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Open Letter From A Big Brother To His Little Sister

Being your older sibling is one of the best things I can do.

Chase Mitchell Foland

Sep 20, 2016

University of Toledo

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Open Letter From A Big Brother To His Little Sister

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Dear Baby Sis,

We're siblings and we won't always get along. We'll fight about what we want for dinner, who get's to eat the last ice cream sandwich and we will even fight about which TV show to watch. There's a reason that we fight so much, and there are reasons why we disagree.

First off, you have to know that nobody will ever be good enough for you. Dylan O'Brien could want to marry you and he still wouldn't make enough money. In my eyes, you will be better and could offer more than any guy could. I want you to be independent because I know it could take you far in this life. In the eyes of your big brother, you can accomplish and achieve some of the greatest treasures this world has to offer.

I know that I bug you and you get annoyed when I mock you. I'd call you Stink just to get on your nerves and I'd never let you change the channel when my show was on. But you're my baby sister and in this open letter, I'd like to share how much that means to me.

You turn 16 on Saturday and it's crazy to think how fast the time has gone by. I still remember the time we both missed school because we were "sick." I still look at you and see the little kid I used to look after and the baby sister that cut her own hair. It's hard to grasp the concept that you could possibly grow up into the amazing person you are today. You're an honor roll student, three-sport athlete and you've already accomplished so much at just 16 years old.

I'm overprotective because it doesn't matter how old you get, you will always be my baby sister. You will always be my kid sister who I watched cartoons with and I will always look after you. It doesn't matter if I'm 30 years old or 18 if I get a call from you in the middle of the night needing guidance, I'll drive wherever you are. You will never be too old for my protection and love. In your brother's eyes, I will always need to protect you. I will always be your big brother.

Being your older sibling is one of the best things I can do. Even when you're feeling lost, know that you can always turn to me for help.

Love,

Your Big Brother Chase

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All names should be "unisex names."

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

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7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

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9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

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12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!