You love them, you hate them, but at the end of the day you wouldn't be able to survive without them. This one is for the older sisters, the ones who stayed up with you when your parents went to sleep and the ones who taught you how to do your makeup. There are a few things I want to thank you for.

Thank you for being my second closet, despite not having your permission to wear anything in it. Thank you for dealing with it when I got special treatment for being the baby of the family. Thank you for helping me grow up to be who I am today. Thank you for suffering through the matching outfits that our parents forced us to wear, because I was so excited to be dressed just like my big sister. Thank you for telling me all your crazy stories from when you went out with your friends. Thank you for making a good impression on our high school teachers because they automatically liked me more. But most of all, thank you for being you.

Because of you, I've learned how to love and how to be strong. You've taught me to stand up for myself, even when it's hard. I've learned from your mistakes as well as your success. Watching you grow and move into different stages of your life has set the bar for me and even now, there is always the motivation to be just like my big sister. You continue to make me a better person.

I want you to know I appreciate everything you've ever done for me, and I want nothing less than the best for you. And even though we've grown up and are no longer having late-night conversations in our bunk beds, you'll always be my go-to sleepover buddy. You're my best friend, forever and always, sis.