Memorial day week my entire life has had a standing appointment, one I wouldn’t change for anything. Growing up it did sometimes feel almost like a burden when my friends had fun plans for the long weekend and I couldn’t join. The older I got the more I realized that I was lucky to have this “burden”. Today is my big sisters birthday!!!! Today she is officially in her 30s. There is no more difference in age than any other year but now I can officially say she’s in her 30’s and I’m still in my 20s!!

When people meet us they’re always
shocked by the fact that were only 11 months apart. Irish twins I suppose? For us it just meant being dressed alike, called the wrong name, and sharing everything our entire childhood. Looking back now I realize that I have something special. Someone who knows every single crazy family story or inside joke not because I told it but because she was right there with me.

Even for those times we were apart I knew she was just a call away. I’ve had the honor and privilege to watch her graduate not just high school or college but also vet school. My live in pet doctor. I get to hear all her crazy stories about animal crisis’ what walks into be treated and saved. I have my sounding board of opinions and personal fashion consultant living right next door. Someone to stand by me and get lectured by my parents (even now). Someone to know what I’m thinking without needing any words (as proven by the fact that we not knowingly got each other the same exact birthday card this year!!)

While she may not be excited about the new decade change I am! It’s celebrating one more year of having my family partner in crime, tag team on my parents, Irish twin, school buddy, and forever friend. Happy birthday to the best (and coincidentally only) big sister!! Xoxo
-Vane

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