My sister is..

For a longest period of time, I wanted to go on a trip alone with my sister.  The idea was formed way back when we were in our early teens. We never get around to doing it. Leave schedules "clashed", too busy with work, spending time with partner, etc. We do have family trips, including our parents, brother-in-law or with our friends. Still it was different.. as in the kind of feeling where it is me and hey, with my "little" sister. .

In case you are wondering, my "little" sister, Emily is quite different from me, in terms of personality and habits. From young, she is the more "assertive" individual that will "protect" her elder sister when anyone bully or take advantage of  her. A more vocal kid by nature, she would "stand" up and pushed the person away, when she thought that person was being overbearing.. This happened when she was at a tender age of two or three, me being four years her seniors.. (Hm.. can you imagine how it looked like?) Er, on occasions though, she might be the one "bullying" me, "cough", "cough", when she wanted something her way.

We were sharing room when we were young. Being the active one, Em would be going out with friends after classes, enjoying outdoor activities or exploring whatever there were going on. I was usually the "bookworm" who preferred to stay at home, read, sleep, etc..  Em lived comfortably in her state of organised "mess". She has her way of finding her stuff amidst the books and clothes that were placed "strategically" all over the room. I was the fussy one, that not a single book on the common desk can be out of place. During exams, I preferred to woke up at 5am to read and be in bed by 10pm cause my eyes wouldn't keep open despite how many toothpicks I used. Em was a "night-owl".  She would usually start late afternoon, then studying till late at 2am, 3am. Imagine, the quarrels we had when we were young over nitty-gritty issues.  Then again, we also had lots of fun where we played imaginary games, went swimming and cycling during school holidays. That was the most interesting and carefree period of our lives.

Yes, nothing in this world can replace, who my sister is to me or the experiences that we have shared. Em is my support,  one that I turn to when I was feeling down, tired, sad, frustrated. She is also the first person whom I share my joy and laughter.  Trust was present, that she will not judged me for what I have done and truly cared.

I have told her once "Mey, sibling is only person that we can be with for the longest period of our life, cause not even parents or partner can do that".  She is now married, to a devoted man, who is kind and patient, doted on her. We are still very close, even though we are not staying in the same house.

In fact, the physical distance apart (she lives across the street only!) has brought us closer since we are no longer bothered by the nitty-gritty differences. Being someone's wife, Em has acquired a renewed level of maturity and understanding, more able to see things from other perspectives. She is also  more financially independent and capable.

I am very grateful for having a sister and with Em as my sister. I thanked my parents for this gift.
She is one treasure whom I love and cherish.

Dear Mey,

Sharing a quote. "Believe me. I have no idea how I got so lucky to get a sister like you. I only know that I glad I did" - Linda Lee Eirod

My Sis favourite photo - two cheeky monkeys sitting together (sisterly love!)