Growing up with both an older sister and a younger sister (along with an older brother), I learned the value of friendship very early on. Most of all, though, I learned from my older sister. And while I have made a list of only 35 lessons, there are so many more I could write- but that list would never end. I can never put into words how thankful I am for the relationships I have with my sisters.
1. You are not defined by high school
2. Boys are not the be-all-end-all
3. Love your siblings, no matter what
4. The friends you have at one point in life may not be with you forever
5. Make time for yourself, even if you don’t want to
6. Never sacrifice yourself for someone who doesn’t deserve it
7. Love your younger sister with everything you have
8. Popularity is not the ultimate goal
9. You don’t have to have your whole life figured out right now
10. You can’t please everyone
11. College is the time to meet your bridesmaids, not your husband
12. Know your own value in life
13. Sisters are far more than just blood relatives; they’re also friends
14. Learn how to laugh at yourself
15. Learn the beauty of a peaceful beach day
16. While make-up is great, you don’t always need it
17. That being said, be proud of your beauty choices
18. Our parents love us, they’re not out to get us
19. Bad things will happen, but you can’t let them ruin your life
20. Don’t brag, it’s not attractive
21. Don’t lose your childish nature
22. Drinking in college can be fun, but you don’t have to do it
23. Sometimes people don’t want your help, and you have to respect that
24. Enjoy the opportunities you are offered in college
25. When you date someone, don’t lose yourself in the relationship
26. Know the importance of a fun and healthy balance between exercise and ice cream nights
27. You can’t spend your life fearing bullies
28. Appreciate the lessons learned from 80s and 90s rom-coms
29. You don’t need a huge friend group
30. You’re allowed to do sports; be good at school; or do anything you want
31. Family matters above all
32. Be your own person; don’t try to be like anyone else
33. It took time for us to get closer; not because we didn’t want to be close, but because we needed to experience similar things in order to understand each other
34. Sisters fight; but we will always love each other
35.There will never be enough moments in life to say “I love you.” So take advantage of each opportunity
