When we were growing up, my sister and I didn’t always get along. Of course I loved her because she was my sister, but I wouldn’t say that we were close. I thought she was annoying- out of my siblings, she’s the closest to me in age and I felt that she was always in my space. I’m sure a lot of that stemmed from the fact that we always shared a room when we were kids, right up until I moved out of the house.
We also have completely different personalties. She’s outgoing and opinionated and I’m quiet and introverted. Those who know me in real life know that I’m pretty reserved and I tend to put up walls. I did that to my sister too- I wouldn’t let her get too close.
Things began to change when I moved away to the East Coast to go to college. Since I wasn’t living at home, I no longer knew every single detail of her life and we began to talk on the phone and text in order to keep in touch. I was growing up and experiencing new things, and she was too. Instead of viewing her as my annoying little sister, I began to see her as a young woman and someone that I could confide in. Having separate spaces certainly helped too. We weren’t living on top of each other anymore and I think we both needed that room to breathe.
Several years later, we’re now much closer. We talk and text regularly and enjoy keeping up with each other’s lives. She can lift my spirits when I’m low and I can talk it out with her when she needs advice. When I was younger, I never would have guessed that our relationship would have developed this way, but I’m really grateful that it has. It’s become a tradition for her to visit me annually and it’s one of the highlights of my year. She arrived safe and sound last night and I’m ready for some NYC adventures with her!
Tell me: Do you have siblings? Do you get along with them?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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It’s great that your relationship has grown and that you’re this close now. I’m an only child and have always regretted not having a sister or brother (just a little bit).
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
There have been times when my siblings have driven me crazy, but overall I’m really happy to have them around :)
My sister and I have an eight year age difference. While it took a long time to finally get to the point where we both felt like adults and equals, I’m really happy we did get there. I can’t imagine not having her and her constant source of drama.
Hope you have a fun visit with your sis!
Chic on the Cheap
I know what you mean- it took a long time for me to think of my sister as her own person. Thank you Lydia! We’re having a great time so far :)
Aww, I am so glad that you two are much closer now :) Yes, I have three younger siblings (two brothers and a sister) and love them all. My sister is thirteen years younger than me so I feel like I am missing a lot of her life and every time I see her (we don’t live far apart but still!) she looks older to me. It’s crazy!
I also have two younger brothers and one younger sister :) When I moved away to college, I did feel like I was missing a lot of there lives, but thank goodness for FaceTime and such for keep in touch!
You and your sister look beautiful. It is great that the two of you have grown closer over the years. I have 2 sisters and a brother. We are super close.
Thank you! That’s awesome that you’re really close with your siblings :)
Thank you! That’s awesome that you’re really close with your siblings :)
Yay siblings! Is it bad that I feel terrible for people who don’t have siblings? I think they are completely missing out! Of course, it’s not their fault or anything, but my two younger brothers are like friends that I grew up with and will be friends with forever! I love hanging out with those crazy, hilarious guys! :)
~Sara
I can’t imagine what my life would be like without my siblings! I love hanging out with my siblings as well and getting up to silly shenanigans!
I can’t imagine what my life would be like without my siblings! I love hanging out with my siblings as well and getting up to silly shenanigans!
Very good what you’ve written !!! , I with my sister also have a special relationship, my sister is pure energy and I’m much calmer. When I read the text , I thought I was I writing it. I liked the message, photos, looks, everything.
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Thank you Elena! Sometimes my sister and I are so different, I wonder how we can be related! haha :)
So sweet :) I have an older brother but I was always envious of sister sister relationships! but i guess brothers are cool too. hehe
Haha, brothers are nice too! I have two younger brothers and they’re a hoot :)