Dear younger not-so-little sister,

It's been about 2 weeks since I left home to start my new adventure as a blossoming college student. I know you've been missing me, so don't try to deny it. I can say this because I'm reluctant to admit that I miss you too. Although I'm off doing brand new things with brand new people, the pictures hanging up on the wall in my dorm always bring me back home and to the memories we've shared. From the day you were born, we shared just about everything: a room, a bed for a short time, meals, clothes, adventures, and most other things. As we grew older, we got a little less willing to share our things, especially food; but we always found a way to express it maturely, even when it mattered.

I can hardly remember things from when we were babies, but overall my favorite memories together have been the ones that we've made in the past year. I know we haven't been as close as we used to be when we were younger, but I have watched grow up from a child into a young woman right before my very eyes. As you matured, we've been able to share more wholesome, impactful moments that you will hopefully remember for the rest of your life.

Although we've started to go our separate ways, nothing will change the love I have for you. Nothing will change the times we have spent together. Nothing will change the traditions we have. If you think that we won't keep going to half-priced sushi lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays when I'm home from school, you're crazy. If you think that we won't go for drives or go shopping or get coffee together, then you're simply ludicrous. If you think that being away from home will cause me in some way to love you any less, you've absolutely lost your mind.

While I won't be home nearly as often anymore, nothing will change. Our bedroom may seem a little quieter, but it will never be for too long. Although you can be the most annoying little human on the planet at times, I still love you.

Remember that time when a stupid boy broke your heart and we took a secret ride to Wawa even though it was midnight and I only had my probationary license? Even though it took every ounce of strength for me to not break that kid's nose, I was so happy I could be there for you. Maybe I can't jump in my car and drive an hour and 20 minutes on any given night; but whenever I come home, we'll drive around for hours if that's what you need. I will always be here for you.

This letter seems a little sappy considering I just "Skyped" you yesterday, but I really do miss the time we've had together. I just want you to remember that I'm never more than a phone call away and that I'll be home before you know it.

I love you (most of the time), and I'll see you soon.

Love,
Your big sister