To my beautiful sister,

It seems like yesterday we were little kids running around the backyard, playing in that little turtle sandbox or swinging on that forest green swing set. It is hard to believe we are much older now. We are at an age where we start finding our “big girl jobs,” and it seems like every time we get on Facebook someone else is engaged or having kids.

I know as we have gotten older and we have started to try and pave our own ways and it feels like we sometimes lose touch. I know that seems impossible, because we used to share a room and a dresser and basically everything else, but sometimes life has a really funny way of making you lose sight of what is really important. Honestly, I cannot stress how important you are to me.

I want to thank you for always knowing what to say. You know that when I call you crying about a bad day or running into an ex-boyfriend that I do not want advice. I need someone to listen to my overdramatic rants and tell me I am being completely rational. The hourly encouraging text messages of cat gifs and Taylor Swift lyrics do not hurt either.

Also, I cannot thank you enough for being my friend always, because sometimes it is really hard to be my friend. You are still there for me when I yell and take my anger out on you. You still love me when I say you are the absolute worst over the dumbest things. I cannot recall one time that I have called on you that you did not come running with my favorite movies and candy when I wanted to shut out the rest of the world.

Not only have you been there for me and loved me when I absolutely did not deserve it, you have taught me so much. You have taught me to smile a lot. Even though you like to claim you are a pessimist, you are an optimist at heart. You see the good in everyone and everything. I never realized how much you make me smile until I see your articles on The Odyssey website or you find a new band and binge on them until you know every single song and their whole band bio.

You also taught me that it is okay to be a little different. For two people who look alike, I like to think we are polar opposites. You are truly unique, a true individual! You are someone I strive to be like everyday. You are deep and artistic. Honestly, I cannot think of anyone as witty and thoughtful as you.

I could go on and on about how much I love you and everything you have done for me. However, I am going to go ahead and end this embarrassing rant I try to call an article with this: I may have gained many more sisters, but nothing beats you.