That's her on the left.
Her name is Stephanie. We call her Steph. Or Steppy. Usually Steph, though.
And my sister, well, she's one awesome chick.
A girl that I wish everyone could know, because she's that awesome. Let me tell ya why:
- She loves to try new things, especially discovering new hobbies.
- She knows how to sew - a skill that not many twenty-somethings can do, let alone appreciate.
- Steph isn't afraid to be silly, and she loves to laugh.
- Steph recognizes the importance of self-sustainability, and is taking steps to live green.
- She has the patience and tenacity to undertake a huge home renovation project with her long-term boyfriend, John (Yes, her man is also named John).
- She's conscious of how her actions impact others - she often listens to the little voice inside her head that tells her right from wrong.
- Steph admits when she's done something wrong or made a bad choice. I really admire her for this trait. It's something I struggle with...often.
- She has great style.
- She's a thrifty shopper.
- She listens to me when I talk of eco-friendly projects, backyard chickens, and sustainable living and doesn't judge or tell me that I've lost my mind.
- Steph asks great questions that propel conversations in new directions. She's fun to talk with.
- She can't sing, but loves music.
- She knows there are bigger things in the world than her, and she slowly seeks them out.
Is that weird? Maybe?
I think I do it because I want so much for them (her and my brother, Ryan). I want them to have contentment and satisfaction in life. I want them to be challenged. I want them to know the thrill of success and accomplishment, and the drive to continue that comes after an achievement. I want them to fail at times, and learn from their failures. I want them to marry a person who compliments them perfectly, and would go through Dante's Inferno for the chance to love them.
I also want these things for myself, of course. I'm not even close to attaining the things I want for them for myself. There's just a large part of me that wants these things for Stephanie and Ryan more.
Is that weird? Probably.
I have two great siblings that drive me nuts. For as much tormenting that we engaged in as children, I wouldn't give a moment of it away. What a lonely life I would lead if I didn't have them.
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Want to know about my handsome brother?
Stop back tomorrow and I'll tell you all about him
Over and out.
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