Me and my younger sister Carissa.
Almost two years ago, I moved back home from Arizona. My room shares a wall with hers.
For the first few months of our cohabitation setup, we seemed to be on a track to genuine sisterly adorableness, brushing our teeth together, doing our makeup together, trying on our newest mall purchases together, bursting out into songs from our childhood together. Every day, we talked and laughed. She made this house that I’d been away from feel like home once again.
But then life morphed into something different. She got a new boyfriend and a new job and started spending every waking minute consumed by one or the other. I now jump on the internet the moment I wake up and the moment I come home from work. We barely see each other, it seems, even though we share a Sonicare toothbrush charger. Things have changed, though she still pops in my room almost every night just before she goes to bed.
“Hi sister,” she’ll say from the doorway.
“Hi sister,” I’ll say from my computer.
“Goodnight.”
“Goodnight.”
Last week, when we found out we got the new condo, I had to make a very quick decision on whether or not I would move in. Carissa made her own decision instantly — I think she started packing her bags that day.
“Are you going to move in?” she asked.
“I don’t know,” I said.
“I really want you to,” she replied.
A part of me wanted to, too. Maybe the thrill of living on our own would make us close again. But soon, the impracticality of it all sunk in. I’d be moving into a much smaller room and would have to pay nearly a grand each month in rent when I could live here for free. It didn’t make sense.
Now though, I feel unsettled as I watch trash bags filled with clothes pile up the garage, ready to be thrown in her hatchback and moved to a brand new closet. Sure, she’ll just be five minutes away, but it’s not same as knowing she’s right behind my wall.
Awwww, I dont have a sister but I do have a brother and I would be bummed if he decided to move out.
So who gets the Sonicare toothbrush charger?
i think you should move with her!! it’ll be fun. i would love to live with my sissy.
As crazy as it sounds, I think her moving out will actually make you closer. You will now have to force yourselves to make time for each other. You won’t take the time you spend together for granted.
I think you made the right choice. Paying a grand for rent does not make sense when you an live for free. Save a money so you and the mister can buy a home of your own together soon.
Aw, that’s sweet. I hope that you two are able to make a sister date night every week or so now that things are changing.
(Also I like the necklace she’s wearing!)
@HBee, that would be Michelle wearing the necklace, unless you’re talking about the tiny pendant. Even with the masthead as a double check, they do look alike until you’ve seen them enough times.
is everyone you know terribly good looking or what!!!???
uhm, you and your sister are gorgeous!!
this post makes me wish i had a sister. i do have a younger brother. but i think that’s different. although i’m forever indebted to him for the times he let me sleep on the top bunk of his bright red racecar bunk bed after we’d watch goosebumps at night. i was a chicken-shit little girl.
$1,000 a month is lower than any rent/mortgage amount I have paid since graduation
aw such a sweet post. at least she’s not moving that far away :)
Mandy – Me. That reminds me, I better watch her to make sure she doesn’t steal my stuff…
Alexa – Too much $
Mermanda – That’s my secret plan.
HBee – Aww, sister dates sound fun.
M@ – I’m glad you can tell us apart
Maggie – Pretty much. JK. She’s way hotter than me in real life, but I like the way I look in this pic. If she wants to choose the pic that goes on the internet, she should get her own website.
well-intentioned heartbreaker – “Watch” goosebumps? You mean read the books? Oh man, I’m old.
Todd – Come live in Torrance.
Katelin – Yeah, it’s so not far. She’ll be back for laundry weekly, I’m sure.
if it werent for the grand a month in rent Id say move…the money is definately an issue.
I shared an apt. with my sister for two years before we both get married, and it was wonderful. We fought, cried, giggled, drank, and just plain had fun as young sisters. i know that i will never get that time with her again. She will always be my closest friend, but now we are both married, she is a stepmom and also pregnant. Things change in the blink of an eye, I am grateful to have the chance to live with her for those years,
OMG! How beautiful are you both? Geesh. I’m never posting another picture of me on my site, like ever. Wait, can I use your pictures on my site and say they’re me? Sure people will wonder why I’m suddenly Asian and beautiful, but in the long run, I think it’s better for me.
Sorry about your sister moving. You know, times are tough nowadays, I’d save all the money you can. I’d also go over and visit her and eat all her food. Hey, just saying…you can keep up with her goings on and get a free meal.
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