Sister Time



Goofing around in the CSU bookstore



Me and my almost-15-year-old sister are close. Really close. Despite the miles between us most of the time (since I'm away at college, of course), we manage to stay almost as connected as before I moved out. We get along a little better, too, because when we're around each other, we know we have a limited time to spend together, so we try to make the most of it. I'm really enjoying Thanksgiving break--we've had 4 days together already and we have 5 more ahead of us. And Christmas break will be even better, since I have a whole month at home! I'm really excited for that, but I'm also having a good time right now.

This afternoon was the first time that it was just the two of us hanging out. Our mom dropped us off at a Starbucks so she could run a few errands and we were pumped to get our Starbucks fix. We only go once a month at most so it's a real treat for us (there aren't any within walking distance of CSU and I don't have a car up there). My sister's not a fan of coffee, and I only like it if it's in latte form, but we both LOVE Starbucks. We were especially excited about the holiday drinks that are now available. My sister loves the Frappuccinos (she usually gets the strawberries and creme one) so she got the peppermint mocha frapp. I really don't like whipped cream, so when I get a frapp I always get the light version. I ordered the mocha light frapp with a pump of peppermint. I really like the combination of chocolate and mint, but I don't like too much sweetness so I just got one pump of the peppermint so it wouldn't be overwhelming.
It was a really, really good drink! Even though it was in the 40s outside (and people kept opening the door near our table so we couldn't take our jackets off), I thought my drink was even better because it was cold. Peppermint is such a refreshing flavor, and it's so much better cold. I was a little surprised by how much I liked my drink, and I'm definitely going to order it again soon. My sis loved her drink too; we exchanged sips and we both liked each other's drinks. But the best part wasn't the drinks, it was talking and laughing together, complaining about the cold in a joking way and just catching up. Not really talking about school, but just bonding. It was one of the best afternoons I've had in a while.
I know the next few days will be busy with prepping for the big day (Thanksgiving, of course), but I hope to continue to spend some quality time with my little sister. We're best friends, and I hope our close relationship lasts the rest of our lives. After all, sisters are the closest friends and the worst enemies...I hope there aren't too many 'enemy' moments!

Me (left) and my sister in Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park
over the summer