Here is a list of inherited obsessions you originated and I carefully crafted after you:
(Well most of them that is! Thank you very much dear sister.)
- The color red, it looks good on both of us, what can I say?
- Lips: it started with that pink lip phone, continued onto any clothing, lipstick, purse, or shoe with a lip print. In fact I purchased lip blocked shoes in HK with you! haha!
- Hedgehogs: Now THIS is your obsession alone, but I indulge and purchase items for you of any hedgehog relate-ability.
- Dolphins: Another copy. “What your favorite animal Rachel?” “Dolphin!” “Why is that?” “Well….it’s my sister’s too!” (Insert giant grin here. 🙂 lol.) circa age 8-11.
- Red backpacks: I owned say, 3 of them, I think there is one buried in the closet some where. Shhh, don’t tell.
- Jeans: Me=bell bottoms, You=tapered leg, we both love jeans, what more can I say?!
- Socks: Mom started it. End scene.
- Drawing symbols after I sign my name on any letter to family or friend. I must insert the following: a heart, Star of David, music note, smiley face, flower, and sometimes a tear drop.
- Stickers: see previous blog if feeling confused.
- Judy Blume: Thank you mom!
- Laura Ingles Wilder: Thank you mom, x3!
- All of a Kind Family: Thank you mom, x4!
- Noel Streatfeild: T.Y.M.!x5!
- Swing dancing: copied beginning in 1998, took lessons for two years with friends at a Fred Astaire studio along with some tango and ballroom; then 1999, seeing you dance at the Crystal and Andy too, who knew?! 🙂
- Thai food: thank you, I like it very much now…. Not the first time in 1995, but what can I say, crocodile tears were real with those hot pepper flakes in that soup!
- Piano: TYM and Dad x6.
- Driving: That was all you in 2002, thank you for being EVER so patient and teaching me. I check all three mirrors EVERY time I switch lanes and back up, 2x’s.
- Portland: All you. ❤
- Sign Language: I ❤ you.
- Blue, turquoise, and anything boutique-y type of fabric.
- Saying, “Groovy!” When I really mean cool.
- Not saying,”Like, or sorry,” and paying close attention to when I slip back into previous language habits, thank you for this keen eye to detail.
- Learning how to use iPads, technology, and other varieties of this nature.
- Introducing me to the one and only, Sarah McLachlan.
- Seeing Savage Garden as my first concert in Seattle. Trying to win tickets to it while visiting you in Vancouver with Mom and Laurie and her kiddos. 🙂
- Learning how to navigate traffic on any given bridge and maintain speed. This goes along with #17. As well as knowing how to change: radio, cd, brake, gears, and air-conditioning without taking my eyes OFF of the road.
- Circumnavigating the world of resumes, cover letters, and interviews with practice and an editors eye.
- Being brave enough to start a blog, case in point.
- Airedales: all things airedales, all the time, and bringing Ari into my life in 1994. Eternally grateful for this and my furry faced best friend for 14 years.
- Anything sister related goes without saying: I love because of you!
The list could quite possibly continue on and on, however I felt that capping it was necessary for this occasion. Just know how grateful I am to you for sharing so many wonderful things over the years. I am eternally indebted to my big sister for sharing her loves in life and her love in general! Have a stellar major day! xoxo.
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