From the day I was born, you've been my built-in best friend, my protector, and also at times my number one enemy. But I will always love you because having you as a big brother is the best blessing I have in life.

When we were little I constantly remember being told, "You may think you hate each other now, but you'll be best friends one day." And I constantly remember thinking, "There's no way." Now looking back at it, I'm sorry for being your annoying little sister who ratted you out for every little thing you did and some things you didn't do. But even when I was a jerk to you, you'd always be the first one to have my back.

While I always acted like I didn't really care, I cried every time you left overnight for a sports camp, Boy Scout camp, and the biggest one..college. I remember coming back from volleyball practice when you left for college and sat on the floor of your bedroom crying that I didn't want to be an only child. Everything's better when you're here.

Being home again like I have these past few months have been super hard and super strange, but you've made me feel better every day by telling me jokes and showing me memes, but most importantly by telling me I'm going to be okay from a combination of your honest belief and some Google searches. You've always been one to tell it like it is and right now I truly thank you for that.

The true reason I'm writing this is that soon it will be time to say goodbye again, but I wanted you to know that while I may be upset when you leave, I'm so proud of who you've become and excited to see where this journey takes you. I am beyond lucky to have you as my big brother. Thank you for sharing your kindness and witty humor into my life daily. There's no one else I'd rather be stuck with my whole life.

P.S. Thank you for feeding and walking the dog almost daily. I think I'll miss that the most.