My sister didn’t arrive in the fit of histrionics she seems to enjoy so much. I came home from school one afternoon 11 years or so ago, saw my dad’s red pick-up truck, and knew that I had a new sister. She was a little brown thing wrapped in sheets, my brother said she looked like a monkey. It was the coolest thing then – no one ELSE had a new sister, but I did. It was amazing. I didn’t tell them my new sister did nothing but sleep, that was boring.
I don’t really know the exact date when she transitioned from being this walking talking baby doll that I adored and played with all the time to this horrible monster whose presence is banned in my room. I used to ask her for hugs, but if she hugged me now I’d most probably yell at her.
No one and nothing could put me in a rage quite as intense as my sister can. It’s as if every thing she does is annoying, her tantrums, her friends, her eating habits (spaghetti with no sauce but extra cheese in Jollibee, and duh mom, I can’t dine in, that’d be embarassing), her everything. I can still remember most clearly that day in highschool, when I entered my room just to see her eating a chocolate cupcake in the middle of my bed. My blood levels must have reached their all time high. It’s the story I tell all my friends when I feel particularly vindictive. I could go on and on until my tongue’s fallen off about how much she annoys me – I was the bunso for 7 years before she came along, so I have practice in whining.
I can also remember seeing a little girl with short hair playing with my laptop one evening. My blood boiled in advance, and I yell at her to get off, only to realize that it wasn’t my sister I was yelling at, but a cousin. I felt so guilty I brought her ice cream. When other children mess up, they’re cute. When my sister does, she’s stupid. I don’t know how that happened in my head, but there it is.
I’m aware that it’s normal for siblings to fight, but I’ve always though that my feelings for my sister transcends that typical sibling rivalry intro something a bit darker. I don’t wish my parents had stopped with me, but I’d wish for a different sister. Or a baby brother instead. Anyone but her.
I tell my friends that I’d get over it when she turns 15. I promised myself we’d be those siblings in TV that share secrets and everything. But until she grows up, she’d always be the one big annoyance in my life.
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Yup, wait for it! just try to be patient with her, and she’ll turn out fine. (the best accomplice you’ll have 😉 )
You might want to make a single experience stand out, but other than that, the reflection’s good. : )
I can see that there’s a lot of emotion put into this paper, but try not to let that get in the way of acquiring deeper insights.
Funny how you mistook your cousin for your sister then giving her ice cream later :))
Anyway, how did having a sister changed your life? Do elaborate on that and maybe add a sweet experience together as sisters. Maybe, that can balance the tension. But, I did enjoy reading how much you’re angered by her :))
I know how you feel. I also have a younger sister and she used to annoy me all the time. But she eventually matured. I’m sure she’ll mature in time. Good insights, by the way..:)
Why was the bunso title so important to you and losing that title made you annoyed with your sister? It would be better if you tried to understand and reflect on this point because it may be good for you and your paper.
Maybe you should be more specific on the experience you are reflecting on (For example, your wildest (?) fight ever or something like that.)
I thank you for your honesty in writing this blog. But I feel that you have to think of another experience to reflect on – something that has changed your life but in a good way, not like this expression of loathing. You could try to reflect on this and think of something good about the experience that stands out and overcomes all the negative insights and feelings you’ve just exhibited in this blog.
You can still add more insight to it. 🙂
Like how having a sister became significant to you 🙂
I have a brother who’s similar to your sister! 🙂 Anyways, I think it would be better if you use another topic instead of this since your experience here is too common. If you decide to continue with this, it would be better if you wrote more insights and expounded on the last few paragraphs. 🙂 Good luck with your sister! 🙂
You wrote a good essay. The only comment I can make is to probably delve deeper on why you started hating your sister, as well as some more insights or realizations about your topic.
Aww. Just try to work things out with her. Who knows, everything might just fall into place:) nice work!
I think you need to reflect more on the relationship you do have with your sister, not just the fact that you dislike her. Maybe if you can focus on the more positive aspects, you can have deeper and better insights on your relationship, and how this is a part of who you are.
And, I think eventually you two will get along. Maybe you both just need to talk it out and adjust things, or change the dynamic of your relationship. My sister and I used to have the same thing, but now, we’re okay. :)) Best of luck on that.
Siblings can really be annoying! But I’ve been wanting to have a sister. Having a brother can sometimes suck. Hope you get along well with your sister someday. Anyway. Lacks insights but interesting topic. 🙂 This can be improved.
It’s the big brother syndrome, my pastor calls it. Sometimes, we big brothers tend to feel an unexplainable dislike for our younger siblings. Do you really still feel that way about her until now? Probably you could look at her in a more cura personalis way. See how she ticks, and then try to get along with her. She’s just a little girl after all. 🙂
Interesting fact: you are annoyed with your sister. I will not suggest you to make your paper more positive by writing some good memories with your sister. That would then change your feelings, therefore, changing you. The experiences you shared regarding your annoyance to her are good enough. But you might as well describe them more vividly, as well as your frustrations. One good thing to contemplate on: Why do you hate her? Listen to your subconscious. 🙂
What’s histrionics btw? 😦
Why do you feel so strongly against your sister? Is there a certain incident that brought it up? I felt sad that you didn’t get along with your sibling, but it is a good topic to reflect upon. I think you really put strong feelings in here, and you can reflect on those feelings and give insights about it. This, however, shows some already so you just have to expound a little more.
very brave to show exactly how you feel towards your sister. u know, i have 2 younger brother, now ages 9 and 10. so thats why i can relate so much to this. when my two brothers were 6-8, man did i yell so much, i am the kuya so my parents would entrust me to take care of them watch them etc, and if something goes wrong , its always me who’s to blame since they are kids and they don’t know any better… 😐
well anyway, now,…they re still annoying but not as annoying as before. your friend’s right, maybe around 15…or maybe 13, our younger siblings would be tamer 🙂
so good insights and i really love how you truly expressed how you feel. you didn’t hold back or hide somethings which is great since its helps the readers understand how you felt and all. good job! 🙂
God bless! 🙂