After years of endless fights, constantly stealing each other's clothes, and dramatically slamming doors, I was convinced that I would grow up to resent my older sister. But, here we are 20 years later living in an apartment in Gainesville together, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Having a sister is kind of like being given a friend that you're stuck with for life. When you're younger it feels like its constant arguing and battling for "mom's" favorite, but now it's almost like the universe knew exactly what it was doing.

I have never made a real-life decision without consulting my sister first, she knows me better than I know myself and she usually will make all the tough decisions for me, just like I do for her. We get each other better than anyone and the best part is that I never have to have a "filter" around her because I know there is nothing I could do to push her out of my life.

The best thing about having a sister is that it's a guaranteed friend for life. Family vacations, parties, and even when you're just bored at home, you always have someone. I don't know anyone who genuinely gets me more than my sister does. We have all the same inside jokes, know all the family drama, and always stick up for each other even if we know the other is wrong. Now, don't get me wrong, there are still A LOT of fights and yelling but we get over it pretty fast because we usually have some gossip to spill.

Even though we get along pretty well, my sister and I are complete opposites. When she has a problem, it is almost painful for her to hold it in any longer than she has to and I am always the first one to hear all about it. But for me, she usually has to force details out of me when she sees me acting annoyed or sad. But like I said we get each other and we know how to deal with the other one's problems. Thank you so much for being my person and always forgiving me even when it seems like you would rather kill me! I couldn't have asked for a better role model or best friend!