Dear 'Lil Sis,
I miss you beyond belief. It's so weird not living in a house with you after bickering for 12 years, and while you may think I don't miss that at all, I do. Yes, I miss our fights.
Before I left, I tried to impart to you what little wisdom I had to give. I never would've thought a few short months would give me so much more to share with you. I've learned a lifetime of lessons all in one semester, and you need to know each and every one of the things I am about to tell you.
First, I need you to learn how to study now. I know it seems obvious, but I really had no idea how to study when I got here. You'd think after 13 years of grade school and actually making it to college would've taught me how to study, but you'd also be very wrong in that assumption. I failed two tests thinking that very thing. Studying isn't just going to class and listening like it is for you now. Instead, I have to actually sit down and read the material and hope for success. No, college isn't the hardest thing you'll ever do, but yes, it does require actual effort.
You also need to get used to flexibility. You like your routine, but college likes spontaneity. One day I'll have 2 classes that end before 11 am, and another I'll have 4 classes and 2 meetings that don't end until 6 pm. Sometimes, I have no idea what I have to do in the day. It will definitely throw you off, and I've already forgotten at least 4 things just within the last week.
Finally, please don't feel too much pressure being the younger sibling. I know I felt tons of stress knowing that I was the first, but there is only two of us, so you'll probably feel the same in reverse. Take the lessons I learned the hard way and avoid them at all costs, and please don't forget that you are you, no matter who you feel like you have to be. You are beautiful just the way you are, and I would never change a thing about you. You'll do the best you can, and that will be more than enough to get you wherever you're going.
Try to stop growing up too fast. I miss you being shorter than me. I love you so much, and I'll always be proud of how strong and resourceful you are.
All my love,
Sissy :)
