If you read my last blog you might have inferred that my sister is an important figure in my life. I've always wanted a little brother or sister to grow up with. But I see the benefits of being the younger one and having someone to look up to. When you think about it, it's a lot of responsibility for the older sibling. Plus they go through everything, so they can teach you how to do things better or avoid certain things. To be perfectly honest, my sister makes it look easy too. No matter what, on the outside she always seems calm and has it together. She may not agree completely with that but that's what it looks like to others. She could be having the shitiest day, but won't let it concern her interactions with others. I was thinking about her demeanour today, which pretty much prompted me to write this and show the blogging world how proud I am of her! When I think about the kind of person I always want to be remembered by and how I want to continue to carry out my life, its like her. I always want to be that person that has time for others no matter what. I always want to have balance in my life and never fear the unknown. Goals and challenges are huge for me, of which the importance my sister instilled in me. She bought me that 'Challenges' picture frame that you see in almost every office when I was in high school. I still hang that up in my room/basement (thank God that's changing soon!). She taught me never to give up, always stay focused, and the importance of family. I think one of her finest quotes, which I'm paraphrasing, is that when you're having a bad day instead of feeling sorry for yourself, get your head out of your ass and do something for someone else. You should try it; not that I'm suggesting you need to. But the next time you have a bad day, whether it be at work or at home, do something nice for someone else and you'll feel instantly better. This is what she's all about, helping others relentlessly. As I look back on my life and accomplishments she's had a steadfast influence in most of them. Very rarely do I omit seeking out her advice on things. I like having autonomy in my decisions, but her opinion is always sought after because it's so valuable to me. Unless she's having one of her Oprah days, then I stay away...lol! It's also been pretty cool to take a step back and analyze how our relationship has evolved over the years. We've been through a tremendous amount together and we were always a team. We fought like crazy when we were little, but when we got older and times got tough we always had each other's backs no matter what. She's not only my sister but she's one of my very best friends whom I can tell anything. That's the kind of a brother-sister relationship that's hard to get to for a lot of people. It's pretty cool when you're there because your just friends plan and simple, and its fun.
