P4- Christie

For this choice blog I decided to report on some exciting news. My aunt just recently got engaged and she chose me to be her maid of honor. Christie and I grew up right across the street from one another. The word aunt is usually associated with older people; however Christie and I are only six years apart.

Growing up with her by my side is one thing that I will never forget. She was my babysitter, best friend, and sometimes my enemy. She taught me many life lessons that I still hold on too to this day. She taught me how to ride my bike, and most importantly how to not let others try to bring you down. Even some things that I’m not so proud of such as, convincing your parents for something you want or getting out of trouble. Whatever the situation Christie always had some advice on the matter. We share so many memories, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Even though she might not be aware of this, she even taught me how to be a good big sister, and take responsibility for my actions. Looking back on my childhood I can remember when I use to wait until she woke up so I could spend the day with her. Where ever she was I wasn’t not too far behind, always tagging along even when I wasn’t wanted. Christie wasn’t just my aunt, play mate or best friend she is more, she is my sister.

Christie has always been someone I have looked up to and wanted to resemble, she was and still is my role model.  Through the good and bad times, I know she will always have my back and even though we might not agree on certain things. If you had the chance to know Christie when she was in high school, she was not the most motivated person. In her senior year something changed, she reprioritized her life. Christie went form a C student to graduating early from Medallie College. She was even offered a program at Syracuse University in broad casting journalism. Only forty people are accepted into this program every year.  Now looking back, she did teach me something that I am starting to realize. “Good things come to those who wait…from what’s left over from those who hustle”.  Every day I think of that quote and try my best to make my own dreams come true, instead of waiting for them to just appear.