Grinds My Gears...Winter Edition

 

You know what really Grinds My Gears...new things. In particular, new Greek lettered organizations. Its 2010 and there are orgs that are less than 10 years old confusing and crowding the Greek pool. Now I know what you're thinking; "There was a time when YOUR organization was new too and someone probably felt the same way", and to you I would reply.. "mind your damned business!" lol. You are right to have that opinion, however, during the time my organization was created, there was a dire need for representation of a marginalized group of women. Hence, building a foundation that has endured over the past 30 years, and will continue to thrive for many more. 

In the last 10 years...what has been the dire need? We have had the ENTIRE world at our fingertips for nearly since the early '90s, and you mean to tell me NO OTHER organization grabbed your attention?! Hogwash! There's an organization for everyone and everything: Blacks, Latinos, Blacks/Latinos, Whites, Chinese, Southeast Asian, West Indian, LGBT, European, Multicultural...the list goes on. Yet we STILL have schools sprouting up organizations that claim they bring a "new perspective" or "revolve around the individual." Again, I say: Hogwash! 

You're confusing eager young freshman and school administration! You have no idea what it is like to build, nuture, and expand a niche organization across the country amidst the stigmas and rumors that plague the Greek community. Therefore, you decide to "make your own" to offer a choice?! On what grounds?! I can assure you that what you are striving for already exists. Do your research and join the fight, you're only hurting yourself and the rest of us by creating another version of something that already exists.

.....And that's what Grinds My Gears.