From the moment you entered my life, you've been my best friend. Through the good times and the bad, you've been the one by my side. All the late nights, early mornings, and stupid fights over whose clothes are whose—I wouldn't want those spent with anyone but you. Even though I already blow up your phone everyday with texts and snapchats obsessing over how much I love you, I want to remind you how much you mean to me.
1. You're my partner in crime.
2. You are beautiful inside and out.
I know you may not hear this everyday, but it's true. You are gorgeous and stunning and you have the biggest heart humanly possible. I can see how much you care about those around you and that itself is beautiful. Please never forget how special you are.
3. I don't even mind third wheeling with you and your boyfriend.
In fact, I love it. I'm so happy that you've found someone who makes you so happy and I'm even happier that him and I are friends. There's peace of mind in knowing that he knows I would physically harm him if he ever hurt you. But seriously, you two are perfect and I want to be the aunt to your children.
4. You were there for all my awkward stages and don’t judge me for them.
Okay, maybe just a little bit, but let’s not forget you were just as awkward. I had bangs across my forehead until fourth grade? You had a palate expander and head gear. The awkwardness was shared and will forever be cherished in memory.
5. You've given me a list of memories that goes on and on and on.
Like that one time we fell through the ice on the golf cart or the time we spontaneously drove to North Carolina through a snow storm? Good times. And let's not forget our choreographed dance moves when we go out to the bar.
6. You are insanely smart.
Even though I tricked you into giving me your money and doing my chores when we were younger. But hey, that ACT score though!
7. You always know the right thing to say.
You were there for me through one of the hardest times of my life, no questions asked. If it was 2:00 a.m. and I needed to talk to you, there you were FaceTime calling me to make sure I was okay. I am so thankful for your effortless ability to cheer me up no matter the circumstance.
8. And I appreciate the tough love when it’s needed.
Just like you always know the right thing to say when I’m upset, you also know how to keep me in check when I start slipping into bad habits. Whether it be keeping me from talking to that f**k boy at the bar, or making sure my ex’s number and social media stays blocked, you’re always looking out for me.
9. You get me and I get you.
Sometimes I swear we can speak telepathically. People get scared when they’re around the two of us because we get really excited and start making weird noises that only we understand the meaning to. We love the same movies, hate the same people, and have become masters of “the look.”
10. You inspire me everyday.
Your passion and drive are contagious. When you want something, you work your butt off for it and you get it--no matter what it takes. Sometimes, I wish I could be half as motivated as you are. I know as your older sister I’m supposed to be your role model, but you are just as much my role model, too. I look up to you everyday.
11. I'm so excited for your future.
You’re not a baby anymore and as much as that terrifies me, I’m also super excited. I cannot wait to go to college with you, and live in our first house together, and be maid of honors in each other’s weddings someday. You have an insanely bright future ahead of you and I cannot wait to see where life takes you. I will always be your biggest fan and number one supporter.
