Why I love Chi Omega…you would think after being in Chi O for three years I would be able to come up with an answer off the top of my head. I don’t think I’ll ever have the words to do this home justice, so instead I tell you about the little things that I love the most.
When I think about why I love Chi Omega I think about Emily Small and her big orange speaker and the one time she went door to door in the house and got all 75 girls to have a dance party on a Tuesday night in the hallway.
I think about my roommate/bff, Caroline Miller, and how her closet has turned into the go to place when you’re in need of business casual clothes. I think we have visitors in need of clothes at least once a week and we absolutely love it.
I think about Grace Beardsley and her passion for social justice combined with her humor. She’s going to change the world for good, I know that for a fact.
I think about madam pres, Mallie, and her money jokes at chapter. Also remember the one time she played the Jonas Brothers during chapter? She’s so good to us.
I think about caf dates with Alana Vaughn and Morgan Baylor. They’re a couple of years younger than me but they teach me so much about empathy and vulnerability. Also about how to eat well in the caf.
I think about the nights we have exec meetings in my room. Usually there’s coffee and some sort of dessert. We talk about important Chi O things some but we also goof off and talk about having a function at top golf. One of these days we’ll get them to lower their price to rent it out.
I think about how excited literally everyone gets when the jingle bells trap remix comes on at any function (Step Sing 2018 Women’s Champs baby!!!)
I think about Anna Sager and Llewellyn South and that time they came to sit with me in the hospital that one time I hospitalized myself for going to a workout class. Pro tip: do not ask your ER nurse about the weirdest thing she’s seen in the ER.
I think about Claire Cassetta and how I could hear her laugh through the walls when we lived down the hall from each other in the house and how she is the most passionate philanthropy director I’ve ever witnessed. Her passion for Make-A-Wish has made our philanthropy what it is today. I am so thankful!
I think about Maddy Rousseaux and her love for the caf. Also her dance moves. She can make anyone laugh and owns who she is 100% of the time.
I think about the charcuterie and book exchange Christmas party I planned with Caroline Miller and Hannah Harris. It was the Christmas party of our dreams. At the end of it sweet Kate Verlander got behind the piano and we all sang worship songs. Goodness gracious, what a sweet memory. Also not to flex but we make a dang good cheese board.
I think about my little, Liza Thornell. One of nearest and dearest friends who knows me better than anyone. She’s incentive to stay in Birmingham so I can be here for her senior year (I’m not crying, you are). She calls me higher and is the most loyal friend. Classic 6w7.
Y’all, I could go on and on. This home has always been an invitation to freedom. Freedom to love and be loved. Freedom to be 100% me. Chi Omega has been one of my most cherished gifts of college and one of the things that has impacted me the most! I could not be more thankful for the house with red door!
- Haley Joe Febrey
