Through all the ups and downs, highs and lows and absolutely any and everything your sister will always be your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is the only one who's seen you at your worst and best but loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. You're always learning something from her and you know she's always got your back. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were the only child but every other day she is your best friend.
It’s been about three weeks since my younger sister left for college and I can’t help but miss her, my best friend. Although we’re used to being apart since the last two years when I left for college, goodbyes never get easy. Growing up we’ve done almost everything together and no wonder she is more of a BFF and less of a sister. I’ve been trying to get myself together and write an article for a while now but the overwhelming feeling of getting my little sister set for college to finally saying goodbye and missing her there after has been constantly getting in the way. It is then that I decided why not translate these thoughts and emotions into an odyssey article and do some sister PDA. So here’s why your sister will always be the one you turn to in good times and bad and why she is your #1 best friend:
1. Distance only means not being able to wrestle in the day & cuddle at night
Distance has no impact on your relationship and as soon as you’re together you’re back to your old ways of laughing on and fighting over the silliest things! It’s like no time has passed at all.
2. No judgment here
You can always be your weirdest self around her because she may laugh at you but will never judge you. It’s why your sister is entrusted with the ugliest snapchats, lamest dance moves and dumbest decisions.
3. Your happiness is her happiness
Your sister is the only person in the world who is genuinely happy in your happiness. There is no jealousy among sisters and she is always proud of your achievements while cheering you on enthusiastically.
4. It’s all about code words and inside jokes with her
No one can make you laugh like your sister and you wouldn’t make it through boring family events if it wasn’t for her. You’ve never spent a holiday without her and it’s no surprise that she’s a part of all your favorite memories!
5. You grew up loving and obsessing over the same things
You went through the Hilary Duff obsession and “We’re basically Mary Kate and Ashley” phase together. Lets be honest, there’s no one else you’d rather jam to old ABBA, Hannah Montana and High School Musical songs with. (aaah, I miss my sister now)
6. She’s the real deal
It’s basically her job to edit, approve and like every Instagram picture and Facebook post.
7. She is your cheerleader, always right there when you need her
She knows what you’re thinking even before you say it. You can lie to the world but you can’t slip anything past your sister. She’ll listen to every detail of your problems because she actually cares and her advice is exactly what you need to hear.
8. Her closet is your closet
It doesn't matter if you have the same style or are even the same size. What’s hers is yours.
9. She will always be brutally honest with you
Regardless of whether or not it will hurt your feelings, your sister is never afraid to be honest with you. She is your reality check and the only one who keeps you grounded.
10. She is your A1 since Day 1
She can't fix all your problems, but she can promise that you'll never face them alone. She knows you to your very core, all of your dreams and aspirations, as well as your secrets and your fears. Your sister will be there with you to the very end. Friends come and go, but sisters are for life.
