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An Open Letter To My Big

Thank you for choosing me out of the crowd.

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An Open Letter To My Big
Kathleen

oday and tomorrow, forever we'll be big and little, my sister and me.

Last semester was such a whirlwind and full of stress, but I couldn't have been more thankful to have you there to face it with me. I know that we didn't get to spend a lot of time together, more than likely my fault, but I'm going to do my very best to make that change this semester. There's so many things I want to say to you that I haven't got the chance to yet and I couldn't think of a better way to say it than in a letter to you. So, here it goes.

To my Big,

There's quite a few things I have to say and we both know that I talk a lot so just bear with me here.

I absolutely fell in love with you the night of speed dating. I mean, we talked about cats and I got to pet your sweater. Total win. What wasn't to love? And you were so funny. I think I laughed talking to you more than I did anyone else. I didn't know you before that night but I'm forever grateful I met you.

You're such an amazing person and you have this huge heart. I mean, you just care so much about other people. If I was ever having a problem or an issue, you were always there. Even if it was late at night, I knew you'd be there. You stood in the parking lot with me when it was a tad cold, talking to me to help me figure out a situation I was dealing with. You deal with all my questions and occasional pestering. God bless you for putting up with me. But more than all of these things, you just radiate love and goodness. You give off a vibe of positive energy and it's literally impossible to be sad when I'm around you. I am so thankful for your light in my life.


You helped me brave my first college party but, in all honesty, it's the only party I've ever been too. That was a night that was filled with more adventures and laughs that I'll keep forever. I don't think that I'll ever see a chicken suit the same. Thank you for doing that night with me. It wouldn't have been fun without you.

I wore a onesie across the school campus the night of big/little reveal. I mean, I literally ran in the parking lot looking like a piece of candy because I was super excited to get to see who was popping out of that box to me. I knew I had a twin and I had a suspicion that it was you. But seeing you jump out of that box to me and to us was one of the greatest things I experienced last semester. Finding my home in Delta Gamma was amazing but finding a family with you was everything I didn't realize that I needed.

You believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. You encouraged me when I couldn't find encouragement anywhere else. We have a lot in common and we're a lot alike.We have the same love for Harry Potter, total score! You've introduced me to new things and I now have this ridiculous obsession with Hamilton. Darn icecream and wal-mart for showing me something so glorious. We share a love for cats and I adore watching your reactions to some of the things that happen in Grey's. My heart is happy. My heart is full.

I remember when I came extremely close to dropping Delta Gamma altogether, right before initiation. I was scared and nervous and afraid of so many things that were happening in my life and it all felt like too much. But there were things that happened during the initiation process that made me glad I stayed. Because, if I'm being honest, I don't know what I would do without you.

I love you so {Big} and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Thank you for choosing me. You're my person.

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