My sister and I have never been super close, nor have we always gotten along. We’ve definitely had our rough patches and gotten in our fair share of fights, but that has never stopped me from loving her. She is my little sister, so I have always wanted nothing more than to protect her and make sure that she’s living a life that she loves and that she’s having fun while doing it.

Even though college has split us apart geographically, it has definitely brought us closer and made our bond stronger. Never before had I ever wanted to admit that I missed my sister until I was miles away from home and wanted nothing more than to be there to ask her how her day was. I mean of course we text and Snapchat each other ridiculous filters, but it's not the same as getting to be there with her in person.

Now that I’m leaving for college a second time in the next couple of weeks, it saddens me to know that I will have to leave my sister once again. However, I know it’ll strengthen our bond even more than it already has. So if you have a sibling yourself that you are close to and are leaving for college, whether it be the first time or one of many, many thoughts may be running through your head. So as I go to leave once again, these are the only things I can’t help but think when it comes to my little sister.

1. "Is she going to miss me as much as I’m going to miss her?"

Probably not, but one can hope so right!

2. "She’s probably going to steal all of my clothes while I’m gone"

Guess that just means I’m going to have to take all the good ones with me.

3. "I’m not going to be able to protect her from all the creepy boys and petty girls"

Good thing there's social media, that way I can still keep an eye on all those creeps!

4. "But at least I don’t have to fight with her about who gets to take a shower first"

Instead, I get to use a dorm shower….great!!!

5. "But I also can’t use her closet as a second wardrobe when I need the ONE specific shirt to match my outfit"

Maybe I'll just pack it with my things before I leave and pray she doesn't notice!

6. "How's my diet going to stay on track without my little personal nutritionist?"

Who’s going to be there to make sure that my healthy food is always as yummy as her’s and make me delicious (healthy) treats whenever I ask?

7. "But still be down to stuff our faces with doughnuts when the occasion calls for it?"

Because we all know that doughnuts are life and make any situation a little bit better!

8. "And who’s going to watch Harry Potter movies with me over and over again?"

And know every scene because we’ve watched them both too many times to count, and understand just how OBSESSED I AM with Harry Potter and how I pray for my Hogwarts letter still!

9. "And who's going to have Grey's Anatomy marathons with me every single day?"

No one else can understand how much Derek's death really did affect me, or how I rewatch old episodes because of how much I miss Mark and Lexie.

10. "Hopefully, she can come down and visit me!"

Getting to see her when I visit home is definitely a blast, so can you even imagine what it would be like if she visited me!

11. "If I can’t make it home for her homecoming and prom, I’m probably going to cry."

She’s just going to be so beautiful, and I definitely can’t miss that!

12. "Who's going to take cute pictures of me by random objects, and even get the candids when I don't ask?"

Because we all know that the candid shots are the best ones

13. "And who's going to be her personal photographer for all the events in her life?"

I mean I know that she's got her best friends and her momma, but let's be honest, no one captures the moment like a big sister!

14. Who's going to tell me what I should and shouldn't spend my money on when I go shopping?"

Because we all know that little sisters are never afraid to share their opinion on anything, even when it's not what we want to hear!

15. "Finally, what am I going to do without my sister by my side?"

Obviously, I get annoyed with her sometimes, but like she's my sister and I still need her there with me!

To my little sister, I will miss you so much while I'm away, but know that I'll be home before you know it for a visit. You are a bigger part of my life than you even realize, and leaving you is definitely a struggle, and it doesn't get any easier every time I do it. So here's to you little sis and all the thoughts I have when I think of you. But never forget, I love you mucho!