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A Thank You Letter To My Big Sister

Every sister date, every sleepover, every "I have 20 minutes, come visit me" moment-- those are the moments I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Dragana Djuric

Oct 10, 2016

Indiana University Northwest

Dragana Djuric

Dear Big Sister,

Since the day I was born, you were there for me. You let me play with your clothes. You made me laugh when I was crying about the most ridiculous thing. You made me stop and think when I was doing something wrong. You made me feel like I was the most special little girl in the whole world. Every single moment we had together was stored in a special place in my brain. Not a day goes by that I don't think about one of our moments or inside jokes. Looking back, I have no clue how you dealt with me. I was so over the top and energetic and you were so cool. When you would be at school, I would sneak into our room and try on all of your pretty dresses and heels. I wanted to be just like you when I grew up.

In one month, I will be 20 years old. Obviously, I am no longer the over the top and energetic kid I used to be, but one thing stayed the same. I want to be just like you when I grow up. You are the most hard-working, kind, intelligent, and selfless person I know. I would be the luckiest sister if I grew up to be just like you. As I step into this new phase of adulthood, I will always remember the lessons you have taught me. You have helped me through the most difficult times of my life and you always knew exactly what to say. Every time I felt helpless and empty, you helped me regain confidence in myself and made me feel whole.

Every bump in the road, every scar, every fight--I don't regret any of it. I have never felt as close to you as I do now. You are helping more than you will ever know. Every sister date, every sleepover, every "I have 20 minutes, come visit me" moment-- those are the moments I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Thank you, big sister, for all of the wisdom and love you have given me these past 20 years. You will always be my role model. You will always be my other half. I am so proud to call you my big sister.

I love you.

P.S.- You're a huge dork...and I love you. Also, can I borrow that necklace I like? Thanks.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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