Being the oldest sibling is probably the best gift I never asked for, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have three younger siblings, all with a decent age gap between us all. There is a three year age gap between one of my sisters, a ten year age gap with my brother and a thirteen year age gap with my other sister. Despite the age differences, we are four partners in crime and extremely close. But it doesn't mean it can't be hard.
It is stressful knowing that young minds look up to you every day and can watch and mimic your moves. But it can be inspiring. When my motivation is low, and I don't have any confidence in myself, my siblings are there to remind me why I keep going. They help me strive to keep pushing with college and to do my best. I know they are gonna see me succeed and one day want to accomplish the same for themselves, or at least I hope I inspire them too.
One of the best parts of being an older sibling, is being able to make them laugh. Now that I am 21, and that I have my own car and my own money, going on special trips and giving them gifts is so rewarding. Being able to spend time with my siblings and watching them laugh until tears fall out of our eyes is the most rewarding thing I can do. I live for my siblings and I don't mind it at all.
Being this close can have it's down falls though. As I start my junior year in college, and my sister starts her freshman year, being scattered all through Connecticut and Massachusetts is tough. My siblings are my best friends, so it is tough having to spend so much time a part for one another. But when we are together, we make everyone moment worth it and more special than the last. I wouldn't be the person I am today if my siblings weren't there, and ill forever be thankful.
Sheetal Tadiparty
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