Comments on: Sigma Tau http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/ Erin Seabolt Bond Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Erin http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/comment-page-1/#comment-926 Erin Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:12:11 +0000 http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/?p=569#comment-926 Zea, you were such an integral part of Sigma Tau! I'm glad it gave something back to you, as you certainly gave a lot to it (and to us). Zea, you were such an integral part of Sigma Tau! I’m glad it gave something back to you, as you certainly gave a lot to it (and to us).

]]> By: Zea http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/comment-page-1/#comment-914 Zea Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:13:50 +0000 http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/?p=569#comment-914 Thanks for writing this. It brings back great memories for me, too. I really have a great debt of gratitude I owe to you and Sabrina for inviting me to join the club and for encouraging me to be involved. I had spent my whole academic life doing well in classes but never participating in extra-curriculars. Partly I felt it wasn't "cool" (what a ridiculous, juvenile sentiment), but mostly it was because I didn't fancy myself a joiner. However, college is a once in a lifetime (or twice for some of us, happily) experience that is definitely made all the better by being involved in campus activities. The lessons I learned from being a part of Sigma Tau back then have given me the confidence to be involved in stuff at law school, which is also very rewarding. If I hadn't started in undergrad, I don't know that I wold have continued now, so thank you! I also wanted to mention what I remember about when you succeeded Sabrina as president. We had a meeting at your apartment during which you had us write personal goals for how we wanted to improve and enhance our involvement. We reviewed the goals at the end of the semester to see how well we had done. It was a really great motivational exercise, and I remember feeling then (and still feel now) that you are a natural leader. You are kind and gentle yet directed and ambitious. You inspire others to want to live up to your leadership. Thanks for writing this. It brings back great memories for me, too. I really have a great debt of gratitude I owe to you and Sabrina for inviting me to join the club and for encouraging me to be involved. I had spent my whole academic life doing well in classes but never participating in extra-curriculars. Partly I felt it wasn’t “cool” (what a ridiculous, juvenile sentiment), but mostly it was because I didn’t fancy myself a joiner. However, college is a once in a lifetime (or twice for some of us, happily) experience that is definitely made all the better by being involved in campus activities.

The lessons I learned from being a part of Sigma Tau back then have given me the confidence to be involved in stuff at law school, which is also very rewarding. If I hadn’t started in undergrad, I don’t know that I wold have continued now, so thank you!

I also wanted to mention what I remember about when you succeeded Sabrina as president. We had a meeting at your apartment during which you had us write personal goals for how we wanted to improve and enhance our involvement. We reviewed the goals at the end of the semester to see how well we had done. It was a really great motivational exercise, and I remember feeling then (and still feel now) that you are a natural leader. You are kind and gentle yet directed and ambitious. You inspire others to want to live up to your leadership.

]]> By: Erin http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/comment-page-1/#comment-911 Erin Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:57:55 +0000 http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/?p=569#comment-911 Sabrina--you continue to inspire. I feel like I need a good helping of solitude myself. Perhaps it's an only-child thing? Although, I will say that Jesse is the only person I can spend unlimited amounts of time with and not get weary of his company. (I need breaks with everybody else.) Michael, you were always such a wonderful part of the club! I've got my pin too somewhere...I'll have to dig it up. Dana! Hello! I do think Sabrina is superwoman. In fact, I'm certain she's hiding a cape in her place as we speak... Sabrina–you continue to inspire. I feel like I need a good helping of solitude myself. Perhaps it’s an only-child thing? Although, I will say that Jesse is the only person I can spend unlimited amounts of time with and not get weary of his company. (I need breaks with everybody else.)

Michael, you were always such a wonderful part of the club! I’ve got my pin too somewhere…I’ll have to dig it up.

