Dear little sister,

As you venture into your final year of middle school there are some things I want you to know. Middle school is full of people who aren't going to have your best interest at heart. Girls can be mean. The girls will play stupid games and make you look foolish so that they can look better.

Find your solid friends and never let them go. They will become your rock. Your best friend will be your life saver and you will be forever thankful for her. Boys can suck in middle school too. Just because all the other girls in your grade have a boyfriend or talk about having one doesn't mean you need one. You wait for that boy who is going to appreciate all that you are and everything you have to offer.

Don't take anything less than you deserve, and find people who won't make you change so you can fit in with their fake appearance. Love with all your heart. Love deeply, love unconditionally and love passionately. Love yourself. Every little thing about yourself no matter what.

From your head to your toes and every little thing in between, no matter if you don't like that part of you right now. Every single ounce of you is beautiful, and don't you think for one second otherwise. Laugh loudly, and smile till your cheeks cramp up, and then smile even more. Don't ever stop doing what you love, and don't listen to a single person who tries to tell you that what you love isn't what's cool. Don't take the people you love for granted; you never know when it may be the last time you talk to them. Say I love you to your family and your best friend every day.

Even if your little brother is annoying you or you got into a fight with your mom. Those are the people who will always be there for you, and will love you unconditionally no matter what happens. Remember that I am always there for you. I have been through the stupid things people do in middle school to be one of the popular kids, and I will forever know how what you are going through feels like.

You are not alone, and I can promise you that I will never ever let you feel as if you are alone. I'm a text, a phone call and a trip downstairs away. If you need a hug, my arms are always open, and if you need some ice cream, I am always ready to go get some.

I love you, you are the best little sister I could have hoped for, and I hope that one day you can see yourself how I see you in my eyes.

Love,
Your Big Sister