Dear Cam,

It's always been the two of us. We were born only two years and two months apart, making us inseparable and handful for mom and dad. Between sharing a room and summers with the grandparents, there wasn't much room for us to not get along.

Then, when I was seven and you were five, we got the news that we'd have to adjust to a new sibling. Of course there was a feeling of excitement, but I don't think we were fully prepared to imagine our dynamic duo turning into a trio. Our tea parties watching Cartoon Network would be compromised. Our undivided attention from a babysitter and parents would be altered. But you know what? We made it.

Later on down the road, our relationship was tested once we weathered the storm in a new elementary school in Pennsylvania. We no longer shared a room at this point and we had the opportunity to customize our rooms, mine being pink and purple and yours being two shades of blue. Still, our rooms were right across from each other if we needed anything.

I went off to college the fall of 2014 and instantly, our relationship changed. I hadn't expected this. I would be only two hours away in Philadelphia, but it seemed like we both dropped the ball on keeping in touch since we would both get updates on each other via mom. You transferred to a new high school and I wasn't able to help with the transition. I look back at that time and wish I was more proactive in sending a simple text or randomly calling you to check on you.

Now as you prepare to go off to college, I can't help but feel especially emotional, but not because I'm sad. It's because I'm proud of the man you are becoming. I get excited thinking about the new friends and memories you will make, just like I did in my first two years of college. It's a totally different experience from what you see on TV or what you hear about in high school, but it's still worth the anticipation.

I'm halfway through college and you're just getting started. We've dealt with the loss of loved ones, the "hardships" of being older siblings, and overcoming our ugly years in middle school. As you head to college, I want you to remember that it's OK to mess up. It is difficult to have your time management down pat freshman year, but you will learn. You'll learn how to spend your money wisely and figure out what study habits work best for you. All of these things will come with time and you'll get those A's if you work for them.

We may not always see eye to eye or agree on who the best rapper is, but I'm here. I will always be here. Whether you're stressing at school or need some advice, I'm only a call or text away.

Your adventure is just beginning and I can't wait to see where it takes you.

Love, Your Sometimes Overbearing Older Sister