Dear Older Brother,

Being a little sister wasn't always the best. You got to do everything first, I had stricter expectations from our parents and you always got control of the tv. The few good things that came out of you was your jokes, money, and the ability to tell me when mom was mad or not. Most of the time I was just in your way or was being too annoying for you but I knew it was because I was young and we didn't relate yet. Now that we are older things have changed and I couldn't imagine life without your stupid jokes, friendship, and you coming to see my shows.

Growing up together we definitely had our differences, especially over the damn TV. When you lived with me I hated knowing that you were going to be home when I wanted friends over because we would have to stay in my room. Your tv time was way more precious. As you grew older I thought that maybe you would give up on watching so much tv but your favorite show, South Park, turned into Mad Money and I swear that you were even more addicted to that. Growing up knowing that one day I was going to be able to be myself and not have to watch what you wanted because you moved out of the house was a dream waiting to happen.

We have a big age difference, about 12 years, but even if you were only a year older than me I knew you would be just as protective as you are now. I knew that the first guy I brought around you had to be "cool" or else you would be like, "nah find a new one." I also knew that I had to make sure that my guy would like you, because if he didn't there would be a big issue. But thankfully, you and this first guy get along really well. The struggle of our relationship I think came from this age difference but really I wouldn't want it any other way. You were scarier than all of my friends older brothers, you were someone I could literally look up to, and you taught me that working hard and getting a job young could really pay off in the end. Of course with these lessons I also saw that I could use what you got from our parents as fuel to what I wanted. For example, You got a car from them. I wanted a car. You got to go out with your friends alone when you were a teen. I wanted that too. So thanks to you I was able to use that, "but my brother got to" line to my advantage.

As I said earlier you were a big role model for me and held the expectations I was expected to reach. Well, now I am at the point that you hit. College. I know our college experiences are different but I still hope that I am able to find what I want to do with my life like you did. This is the reason that I am writing you this letter. All of the times that I wanted to you gone from the house and the day it happened was a happy day because you were gone but not too far. You lived on your own in the town over and I could see you pretty much whenever. I was incredibly happy to not watch what you wanted to watch and not have to be compared to you anymore but now you won't be living in my house, or in the other town over. You are moving across the country. You are moving to the place of your dreams. The place you knew that you wanted to go and start your career in since you found what you loved to do at my age. But, I won't be able to go to lunch and talk with you about it. We won't be able to do our handshake or annoy mom on holidays. It really sucks.

I might be really sad you're leaving but I'm so happy for you. I am happy that you are happy with your life, girlfriend, and your new home. I am proud that you are following what you want and actually going through with it this time. You might be my older brother by 12 years but you are most importantly my first friend. Go start your new adventure but don't forget your little sister.

P.S. You will definitely be getting a visit from me soon.

P.P.S. Im sorry for all the times I broke your stuff or made you mad because I was having a temper tantrum. Having a toddler in your house when you were in middle school must have really sucked.

Love,

Your ONLY Little Sister