SELLE December 2013 | Page 6

Dear Ate,

Wow, I can’t believe you’re 23! That’s 2 years from 25…that’s quarter of a century!! Hahah I joke, I joke ;P Well, it has been 21 years since you’ve been my big sis, and a lot of things has changed for the past couple years - for example, me becoming atheist and you, not being home very often anymore. Because of this, we’re not as close as we used to be and we don’t know what’s going on in each other’s lives all the time. We’re also different in how we view and approach life. Despite this, I still consider us being close because I can trust you and can come to you when I need someone to talk to. I hope you feel the same way! I think our differences in how we view life is a good thing too! It keeps us open-minded and we get to learn from each other’s views and experiences. It’s like watching two of the many ways to live life when we share our stories and goals in life! I don't know about you, but I think that’s pretty neat :)

Anyway, I just want to thank you for being there for me and for being so patient when you have to repeat yourself more than once (hehe I lubb yooh!)! I’m honestly so proud of you for using your creativity into something you’re interested in for your career - and killing it too! No joke, I tell my friends about the art projects you do for school and for fun, and they’re all really impressed. One of these days, you’re gonna get an opportunity to start your own business! Wouldn’t that be exciting? ;) Maybe you’ll have your own TV show like Sarah Richardson - ohoho. But what do I love about you the most? One of your best qualities is how much you care for your family and friends. When we talk, you always bring up family and friends and you talk about it in a way that it really shows how important they are to you. Even your life goal is to be a great mother and to have an amazing family life! And your excruciatingly blunt opinions during our talks? Yes, I know you mean well and that you really do just care for me :P. You’ve got my back, as I’ve got yours. Sistahs furr lyfe! (well, you don’t really have much of a choice ;P). Haha anyway, happy 23rd birthday! I hope you had a great and memorable day with all your loved ones!

Love love love,

Aika

Wouldn’t that be exciting? ;) Maybe you’ll have your own TV show like Sarah Richardson - ohoho. But what do I love about you the most? One of your best qualities is how much you care for your family and friends. When we talk, you always bring up family and friends and you talk about it in a way that it really shows how important they are to you. Even your life goal is to be a great mother and to have an amazing family life! And your excruciatingly blunt opinions during our talks? Yes, I know you mean well and that you really do just care for me :P. You’ve got my back, as I’ve got yours. Sistahs furr lyfe! (well, you don’t really have much of a choice ;P). Haha anyway, happy 23rd birthday! I hope you had a great and memorable day with all your loved ones!

Love love love,

Aika

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