I've always believed in the notion that soul mates aren't just a romantic thing, and that you have more than one in your lifetime. A soulmate is someone who, in simplest terms, makes your soul flourish and smile. And that's what you are to me. I truly believe we were meant to be in each others' lives.

Ever since I could walk, I would follow you around. I didn't realize until we had a younger sibling how annoying that must have been! I have never looked up to anyone the way I look up to you, even to this day. I've always wanted to be just like you growing up, and I believe this has made me who I am today; granted, I'm nothing like you now, but you've shaped me into me.

When you decided to be homeschooled, I decided I wanted to as well. That was one of the worst things I've ever chosen to do in my life, but I felt like I was the coolest person ever because you seemed so cool.

When we were young, and neither of us was brave enough to ride in the inner-tubes on the river without each other, but you decided to step up and try it all by yourself, I decided to, even though you were scared when you did it. You still looked cool, and I wanted to look cool too.

It was never just about wanting to be just like you though; that's not why I believe you're the most important person in my life. It was about the school nights when we'd stay up together laughing so loud Mom would have to tell us to go to sleep. It was about how we just seemed to click when around each other.

How, when I was nervous or sad, you'd make me feel better without even saying a single word. How, now that you live in a different state and are living your own life, I feel like something is missing at all times. How, even though I know you don't share my sentiments, even though you see me as the annoying little sibling you can't seem to shake, I will always want you in my life.

You are the most important person in my life. No one has always been there for me except you. I will always cherish you, even when you don't.

Love,

Your Annoying Little Sister