March 3rd

I always have fantastical and truly meaningful plans to commemorate special events.
And I never quite meet them.
So, since I couldn't quite do all of the things I wanted to do to celebrate my big sister's 21st birthday, I figured that a blog post was the absolute least I could do.
And it won't be half as good as it should be, because I've been busy all day (but I did TALK to you, so that certainly counts for something) and it's already quite late.
So maybe I'll just sum up some other things I've said about you on here since your last birthday.

I just want to say, Happy Birthday, to Aria, my big sister, one of the special people in my life.

Growing up you were always there, so I kind of took it for granted. But since you've been gone, I realize how much I'm missing without you here. You are incredibly independent and self sufficient, but still willing to accept help. You go on adventures, and live in a magical place, and smile all the time. You're that person that everyone knows and no one dislikes.

You've changed for the better because of your incredible discipline and the inspiring goals you set for yourself. You are really are "some lady."

And to wrap it up... a blast from the seemingly distant past...
from a moment of untainted honesty.
"You are my role model. I am sometimes in your shadow. Sometimes, people think that I am you. I'm not, and never will be. I grew up with you, but now that we have both grown up so much, I see you as such a different person. An amazing person. I love you. You were always a family member, but now I see that you are a person too. I have seen a different side of you, and I know you on a different level. We don't communicate a lot, but when we do, it's always loving. I look forward to electronically following you on your adventures."


Adventure is out there... and you sure know how to find it.





*EVENTUALLY I will do something "tangible" for your birthday... but don't hold your breath.