Dear Sissy,

I know that I often complain about being compared to you, but being compared to you is the least of my worries. I get it, we look alike and somehow that really amazes people (genetics are pretty cool, I guess). But there are more than just physical similarities that I'm lucky to have the same as you. I see so many qualities in myself that are obviously from you, and all of the qualities I still wish to gain. You're the only person in the world that I would want to be compared to for many reasons. As I've gotten older, I've realized that I am extremely lucky to have such as amazing role model in my life.

You are one of the strongest people I know. If it wasn't for our "twin telepathy", I would never know when something was bothering you. You deal with so much, yet never fail to put a smile on your face.

You became independent on you own and so easily (something we both know I struggle with). You had a job in high school, barely relied on our parents, and knew what you wanted to do for the rest of your life by the end of junior year. Somehow, you even became my mom in the process (I'm not all that sure how that happened). You force me to do things on my own when you know I don't truly need the help I'm asking for.

I can't wait to see all of the things you accomplish throughout the rest of your career and life. I can only imagine where your ambition will take you.

Love, your little sister

P.S. I know I annoy you like all of the time, but you have no choice in loving me.