There are no words to explain how proud I am of you. You are my best friend, my protector, and the one I want to kill the most. But most importantly, you are my big brother.

As your last few weeks of high school come to an end, a piece of my heart breaks. I no longer have someone to make weird faces at in the hallway. I don’t have someone who I can just go up to and ask for money when I want to drink.

I don’t have my protector to protect me anymore.

As you reach this huge milestone in your life, I can’t express how happy I am for you. You have been through hell and back the last few years, but you always put others before yourself.

I remember you getting on the school bus for the very first time. I remember watching you start your first day of Pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, and more.

Now? I'm going to watch you on June 15th, walk across the grass in your green graduation gown, to receive your high school diploma. I can't say that my eyes will be dry because I know I will be choking back the tears with a smile on my face.

You are the reason for who I am today. I wish I was as smart as you. I wish I was as intelligent, and I wish I was never compared to you because we are the complete opposites.

Thank you for pushing me to be a better person. Thank you for being my everlasting friend.

This time next year, you’ll be just finishing your freshman year at college, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

Keep reaching for the stars, keep your head straight, and worry about yourself. You’ve already made it so far in life, and I can’t wait to see all the accomplishments you are going to make.

Thank you for making me the proudest little sister. I will forever support you in everything you do.

I love you to the moon and stars and everything in between. Do big things, big brother.

Love always,

Your annoying little sister.