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A Letter To My Younger Brother

Don't blink, it goes by so fast.

Anastasia Cunico

Jun 06, 2016

University of Wyoming - Laramie

Anna Cunico

Mitch,

It seems like just yesterday when you and I were out fishing with all of the cousins and playing with out Tonka trucks in our backyard. Now, you are a 2016 high school graduate.

Through this crazy life of ours, we have been through so much, but nothing makes me more proud than your decision to join the Navy.

Your dreams will always be accomplished because of your determination.

People said you couldn't succeed at being a bull rider, you did. They said you wouldn't be able to learn to fly planes, you did. They even told you that you wouldn't be able to do all these crazy sports, like downhill biking, free-style skiing, and skateboarding, you did.

It doesn't matter what others think or may say because you will always be determined to do it.

I thought you would join me at the University of Wyoming and join ROTC and get a degree in whatever you had your mind set to, but now you will be in the Navy. It scares the hell out of me, but I know you will be just fine because of the person you are.

Grandpa Jerry would be so proud that you're following in his footsteps and we are all so incredibly proud of you.

As they announced your name out of three others that will be joining our Armed Forces, it gave me chills and put a few tears in my eyes. That whole gymnasium stood up and applauded you for your love of our country as you take this next step. We thank you for that commitment to serve our country.

You have achieved so much already and this was just a small chapter in your life. You're going to see amazing things and accomplish so much more.

We are always going to fight and I am always going to tell you my opinions on things, but thanks for putting up with me these past 18 years.

Thank you for all the memories so far, the laughs, the tears, and the crazy sibling fights. Just remember where you came from and the people that have supported you through the journey so far, because those will be the ones that never leave your side.

Good luck with the next chapter, I can't wait to see where it will take you.

Your sister,

Anna

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The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

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1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

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