When I look back on my years spent in high school, the decisions that I made and the people I concerned myself with I become disappointed. Even now as a sophomore in high school I am learning what really matters and what I should let roll off my back. I know that sometimes people have to learn on their own, but I never want my sister to feel the way I have felt. I want her to know that she is better than petty words and losing friends over boys. So this is a letter to my little sister, to the girl who is going to become a better person than I ever will be.

To my little sister,

I want you to remember that you are more than beautiful. You are smart. You are kind. You love others even when they are not deserving and that is very important. If there's one thing you can do to make life better for yourself, it's to love everyone. Treat everyone with respect, and when you are in the wrong you need to admit it. Sadly, you can't always be right. And sometimes when you are right, people are going to still think you are wrong. Pick and choose your fights, sometimes being right isn't worth the argument.

I want you to know that you are never alone. Never. I will always be here for you. You are my best friend and my number one priority. I know what it is like to be 14, I know what a hell hole high school can be. People are mean and inconsiderate. You have to remember that not everyone has big hearts like we do. If you ever find yourself without friends, just know that you have a friend in me. I am your big sister, your built in bff and I will do everything in my power to make you happy.

I want you to feel that you are loved. Trust me you are so so loved. I love you, mom and dad love you, the boys love you, all the grandparents love you and the people from the legion definitely love you! I think they might be a second close to my love. You might not understand the concept of love right now, because I just started learning what love really is, but believe me when I tell you that you are surrounded by a sea of it. That reminds me, never say you hate someone. I don't even hate the people who have hurt me the most, because hate consumes the heart. There is no room for hate. You can be angry, but never hold onto it.

I want you to remember you can do whatever the hell you want to do. Obstacles are going to be thrown your way, it's up to you to conquer and overcomes those obstacles and if you ever need a helping hand I'll be there. People are going to tell you that you can't do things. People tell me all the time that I can't be this or I'm not smart enough for that, but I like to believe I'm a genius. Believe you are a genius, work hard to get what you want out of life. Nothing will ever be handed to you, sadly we aren't that lucky. But hard work is more rewarding anyways.

Lastly, I want you to know that you are the only you. You are unique. Never conform to something that you are not. It might feel good to be part of the "cool" group, but it feels better to know that you are true to yourself. I changed myself to fit in with people for too long and that's why I was so sad for so long. You have the choice to be happy and to be happy, you have to love the person that you are. I love the person that you are, don't change babe.

Love,

Your Big Sister