Convention Blog #1: Letters From El Paso
What up SWD,
So my journey across the Southwest began today when me, and my select group of other con-goers took off from Arlington around 12:30 this afternoon. We left with the intent of caravanning with Jack Lee (Delta Sigma Sponsor and Candidate for National VPSA), but we kind of left at staggered times and…well let’s just say I haven’t exactly seen them since we last separated at a Pizza Hut in Colorado City, TX. So it’s been me, Kaylen (KKY Delta Sigma), Jessica and Dustin (both TBS Gamma Nu) for the first leg of this trip: 8 1/2 hours from Arlington to El Paso, and I gotta say…so far, so good! Pretty much just been an open road, good tunes, and brother/sisterhood.
Leg two to Phoenix is tomorrow, and I’m excited to wake up at 6:30 AM to get it kicked off! 6 1/2 hour drive to Phoenix then NATIONAL CONVENTION!!! I’m excited, in case you can’t tell. I’ll probably have more for you guys tomorrow and through the week. For now, hope to see you in PHX!
AEA,
Powers
PS – Just a note, the La Quinta in El Paso is actually nicer than the Hilton I stayed in in San Antonio over the weekend for DCI…go figure.
Funny Thing Happened Today…
So, today I had an interview for an on-campus position in our career services office at UTA. I believe it went well enough, especially once I sat down and they asked me their first question:
“What are five adjectives that describe you?”
At first, I was at a loss…I’ve always had a hard time just describing myself, especially in just five words. But then I remembered, I have seven words (Hint: they’re the inspiration for the name of this blog) which I am supposed to aspire to. So I give off a slight chuckle, and say “Heh, I almost wish you had given me seven words” and name off the ones I most identify with.
So what does this really have to do with anything? Well, it made me realize something: This fraternity has not only helped me in a social aspect, but it has given me tangible life skills. Throughout that interview, I found myself citing experiences gained through Kappa Kappa Psi (In between telling them how my HS Economics teacher inspired me and why I would choose to be, of all animals, a laughing hyena). I found myself telling them about the time management skills I have earned here, that I have become a more responsible person and can now work better as part of a team because of these experiences. In one year of experience with KKPsi, I have earned so much.
So, I want to ask…what have you gained from being in the organization? For me, it’s been a strong network of friends and skills I will carry with me throughout my life. Perhaps it’s different for other people our there in the SWD.
AEA always,
Powers “Reptile” Bilodeau
PS – I’ll update later if I get the job 
