A Letter To My Big Sister,

Growing up with both a sister and a brother, I got the best of both worlds. As close as I am to my brother, I am even closer to my sister. I mean, we have to be since we shared a room for like eight years. So here is a letter to you, to show you how much I appreciate you.

We are probably the last people to talk about our love and emotions for each other. The thought of hugging each other makes us gag. But with every gag is a giggle, because we know that we love each other without having to say it or show it in the traditional way. Just know that when I make fun of you it is me saying that despite all of the crazy things you do, I still love you unconditionally. Just know that when I become best friends with your significant others, it is really me getting to know them better so I know if they are worthy of dating someone so special. Just know that when I make you watch my favoriite TV shows with me, it's because I want you to be a little bit a part of every aspect of my life.

You are a great big sister and I have learned so much not only from your words but your actions. You are so educated and always taught me to "stay woke." Your actions for protesting for equality and educating me on social justice issues has had a huge impact on me becoming the person that I am today.

There will be no other person that will have as much as an impact as you do on me. I will never be able to read anyone else's mind. No one else will be able to decode what I said to our parents when I talk too fast with food in my mouth. No one else will understand all of the references I make even when I don't remember where they are from.

With everyone I meet in life, no one will compare to you. I don't say it because I hate emotions, but you are my favorite person and I love you. I can't wait to travel and have so many adventures with you!

Love,

Your Baby Sister