The Darbs

Today is my sister's birthday, the big 16, whoohoo! So I am going to talk about her for a bit since she is on the other side of the world and I can't talk to her in person. Darby (or Chocolate Chip as I wanted to call her when I was 4) is one of my best friends. She is one of the most dedicated dancers I know, and can be friends with anyone. I thought I was friendly until I 'met' my sister. She can make anyone laugh and is not afraid to laugh at herself. She loves Disney, will quote funny movie lines with me (including Spongebob and Brian Regan), and is the kind of person who likes to binge on both book series and TV shows.

The best thing about Darby-Darbs is that she knows exactly who she is and is fully accepting of that. She is probably one of the prettiest girls at school and yet prefers skinny jeans, a ponytail, tennis shoes, and one of my old huge sweatshirts to most other school outfits. She is aware of her weaknesses but still tries hard to improve. She finds joy in creativity and she knows what she is good at. Like I said, she knows who she is. Darby is the kind of girl who had her best friend move recently and yet is still happy going to school and becoming closer with others in her class. She is adventurous (she wants to go to
Latvia, just to go there, no other reason), is sometimes irrational and maybe slightly irresponsible, but also one of the best friends you could ask for.

I hope that when I grow up I can be more like my sister. Knowing more clearly my weaknesses and being ok with them, willing to improve. Knowing also my strengths and building confidence from them, even if others are still better than me in those fields. More willing to laugh and relax and dream.

Darby- I love you! Happy Birthday!