me to find Pooh! Once I was all dressed I had to close my eyes and turn around, and then I felt hand press onto my shoulders. In this moment I knew that my big was right there waiting for me! 1..2..3. and my big turned me around revealing herself!! My big was Elisa Carpenter and my heart was full of joy. After we had our moment of hugging and screaming, I then remembered she had been in the hospital just the week before. The thought that she cared enough about her little that she barely knew, but still came even though she wasn't feeling well made me realize how truly awesome my big was. She lead me to my basket where she had scored me some awesome t-shirts, fanny packs, and hats. As I started sorting through the basket, my grand big came and introduced herself to me. Funny enough my grand big's name was also Elisa! Both Elisa’s and myself headed to the porch and took pictures of our new family. All of this celebrating made us hungry and we headed to the backyard where mountains of Canes and cotton candy were ready to be devoured. After all the festivities, we all packed into my grand big's car and they took me home. As I got out of the car I had mixed emotions about leaving my new family. First, sad because we were having to  split ways for the night, and secondly overjoyed by the new people and new source of love in my life.  I walked back into my dorm with my Tigger costume (tail, ears, and all), my basket, and a huge smile on my face.

As I look back on this day, I remember how stressed I was to find out, but in reality the reveal was everything but stressful. I remember sitting in chapter one Monday and hearing Brittany Stevens tell us how it would all work out, and how you would be matched with a person who was the best fit for you. Elisa is a joyful, upbeat, optimistic person, and I hope that I am a small piece of what my big is. I cannot wait for Elisa and I’s relationship to grow, and allow her to  become more than my friend, more than a sorority sister, but the sister that I never had.

ZLAM,

Rebecca Petty PC '16