To my older brother,

Neither of us are the lovey-dovey type, so here's a little letter to make up for that and show you how grateful I am to have you in my life. Although you're not the older sister I secretly wished you were when we were younger, you're still pretty great.

Thanks for doing everything first, for paving the way and showing me how it's done.

I wouldn't even be close to where I am now without you.

Thanks for always being protective of me, even when you don't realize it.

Because that is your job as an older brother, after all.

Thanks for years of showing me affection through countless punches in the arm.

A bruise from your brother is always better than a hug, right?

Thanks for always making me laugh with our stupid shared sense of humor.

Keep the instagram videos of fluffly golden retriever puppies and ridiculous memes coming.

Thanks for always making fun of me.

Even though growing up you made me cry a million times, I think it's safe to say all those years of teasing has made me a better person.

Thanks for being the kind of person I am proud to call an older brother.

I'll never get tired of the inevitable "so and so's little sister" title that comes with having an older brother.

Thanks for being the best!

- Your little sister