I'll never let go.

The 5 Founders

To the loves of my life:

After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
and company doesn't mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises and you begin to accept
your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways of falling down in mid-flight.
After awhile you learn that even sunshine
burns if you get too much so you plant your
own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
that you really are strong
and you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn...
Veronica A. Shoffstall © Copyright 1971

I remember reading the symphony for the first time during rush and immediately falling in love. I remember discussing it with Haley King, hoping that one day I could live up to the challenge. I don't remember where I found this quote from veronica shoffstall, but it had just about the same effect on me as the symphony did on house tour day, 2004.

I want to thank you all, for the 4 best years of my life. They said college would be the best time of our lives and as much as I hope it only gets better, I don't see how it could.

So when things aren't perfect, and you don't feel like being womanly always, when terrible things happen, when wonderful things happen, when small things work out, when big things work out.. as this roller coaster life continues, I will send you flowers, even if I have to pick a dandelion from the ground and over night it. I will kiss you. multiple times. on the mouth. yeah I said it. Ask lucci, sutton, or heather about that one. I will hold your hand, and don't worry, our souls are totally chained. so with that:

I will always always always love you. (consider candle ritualistically sniffled out....Now)

xoxoxo

Jenn Dunham

From Andrea

Hey girls!

So I made a big step today, I made an email address with my new last name which I guess will be my permanent email address.... although exciting, it is crazy to think about. So my new email will be brown.andread@gmail.com.

So for future plans... As everyone knows Greg and I are getting married August 2nd. I would love for all of you to be there if possible, but I realize our pledge class is full of go getters who are moving all over to be successful ladies, so just send me your love if you can't come. All of you will still be getting the annoying facebook message requesting an address for June, or if you want to put it on here that would be great to. After the wedding we are going to Sin City for a week for our honeymoon (Las Vegas) and then we will be back in Stillwater. I will be finishing my MS in Accounting in May of 09 and Greg will finish up his degree in December of 08. In a nut shell we are going to be a really poor married couple! :) After that I am hoping Greg picks a law school close to some of you so that I can hang out with you again.

Enough about that.... I want you all to know that I love all of you girls dearly. Whether you realize it or not you have made an impact on my life and will always have a place in my heart. You are the most amazing group of girls that I have ever been surrounded by.

P.S. I love this blog and I will definitely be posting on here a lot and checking it now to procrastinate from studying!

Love!
Andrea

hello my loves...

i'm really bummed that i didn't go the pre-party at audrey's or i didn't go the senior date party. i was caught up at work and now i started workin at Bad Brad's so come on over and i'll give you free food....! this is such a great idea to keep in touch and i enjoyed all the posts and it does make my day and i know that i missed out alot this year. but then i try to make an effort to hang out with you guys as possible. as you all know that i'm not graduating this may and i'm alittle sad about that but i'll still be here for the next year and half. i'll be staying with a family for the summer and i'll be moving into my sweet apartment in August. i'll be more than happy to let you crash on my bed when you come to visit....! i'm so proud of all of you and i'm excited to hear about your future. hopefully next summer, i'm planning to do my internship in nashville and i'm looking forward to take a vacation from stilly...ya'll gonna have to swing by good ole nashville someday. i wanted to tell you guys good luck on your finals and you're be within a week! i'm so proud of you guys and keep me posted about your life and i do sure love to hear from you. i'll be working at Bad Brad's all day on graduation day so hopefully i'll see you guys there.

much loves
ashton

Sisterhood Is...

Sisterhood is..showing your pledge sister why she should never drink again....lol.

Thanks for posting that Audrey....I will now be sober for the rest of my life out of pure embarrasment. lol :) I talked FOREVER! Ya...that sobered me right up..;) Glad you girls love me anyway ;)

(and no..I'm not mad you posted it...it is pretty funny...I'm just messin' around!)

The Speeches!

Yes Heather, you were definitely sappy but I loved every minute of it!  Plus, for those of you who may not recall every moment, I captured Heather's and Laura's speeches on video and have posted it for your viewing pleasure :).  Even with all of the chaos, notice all the love!

PS-I know I've been a little post crazy - hope no one minds!

Audrey