It's crazy to me that my younger sister is graduating high school this year. I tend to forget often that she's even a senior in high school, partly because I have a bad memory and partly because it's so weird. It just seems out of place that my younger sisters are going about their lives just like I did when I was at the same age. I'm graduating college in a year in a half and then Alex will be in the same place as I am now. And then there's Andie, my youngest sister who I've always seen as so much younger, but the age difference doesn't seem so expansive anymore.
Alex is the middle child, she's a Taurus and she always knows what she wants. I've never known a time when she hasn't put in the effort in order to be successful. She's more independent than my youngest sister and probably even more than me in the sense that she doesn't consult others before she makes decisions. I loved taking her senior pictures even more than I thought I would because I can see everything about her in them. I can see her determination and stubbornness in her face, but I can also see the point when she let go. Alex and I are complete opposites. She is good at every sport, while I have never been. I enjoy writing, photography and expressing myself creatively over anything, and she enjoys competition and always improving. I focus on the details, she sees the big picture. She makes quick decisions, I am indefinitely indecisive. Alex is impressively outgoing and loves being around her friends. I am an introvert and value quiet moments and time alone. It's a wonder that we grew up in the same household all of our lives, and it's so odd that soon, my sisters and I will be living in all different places. I'm happy, though, that I could be there to take Alex's senior pictures and remember this.
- ryan