Sometimes people ask me about my relationship with my sisters--what is it like? Are we close? I never know how to answer them. How to explain all the intricacies and nuances and inside jokes and fights and experiences in just a few words? I could say any number of things, but the truth is, no one really "gets" what my relationship is like with my sisters except them.
Sisters are your best friends, even when they don't really like you all that much at the time. They know when you're actually being kind of lame, and they know when you're not but sometimes you're being misunderstood. McKinley is the most fiercely loyal person I know and she knows that we can be mad at each other, say things about each other, but we'll be damned if YOU say anything about any one of us.
They are your sounding board; I know that I can come to Brittany and vent and not worry about what she'll think of me and that she'll give me sound advice and even tell me when I am wrong.
My sisters are funny. They get why Jewel's CD pieces of you is HILARIOUS. They like to do the same things on vacation as I do and they make things more fun. They laugh at the right parts in the movies. They always get the quote you're referencing when talking about something else entirely, and they get WHY you used it there. They know about our secret dorky things, like the fact that Brittany and I actually watched Center Stage twice in theatres because we liked it so much (was that just me? I know you liked it too Bert!)
The thing about sisters is that with the exception of Ryan, there is no one else on this planet that I have been my worst, ugliest self with. With no one else is it safe for me to unload all of my feelings, even when I am wrong, and know that after it all, they are there--just as they have always been. Even the strongest of friendships wouldn't withstand some of the conflicts or events that me and my sisters have gone through, but that's the thing about sisters, they're always mine.
Sisters are your best friends, even when they don't really like you all that much at the time. They know when you're actually being kind of lame, and they know when you're not but sometimes you're being misunderstood. McKinley is the most fiercely loyal person I know and she knows that we can be mad at each other, say things about each other, but we'll be damned if YOU say anything about any one of us.
They are your sounding board; I know that I can come to Brittany and vent and not worry about what she'll think of me and that she'll give me sound advice and even tell me when I am wrong.
My sisters are funny. They get why Jewel's CD pieces of you is HILARIOUS. They like to do the same things on vacation as I do and they make things more fun. They laugh at the right parts in the movies. They always get the quote you're referencing when talking about something else entirely, and they get WHY you used it there. They know about our secret dorky things, like the fact that Brittany and I actually watched Center Stage twice in theatres because we liked it so much (was that just me? I know you liked it too Bert!)
The thing about sisters is that with the exception of Ryan, there is no one else on this planet that I have been my worst, ugliest self with. With no one else is it safe for me to unload all of my feelings, even when I am wrong, and know that after it all, they are there--just as they have always been. Even the strongest of friendships wouldn't withstand some of the conflicts or events that me and my sisters have gone through, but that's the thing about sisters, they're always mine.
5 comments:
Sisters are the best... and you are right, I am fiercely loyal! I think it was just something I was born with. Thanks for writing the post! PS remember when we saw Jewel at the movie theaters?
All three of your are beautiful on the inside and the outside! You are so right....no one gets that relationship. You have to know it from the inside :)
This is very sweet.
I love that you think sisters are the best. My sisters are my best friends and I find it so strange when other friends talk about not getting along/never wanting to be with their sisters. I cried because I was so excited when I found out my sister was only going to be living 10 miles from me. Yay for sisters!
Hahaha loved the part about seeing Center Stage twice. I also just watched it on the Wii, still as cheesy and great! McKinley I totally remember seeing Jewel at the movie theater and remember we made you go up to her and ask her if she was really Jewel? Good memories.
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