My sister and I are six years apart to the day. Yes, we share the same birthday and everything. In the beginning of our sister-ship, we didn’t get along. She even said on the day I was born that I was her best birthday present and her worst nightmare. Apparently, she was an intelligent and witty six-year-old.
There were too many years between us for a while. But as we both grew up, we were lucky enough to get closer and closer. Now, she is my best friend and I don’t know what I would do without her. I will never admit any of this to her in person, but over the years, she has taught me so much and given me advice which has helped to shape me into the person I am today. Here are a “few” of the million things that have stuck with me:
1. That she is an alien. I found out later on that this one was not true. I was about six years old. No, I’m still not over it.
2. Garage sale shop--you’ll save a lot of money, especially if you bargain.
3. Don’t be scared to bargain. You’re not making deals as good as they could be. Man up.
4. Never settle for ANYTHING. You deserve a lot more than you think you do.
5. Any fight can be resolved if you love someone enough.
6. When someone is driving around you horribly, never flip them off. They may actually be insane and could hurt you if you pick the wrong fight. Seriously, no matter how badly you want to flip them off, don’t do it.
7. You will, in fact, one day be proud of and laugh at the ridiculous nicknames you have been given. (Yes, I have accepted the nickname Chickenbutt, Sarah. Thanks.)
8. Neutral colors never fail. Especially with nail polish.
9. Never be mean to anyone, you never know what they are going through.
10. Be kind to strangers when they compliment you. As strange as it may get, it may have taken them A LOT of courage to say that to you.
11. It is possible to say you’re not interested in someone without being rude or harsh about it.
12. Kill them with kindness, especially if someone treats you horribly. Don’t give them the satisfaction of making you upset. It’s not worth your energy.
13. Every animal deserves to be rescued and helped. They can’t do it by themselves.
14. D.I.Y. projects aren’t as impossible as they may seem.
15. A “quick trip” to one store is never quick and usually ends up being to about 12 stores.
16. You can’t fix everything no matter how badly you may want to.
17. When someone doesn’t want to be your friend anymore out of nowhere, and for no good reason, say BYE.
18. Enjoy being young and in college. You’ll miss it later.
19. Party.
20. Dance like a fool, because it’s fun.
21. A good board game with the right people is the perfect fix for a bad week.
22. Take risks. Especially if there’s a chance for more happiness.
23. Keep your receipts.
24. Use coupons.
25. Forgive, but don’t forget.
26. Give things you don’t really need to people who do.
27.Love unconditionally, even though it hurts sometimes.
So once you get to a certain age, age between siblings doesn’t matter anymore. And honestly, you love them from day one and forever more. But be thankful for every single second you have with them. They really teach you a lot more than you could ever imagine.
