Every warrior needs a shield...

There are some days where I think I have it all figured out. There are also some days where I question it all. But no matter the day, I always have someone to share it with and that is my beautiful little sister, Giselle.

I was about 6 years old when she was born. I remember I was not very happy when I first knew I was going to have a sister because I would no longer be the only girl. But that quickly changed and I couldn't be happier. She looks up to me because I'm her older sister, but honestly I have learned so much from her. When I think of confidence and strength, she's the first to come to my mind. My brothers are really protective of us, but they are a little less with her simply because of her strong character. She doesn't break easily and it's one of the many reasons that make her one of the most beautiful girls I have ever known. She's a real catch. Boys, you better be smart!

It's funny because people are actually surprised to hear that I have a sister. One of my friends came over once and saw pictures of her and she thought I hired her to play the role of my sister. Nope, I'm just blessed. Seriously, people always say that a girl needs an older brother, and that's true, but a girl also needs a little sister. I don't know what I would do without her. She has been my shield. This past spring break, I was having one of those times, where things kind of suck and you don't really know when they will get better. Going back to school was going to be hard for me, but she made it easier by spending her spring break with me at school. Having her there made all the difference and before I knew it things got better.

Everything's always better when we're together. From watching One Tree Hill and The Bachlorette, to working out, staying up late talking, and to sharing our clothes (even if sometimes we fight about it), it's all better because we get to do it together. And it's those moments that make everything worth it all over again. She's my walking diary. That's a pretty big deal to me. Opening up is not the easiest thing for me, especially when having to admit to mistakes or insecurities. I'm her older sister. I'm not supposed to make mistakes or be insecure. I'm supposed to live up to a higher standard. But see that's why she is so great. She sees me for who I am. She knows the pressures I put on myself and no matter what she is proud of who I am. She doesn't judge me and always loves me. She's the one that reminds me to breathe and enjoy the moments that lie before me. She doesn't need me to be perfect, she just needs me to be her older sister, her warrior and it's the least I can do for my shield. We're one for the other. So this post is to her, one of my blessings and reasons to smile!

Love you cubs. <3

Citations : Shield picture. http://www.ashleygale.co.uk/dat/?p=388