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To My Little Sister As She Starts The Next Chapter In Her Life

You just graduated high school and you are off to a whole new world: College.

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To My Little Sister As She Starts The Next Chapter In Her Life
Tessa Lebo

I know you have been stressed out lately and who can blame you? I remember when I graduated high school. I was so excited to see what college would be like, but also I was nervous to end something that had been my world ever since I could remember.

You feel lost when it's all over, but deep down you know it's time to move on. It's hard to imagine being comfortable anywhere else and you wish time would move just a little slower.

Change is never easy but I can promise you, this change is good.

You might not feel ready or you might not feel old enough yet to start living on your own, but through my eyes, I can see you are. You have always been too mature for your age and I'm happy to finally see you moving forward and away from the restrictions and drama of high school. You were always above it all.

Because you worked so incredibly hard, you got into the same college I attend. Chirp Chirp! And I can't explain how excited I am to share this experience with you, because I know this is where you will truly find yourself.

You're going to love meeting all the people in your dorm, exploring campus, and learning and creating fashion like you've always wanted.

I can't wait for all the memories we're about to make. The sleepovers, the tailgates, the studying…okay, maybe not the last one. But I just know we're going to become so much closer and that makes me really happy.

Not many people get to say they are this close to their sisters, so I am blessed to say my sisters are my best friends. I know you have a lot of reasons you wanted to go to Ball State University, but knowing I was one of them means everything to me.

If you ever have any questions or if you feel like life is weighing on you too heavy, I'm just a short walk away. You have a huge family that loves you and it's a quick 3-hour drive if you're ever missing home. And you know mom and dad would look for any excuse to come visit.

I know it might be scary and you feel like you're leaving your old life completely behind, but trust me, it is not going anywhere. You can always go back and see anyone or go anywhere you miss.

Your old life isn't gone forever. You can go back anytime you want, you'll just return as a better you.

You are driven. You are fearless. And most of all, you are a dreamer. And of all the things I could hope for you to be, it is that. Never give up hope and never stop reaching for the top because if anyone can get there, it is you.

The world is yours and it should brace itself.

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