More than a friend

More than a friend

I had a special habit when I was a little kid - I seldom slept in the daytime but whenever I slept in the daytime it will be the whole afternoon. When I woke up in the evening, I found the whole world became strange - why it was getting dark when I woke up! I couldn't help crying every time. Sometimes my mother didn't know what happened exactly, she thought my elder sister might did something bad to me. She asked her seriously about this from time to time, my sister was very annoyed about this.

One day, I slept in the afternoon again. When I woke up in the evening, again, I felt very strange and uncomfortable. I frowned and looked around silently, preparing for a big cry. Suddenly I saw my sister rapidly got off the bed and ran to the door. She hid herself behind the door and observed me through the door slot. I suddenly remembered how annoying I was to her, and I found it was really funny! I forgot the uncomfortable feeling and started to laugh at my sister. From then on, I totally got rid of this bad habit and rescued my sister by the way.

There was a girl in our family since I was born. She is always 4 years older than me. She is my sisters, more than a friend.

We studied in the same kindergarten, same primary school and the same high school. In those days, we both studied very well and have been "Xue Ba" in our classes.

After graduated from high school, my sister admitted to Dalian University of Technology successfully. At that time, I thought I must get a more famous university in the future.

After 4 years, guess what? … I didn't get any good university, I failed in the crucial examination.

It comes the first biggest frustration in my life.

I could not face it as I never thought about this before. I was the "Xue Ba" in my class! I locked myself in the room and didn't want to talk to anybody. My mind was blank and I did not eat anything for the whole day.

At that time, my sister just graduated from university and started her career in Hang Zhou. She called me. We had our first serious conversation though the telephone. She said, the most important and difficult task in our life is to know about ourselves. Sometimes, to admit "This is who I am" is not so easy. I don't really care about your success, but please don't give up. Just try again. No matter what the result is, I will always accept you and love you.

I sat on the chair, listening quietly. I could not speak out one word as my throat was very very hot. Tears falling down on my face but I felt something coming back to my body, later I knew, they are courage and power.

1 year later, I admitted to Dalian University of Technology as well! My sister was extremely happy for me. She spent her 2 months' salary to buy me a big suitcase of clothes and a big suitcase!

She is my sister, more than a friend.

In 2006, my sister got married in Hang Zhou. I was the representative from our family on her wedding. I helped her with everything from 4 o'clock in the morning till late in the evening. Just as busy as organizing a speech contest in our toastmasters club. I helped her to welcome the relatives and friends just like our SAA today. I also delivered a short speech on her wedding, with a lot of ah and ums and long pauses. Tears often interrupted my speech but I knew they are full of joy and memories.

I am her sister, more than a friend.

My sister and I had talked many times that we really appreciate our parents to give us the chance to have a close sister in this world.

Otherwise, who can take care of me through the door slot when I was a little kid?

Who can spend 2 months’ salary to buy me a big suitcase of clothes when I get to the university?

When we are in difficulties or on a very special day in our lives, who can share the pain or joy with us in a very close way?

There's a saying: "Every encounter in this world is just like a miracle. Our family members are our friends sent by god."

While I would like to say: "She is my sister, more than a friend. I am her sister, more than a friend."