We all know and love the craziness and excitement that surrounds big/little week. The crafts, the surprises, the tricks; I can't get enough of it. However, I don't think my big-little experience would have been the same if I hadn't been able to share it with my twin. My twin is not only one of my sisters, but my absolute best friend. We met before rush and instantly clicked. We both joined the same sorority, and fell in love with the same girl that we wanted as our big sister. While most girls in this situation would have gotten competitive (trust me, I've seen it way too many times) my twin and I encouraged each other and hoped for the best. And then just that happened, we found out we were going to be twins! I will never forget all the hours we spent sitting on my bed trying to crack all the clues our big left us. I'll never forget how awkward we looked when we were serenaded by pledges (and then serenaded again). And I'll never forget how excited we were when we rushed down the basement, arm in arm, to finally meet our big.
Having a twin as special as mine has made my experience in Sigma Kappa so much more. I know that even if we didn't end up in the same sorority, nevertheless as twins, we would be good friends; and that's how I know our friendship is true. Finding a big and gbig is one of the greatest things about Greek life, but nothing can compare to finding the perfect twin. You experience all the amazing parts of the new member process with your twin; which is something you don't do with the rest of your family. Similarly, initiation means that much more when you get to go through it with your best friend. Finally, now that we are becoming bigs to our own perfect littles, we get to share this experience with each other too.
I am so lucky to have a twin as amazing as mine. I wish that all girls in sororities could be as lucky as me. So to Salena, my twin, I want to say thank you. Thank you for being not only my sister but my best friend. Thank you for always laughing and crying with me. Thank you for being adventurous and always down to do crazy and new things with me. Thanks for making me soup and watching Netflix with me every time I come over. Thank you for making me feel like a part of your real family. Thank you for answering your phone at 2 a.m. (or 2 p.m.) and being there for me through everything. Thank you for being you.
