I know there have been times when I have annoyed you to no end and you probably wanted me to disappear a time or two. I have taken your hoodies and sweatpants and even used to go through your phone to see what the latest scoop in your life was. Overall, I've been the biggest pain in your life. But I want you to know that I only did those things because I love you.

First of all, I wanted to be just like you. You are my big brother and biggest role model. When mom and dad started letting you have more freedom, I longed for the day that I got the same privilege. You got to be out later than I did, got a Facebook before me, and were allowed to watch all of the movies that were too "inappropriate" for my eyes at the time. I thought you were the coolest guy and I couldn't wait to be more like you.

Secondly, even though we went through rough patches at certain times I have always loved you just the same. I know you couldn't stand it when you told me to be ready before you were ready to walk out the door to go to school, otherwise you were leaving me behind and I would have to walk. I know you wanted to strangle me every time you saw me wearing a hoodie without your permission. I'll never forget when I started high school and you told me, "When we're at school, let's act like we don't know each other". But you always said it with a smirk, so I took it more as a suggestion rather than a rule. And I can't possibly forget all of the times you would beat me up. I'll never hold that against you though because honestly, it made me a stronger person. Plus, I'll admit more times than not I actually deserved it.

Lastly, you've been my very best friend through everything. As kids, you were the one I would spend hours playing with our stuffed animals, the one I had movie nights with, and basically overall we were partners in crime.

As adolescents, we drifted a little, but that was because we were both trying to find our ways through high school. Plus, what siblings don't fight and go through a time when they're not as close? When you left for college though, it broke my heart. What was I supposed to do without my best friend at home? I remember I cried for the longest time, even though you were only half an hour away. If anything, you moving away made our relationship better. Instead of constantly being around each other we actually got the opportunity to miss one another.

And now as adults you are my go-to for anything and everything. You are my very best friend, that I trust with my life. I know I can always count on you to tell me like it is and you stick up for me through anything. It's one thing if you pick on me, but it's a whole different story if someone else does. I appreciate that I can call just to talk with you; whether it's a problem of mine or just to say hi. And most importantly, I know that no matter where life takes me, I'll always have you there by my side and I couldn't thank God more for that, because of you, I'll always have a protector and best friend.

Love,

Your "annoying" little sister