Fraternity

So being in a fraternity has been really great to me. I went against what my parents were telling me about them and all the stereotypes I heard about them and found one that is so awesome! I pledged to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America back in Fall 2000 and haven't regretted that decision. It has been one of the staples in my life since then and helps me push forward. Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian will always be true to me.

My chapter means the world to me in allowing me to stay active after graduating college. I still have the feeling of being wanted or needed by them. Even if I didn't have that feeling I'd still show up to meetings and events just because I have that privilege. Not only is it a privilege but I feel it to be a responsibility as a Sinfonian to remain active after college. "Work for Sinfonia and Sinfonia will work for you. Live for Sinfonia and Sinfonia with live for you." The more I put in to this fraternity the more I see coming back my way. It's not always noticeable at first but after it's given back to you and you realize it it makes it that much better.

This fraternity has changed my parents' opinion about fraternities even if it is ever so slight a change. I think I would have hardened their opinion had I joined any other fraternity. So I'm happy about that and I just wanted to share that on here.

Mmmm, pizza....

So I just got back from eating dinner at a local pizza place near campus. I'm so full! And I have lunch for several days!! Woot!

Now that the excitement of starting my own blog has worn off a little bit I'd like to use this opportunity to talk about a subject that I've been becoming more concerned about recently. The Environment. The more I think about it, the more I worry that if we don't do something about our wasteful ways then there won't be any way of fixing it.

I'm currently reading "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" by Thomas L. Friedman. I highly suggest you find it and read it for yourself.
I've also read recently "The Green Collar Economy" by Van Jones. It is an awesome book that shows you the possibilities of what could transpire in America if we had a full-blown "New Deal" style push towards becoming a more environmentally sound nation. I also highly suggest you read it as well. After reading it I felt, in a sense, empty that the U.S. hasn't made a stronger push towards being more oil independent among other things. This nation has so much potential to set the standard to the rest of the world yet it sits wasted.

This "green" bug I have is a start and I really want to see it grow throughout my life. I already recycle paper, plastics, etc. when possible but that's just not enough. I will do more and I'll definitely blog about it.

Woohoo! Blogging from my HELIO!

Ah! This is my first blog!! This is a little exciting. Thank you Elliot for showing me yours and getting me interested in starting my own.