#1: My Family

I happen to think my family is better than yours (unless you are in my family, then you are very correct in thinking your family is awesome).  Of course this is merely opinion, but I will defend my opinion.

I'm not talking broadly here.  Of course my extended family is great too, but I'm talking about my nuclear family.

Let's start with Mom:  My mom is pretty much an older version of me.  I am beginning to see so many similarities in my mother and myself than I ever really thought was possible.  She is absolutely amazing and I have come to appreciate her more and more as I grow older and mature.  I value her patience with all of us (dad, Jess, and I). We all go to her to solve our problems and that must be a very difficult task to take on, but she does it.  It may stress her out, but she does it regardless of the toll it takes on her.  Anyone who knows her is better for it.  She is not scared to think independently and go against the grain which is rare for the area I am from (Wise County). I think that independent thinking is reflected in both my sister and I.  She truly is one of a kind and I have a strong appreciation and love for her.

Now Daddy-o:  I don't tell my Dad nearly enough how much I appreciate everything he does for me and Jessica.  He and I may butt heads occasionally but I always know I can call him if I'm ever in a pinch and need help.  I can't imagine not having my dad as my dad.  This may sound silly, because obviously you only know what you've grown up with, but my dad seemingly has the answer for everything.  He has always had solutions to my plethora of problems I come across.  Can everyone's dad solve all of their problems?  My dad can beat up your dad.  And that's why I love my dad.

Last but not least Jessica:  My sister probably doesn't know how much I look up to her.  She has her flaws, as we all do, but my sister is everything I could want to be and more.  She is super smart.  She is selfless.  She is hilarious.  She has accomplished and experienced things I could only dream of.  Having a sister so close in age is something that is irreplaceable in every part of my life.  It's amazing having someone who more or less had exactly the same family upbringing as myself who has all the same family memories I have.  Sesame Street.  Saturday Night Live.  Camp Fire.  Tea parties.  Almost every aspect of my childhood, I shared with my sister and as I've gotten older that's the kind of stuff that can help you forget the bad shit that comes along with growing and can take you back to a much simpler time in life.