It all started a few weeks ago, when Dad called to ask if I would go with him to a special reception at the UA School of Law to honor Dean Gamble. Apparently, Dean Gamble was head honcho back when Dad was a law student in the 1980s. The reception was set for Monday, April 4th at 5:00 p.m. So for the rest of the week, I told my friends about this reception and even bought a new dress! When Monday rolled around, my OM 300 class ended early giving me just enough time to change and freshen up.
Little did I know, there was no reception. At least, not at the Law School.
Turns out, my wonderful sorority sisters had conspired with my parents! Instead of meeting with law faculty, I was actually being tapped for The XXXI, an exclusive honor society for women at the University of Alabama! Thankfully, Dad had developed this whole elaborate story to make sure that I was dressed nicely - not wearing my traditional shorts and t-shirt. Never been so shocked in my entire life! The whole week, I was convinced that my friend and neighbor Hilary Moore was being tapped as the honorary senior. So happy this turned out to be wrong :)
One funny side note - while shopping with Mom the weekend before, I mentioned that my one regret in college was not being chosen to join The XXXI. Still shocked she didn't blurt out the secret then and there!
So, needless to say - I had an absolutely wonderful Honors Week! And tonight, the 31 members of the 23rd Order will be dressed in white for our official induction into The XXXI. What a dream come true!
