My family is one of the most important things in my life. I could write a list of cliché and cheesy quotations about how "friends come and go, but family is forever" or how my sisters and I are "sisters by blood; friends by choice" and sound like a clearance hallmark card, but while those quotations are true they don't explain why spending time with my family is more important to me than anything else.
Sisters are, as trite as it is to say, best friends you were lucky enough to be related to. My sisters and I have more inside jokes than I could list off- we're those sisters who have a tone of voice that we use to talk to each other. We goof off more than we talk to each other in seriousness, and we can always bring each other up when another is feeling down. My sisters and I are like each others' personal cheerleaders when we need it, and humble each other when our egos over-inflate. Nothing can compare to having your sister scream for you at sports meets, but tell you that your selfie on Instagram made your look fat an hour later. Not to mention the fact that I have two extra closets that I can steal borrow clothes from when I need them. (What? You borrowed my sandals that one time so it only makes sense that I treat your closet like an extension of mine while you're off at college.)
My parents mean everything to me. Though every girl my age says this, my mom really is my best friend. Everyone loves to act embarrassed by their parents when they're in their early teens, but as you get older you find a new appreciation for them. I love my mom more than anything; I can talk to her about anything or nothing and I would never get bored. She's someone I can talk to about anything that is going on in my life and I know that she'll be there for me and give me the best advice she possibly can. My dad is one of my biggest supporters. Whenever I spend time with him, which I wish I could do more often, he always tells me about how proud he is of me and it means a lot to me--he doesn't have low standards for the people he is proud of. Conversations with my dad are priceless; we can talk about anything from terribly bad puns and jokes to current events, world history, and politics. I owe credit to him for introducing me to my love of history and current events from way back when I was 7 or 8 and we would talk about world wars and D-Day on our way to school.
I'd pick spending time with my family over material items any day. Though some people might find it odd that my schedule often includes things like hanging out with my dad or going to lunch with my mom and grandparents, there is no way I would skip out on priceless memories and experiences with the people I love.
