I remember being nervous to go to my first college party. I made sure I had on a cute outfit and that my hair looking great. It was not only my first college party but it was the first time I was able to hang out with my brand new sorority sisters. I walked into the party and all these people came up to me saying they’re so glad to have me as sisters but then there was one person, I had no idea who this girl was, but she came up to me and said, “You should be my Little.” I had no idea that the person who said those five words to me at a party would help shape my college life.

Those five words stuck with me, and I was so happy someone wanted me as a Little already. I was even happier when this weird girl with super curly hair became my Big. I never realized how a short conversation with someone at a party can be the start of something amazing. It took a few weeks for us to start to really begin building our relationship but brick by brick, moment by moment our relationship grew. It all started when my roommate and I decided to study for a test, we had our bigs help us study and that night everything began. Since then we’ve done so many fun things like having movie date Tuesday and Starbucks Thursdays.

I cherish the memories I have with my Big. My Big is so many great things wrapped into one perfect package with curly hair. She is full of so much talent, and she creates beautiful art in such unique ways. When she gets an idea spur of the moment she instantly lights up and creates something wonderful. I’ve never met anyone like my Big--not only is she my sister but she protects me when I need her. She makes sure I’m okay when I suddenly leave because my anxiety kicks up, and she jumps over tables ready to fight someone because they took my seat on the couch. My Big is always there when I need her and the best part is I am able to help her in same ways she helps me too. I joke that I’m her hero because I save her from bad dates with an emergency phone call, and I attempt to protect her from my roommate hitting her with the cart at Walmart.

Unfortunately though like every relationship we’ve had some rough patches but it made us stronger than ever. I cut her out when I couldn’t handle being around people, I hate that I did that but as soon asI told her I’m better she let me back in like nothing happened. We had a great bond before that happened but now having been gone and back we are now unbreakable because we both realized how much we love each other and I realized how much I need her in my life. My Big is such an amazing person. She’s been through hell and back this year, she doesn’t deserve any of the hardships she’s had to go through but the fact she is still such a positive person shows how strong she is and I hope that one day I can be like her. I cannot imagine my life without my Big, thank you for everything you do for me you’ve helped build me into the person I am now. You are such an amazing person, and I am so lucky to have you in my life. I love you so much - you are my sunshine and nothing can take that away.