Well, sis, you made it! Congrats on graduating college!

All those years of papers, exams, projects, and life as a student are behind you. Now you face the real world, and are more than ready for it.

But before you embark on this next chapter of your life, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for everything you’ve done for me as my older sister.

Thanks.

For getting mom and dad ready for being parents.

Let’s be real, you were basically the guinea pig when it came to everything. Once I came along, they pretty much had everything all figured out, so thanks a million for that.

For giving me pretty amazing hand-me-downs.

Sure, usually when people hear “hand-me-down” they don’t necessarily think of it as being a good thing. But you have great taste, and I was never upset when you grew out of a shirt or dress.

For showing me the joy that comes with all Disney movies.

Remember when we watched all those Disney movies on VHS? Watching those movies for the first time with you were always the best childhood memories.

For telling me all there was to know about certain teachers and classes we shared.

Stepping into a class with a teacher that you had already had before never me never made me anxious because you always gave me the lowdown of what they were all about. Again, thanks for being the guinea pig!

For giving me life advice about everything.

You always had your own way of giving me advice about boys, clothes, music, and pretty much life. And I’m forever grateful for that.

For having spontaneous dance parties with me.

The best moments were when we would close the doors, turn up the music, and dance crazily around the room together.

For being my very first roommate.

We always tried to be sneaky and would stay up talking past our bedtime on school nights. Thanks for being a rebel with me.

For sharing inside jokes with me.

Thanks for always laughing at my stupid jokes and attempting to make up good comebacks whenever I started teasing you. Key word: attempting.

For being my first best friend.

You’ll always be my first playmate, role model and best friend.