Joining the League

Over the last so months I have been going through the process of joining the junior league of Dallas. This is like applying for college, you decide to apply in October, find out you got accepted in February, and have your first meeting in May. My first meeting is tomorrow and I am super excited and also very nervous.

For those of you that don't know what the junior league is don't worry I didn't know either. The JL is an all female service organization that also throws some pretty awesome parties (or so I've heard). One of my very best friends is part of the JL in her town and she just loves it and enjoys the service. She was talking about it and I realized that would be a great place to make more female friends, they are so elusive in a new town.

As for tomorrow I am nervous about what to wear and if I will be the oldest. I have a million stupid fears and to be honest I am still surprised that I am doing this alone. I am excited to see what this chapter has for me and all of the neat girls. I think much of my anxiety is over what I will wear, they said wear your work clothes: yeah I wear jeans and a top most days. Oh well I am sure I will figure it out.

Well I am going to write up the rest of this after the first meeting so you will get the two perspectives together. Eee I can't wait!

The morning of the meeting

Looking good

I admit I woke up early so that I could look my best. I was so anxious about meeting these girls and hoping that they liked me. I wanted to make sure that my hair looked good... that takes time. Over the weekend I had gone to Target so I grabbed a dress, I felt that was probably a good thing to wear.

I loved this part

When I was reading Jesus Calling that morning it had something great to say that was perfect for my day. My mom also reminded me that I am blessed and I am an asset to any group. Isn't she the best ever!

My mom is the best ever!

After the Meeting

After a long day of work I snagged a sandwich since the meeting was from 7-9 and there is nothing worse than being hungry in a long meeting. I got there a few minutes before 7 (I did NOT want to be late) and sat in the room seeing what the other girls are wearing. For the most part there was a wide range of attire and women. Once I realized that the image I had in my head of the women I would meet was wrong I really enjoyed the meeting.

For the most part it was a meeting about the requirements for the year and the nine million things that have to be done to become a member next year. For the most part there are meetings to attend and fun things to do as well. I am very excited about making new friends and enjoying what is to come with this. I will be sure to keep you updated on my adventures in the League!

Yay for new adventures!