Dana! Hello! I do think Sabrina is superwoman. In fact, I’m certain she’s hiding a cape in her place as we speak…

]]> By: Dana http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/comment-page-1/#comment-910 Dana Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:36:52 +0000 http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/?p=569#comment-910 Hi Erin!! I know I haven't spoken to you in forever, but I thought I ought to throw in my two cents after this post...Ah memories! Participating and presiding over Sigma Tau Delta was definitely a highlight of college for me, not to mention a bright spot on my resume, but I could never have accomplished anything without your--and Sabrina's (hi Sabrina!!!)--leadership and drive that got the club re-energized and thriving once again. I have a huge debt of gratitude to the both of you. I hope life is good and you and Jesse are doing well! (And I laughed about what you wrote about Sabrina--it rings so true! Maybe she is secretly superwoman? ;-) Hi Erin!! I know I haven’t spoken to you in forever, but I thought I ought to throw in my two cents after this post…Ah memories! Participating and presiding over Sigma Tau Delta was definitely a highlight of college for me, not to mention a bright spot on my resume, but I could never have accomplished anything without your–and Sabrina’s (hi Sabrina!!!)–leadership and drive that got the club re-energized and thriving once again. I have a huge debt of gratitude to the both of you. I hope life is good and you and Jesse are doing well!

(And I laughed about what you wrote about Sabrina–it rings so true! Maybe she is secretly superwoman? ;-)

]]> By: Michael Robbins http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/comment-page-1/#comment-909 Michael Robbins Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:35:37 +0000 http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/?p=569#comment-909 I still have my pin...somewhere! It's in the apartment. I saw it while I was moving. Good times :) I still have my pin…somewhere! It’s in the apartment. I saw it while I was moving.

Good times :)

]]> By: Sabrina http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/2009/10/23/sigma-tau/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Sabrina Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:28:38 +0000 http://www.erinseaboltbond.com/?p=569#comment-908 Erin!! I <i>do</i> enjoy intensity. But I think I also pay for my productivity in some ways (ahem, like maybe my seeming inability to sustain long-term, intimate relationships). I spend time recharging! But I do sometimes think that the time I spend in recharge mode is the time that other people spend feeling connected to family and community, and I am envious. Yet, even the enjoyable social activities are still "tasks" in my mentality. It's difficult for me to relax without solitude, and that's just something people can't see. But you're right; I have very fond memories of Sigma Tau. Making something happen, in our own way, it gave us a sense of purpose, and it felt meaningful, and it gives me warm-n-fuzzies when I think back to how much I loved "being in college." And your symposiums were such a hit! The best part is that the chapter is still active; we left a little legacy behind. :) Good luck with your Pod People! I have no doubt that you can easily set some specific goals and attain their lofty heights; you've done it before. A little vision and a lot of excitement can go such a long way. And Erin, I believe you can do it all with more compassion and grace and style than I've ever been able to demonstrate. Don't sweat over quantity; the gift you offer those who know you is quality. Erin!! I do enjoy intensity. But I think I also pay for my productivity in some ways (ahem, like maybe my seeming inability to sustain long-term, intimate relationships). I spend time recharging! But I do sometimes think that the time I spend in recharge mode is the time that other people spend feeling connected to family and community, and I am envious. Yet, even the enjoyable social activities are still “tasks” in my mentality. It’s difficult for me to relax without solitude, and that’s just something people can’t see.

But you’re right; I have very fond memories of Sigma Tau. Making something happen, in our own way, it gave us a sense of purpose, and it felt meaningful, and it gives me warm-n-fuzzies when I think back to how much I loved “being in college.” And your symposiums were such a hit! The best part is that the chapter is still active; we left a little legacy behind. :)

Good luck with your Pod People! I have no doubt that you can easily set some specific goals and attain their lofty heights; you’ve done it before. A little vision and a lot of excitement can go such a long way. And Erin, I believe you can do it all with more compassion and grace and style than I’ve ever been able to demonstrate. Don’t sweat over quantity; the gift you offer those who know you is quality.

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