Jolie Week 5: Sister's by Chance, Friends by Choice
I am fortunate enough to have the best older sister in the world. My sister, Paris, is nine years older than me, so many would assume that we wouldn't have a close relationship or wouldn't be able to relate to anything. But my sister is most certainly my best friend. Even with a nine-year age gap, she is the first person I want to talk to at any time. She was always my biggest role model growing up and that has never changed throughout the years.
I was nine years old when my sister left for college. I felt as if I didn't have enough time with her, enough time to get to know her, and enough time for her to get to know me as I was growing up. Whenever she would come home to visit, she would say how I changed so much since the last time she saw me. She missed a big portion of my childhood while she was away at college. Sometimes I feel like I took our time together for granted. Fast forward to 2020, my sister decided to visit home before finishing her senior year. Unfortunately for her, she was unable to return to school due to quarantine. I would never tell her this but I was so happy should wasn't able to go back to college. The time spent with her during quarantine made my year a lot less miserable. This time spent with her gave me some time back that I wasn't able to have when I was younger. Now that she is back in New York living her normal life I miss her more than ever. Even though she lives miles and miles away from me, I have never felt closer to her. I am constantly talking to her and wanting to visit her.
In my eyes, there is no one better than her. She is my sister, role model, and most of all, my best friend. I know I didn't get to choose who my sister was going to be. I did get to choose how important our relationship would be to me.
Who’s someone important to you?
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ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to hear about your relationship with your sister as I somewhat relate. I have three siblings that are 14 years older than me who live in California, and throughout my whole life I only really saw them when we had the time to visit them. Even though I did not grow up with these siblings, I am still as close with them as I am with my other siblings. I cherish every moment I spend with them and my time away from them means nothing the moment I am back with them. I think it is very important for everyone to build a bond like yours and Paris's with their siblings because siblings truly are your built in best friends.
ReplyDeleteI love how siblings can be our built-in best friends. Although I don't have as much of an age gap with my brother as you do with your sister, I also feel like I took some of my time with my brother for granted now that he is in college. Growing up with two friends by my side through any occasion has been such a blessing. I knew I would never go through anything alone, and when I went to places where I didn't know anybody, I would still have my brothers to talk to. Both being a big sister and a little sister has taught me so many vital lessons and they (along with my parents, of course) have had a significant impact on who I am today.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your relationship with your sister. My brother was present for all of my childhood, but this year he left fro college, and it's not the same at home without him. While I know he is always a call away, I still miss him greatly. Similarly to how your sister is your role model, my brother is slowly becoming mine.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your relationship with your sister. My sister is leaving for Israel this coming year, and after reading your article, I am realizing how much I'm going to miss her presence in my house. I am used to spending time with her on a daily basis, and it's strange to think that she will no longer be there to spend time with me, comfort me, and make me laugh. While I will cherish these last months with her, I know that our bond will stay strong similar to yours and Paris's.
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