I hope you miss me as much as I miss you. This is the first time in your entire life you haven’t lived with me. Isn’t that crazy? When I left for college, I had so much excitement for the future and what was in store for me. I had no idea loneliness would overwhelm me when I was settled in. Although I am living in a dorm filled with girls, I would much rather be living with you.
I never thought I would miss fighting over what to watch on Netflix or finding my clothes in your closet. But I do now. No matter how much we argue, we usually end up watching White Chicks. No one will ever laugh with me at that movie as much as you do. Also, I’m sure you are mad at me for bringing all my good clothes to college. But now when something from my closet goes missing, I have no one to blame but myself.
I never truly realized how much you mean to me. But I do now. Honestly, I have started to feel bad for people who don’t have little sisters. They will never get to experience the countless trips to the mall or nights spent doing each others hair and make-up. The memories we have made together from childhood to teen years is unlike anything else and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
I never considered you to be one of my best friends. But I do now. Best friends are there for each other no matter what and you have been my support system for as long as I can remember. Moving away has opened my eyes to this and given me a new perspective on our relationship. You are someone I can talk to about anything and I know you will be on my side.
I never knew how much I love being someone you look up to. But I do now. I was always told I have to be the one who is on her best behavior because you watch what I do. I found that so annoying because it sounded like you could get away with anything and the blame would be put on me. But now, I am grateful. I get to see a little bit of myself in you as you grow.
I never thought I would forget about all the “I hate you” and “You’re the worst” comments. But I do now. No matter how many fights or slammed doors came between us, it has nothing on our good times together. No group of sisters like us are perfect and I wouldn’t want anything except our imperfect personalities.
I never appreciated having sisters like you. But I do now. I would be a completely different person today if I didn’t have you. Thank you for everything you have taught me over the years and for going on all those "sister bonding dates," which mean so much to me. I hope you both can lift each other’s spirits when you are down and bother each other like crazy like I would if I wasn’t two hours away. I love you both so much and always remember, I am just a FaceTime call away.
