Induction

Yesterday was a snowy day. There isn't much to report on that besides the fact that I entered a photo contest my school was giving and won. I'm swinging by the office on Tuesday to pick up my free "swag" from the contest. I wonder what it is...
So on to today! I was nervous and excited and anxious and terrified since I awoke this morning. Today was finally induction day. I didn't know what would be happening. After my classes finished up, I changed into my hot pink button down and flats. I looked pretty good I think. Jen got there a little while after me and we sat together talking. The Kappas were in the room across the hall prepping it for the ceremony, so we had to wait in another room. We waited, and waited, and waited some more. Jen and I spoke and gradually got to know each other. We spent around 45mins together just bantering and throwing ideas back and forth on how we thought the ceremony would go. Sky came into the room and told us everything was ready. This was it. Jen and I went into the hallway, but we entered the room one at a time. I went first while Jen stayed in the hall. I had to keep my eyes closed and let Sky lead me. When inside the room, the Kappas went in a circle asking me questions (to which I say the basic "I do"). There were a few questions which caused difficulty though. Why did I want to join the sorority? What can I bring to the table? Use 3 words to describe yourself. I was so nervous, and didn't expect those questions. I said some stupid answers, they laughed, and I finished. I had to repeat an oath vowing to be loyal to the sorority (I'm still not able to see anything by the way). Sky led me out of the room and it was Jen's turn. She looked so scared going in. I heard them laughing the same way they did with me. She came out, and then we walked in together (still keeping our eyes closed). We were handed a strange tube (which turned out to be a candle). I went first and lit a candle representing my joining asa pledge. Jen lit her candle as well. We stood in front of the room and repeated the oath together in unison. Once we finished, we were told to hold out our right arms. They proceeded to tie a bracelet onto our wrists. It's pink and silver with a diamond shaped bead in the middle and represents our loyalty to the sorority. We can't take the bracelet off until we officially cross over and become a sister instead of a pledge. Jen and I finally opened our eyes and they congratulated us. We all took photos, then Sky took Jen and I back to our original waiting room for a meeting. We were both presented with binders. I won't go into detail, but there's A LOT of work to do in the future for this sorority. Homework, dress codes, note taking, socializing, and making sure to carry the essentials (hair spray, nail polish remover, scrunchies, pads/tampons, etc..) in case a sister needs them. By next Friday, I have to memorize the Kappa Commandments, the oath, and the Greek alphabet. And I need to start texting all of the members of Kappa by Sunday so I get to know them a little more. Jen and I also both need pink tie-dye shirts dyed the same shade of pink. This is impossible unless both shirts are dyed at the same time with the same mix of color. So Jen invited me to come over to her apartment on Wednesday and dye our shirts together. Since she's my pledge sibling, I don't mind hanging out. I really should get to know her a little better.
Pledging is going to be a lot of work, but I already know it's going to be worth it.