while my sister is out at her going-away party that i am too young to attend, i am creating a list in honor of her moving to colorado....

top twenty reasons why my-van is fabulous:
20. her name rhymes with mine
19. she tells good stories, but also listens
18. she's laidback, which perfectly complements my uptightness
17. she reads at the speed of light (she also taught herself how to read)
16. she's talented
15. she's crafty, thoughtful, and generous (she knits stuff for everyone)
14. she's goofy, and has no problem dancing like a fool to make me laugh
13. she's beautiful
12. she's smarter than i am
11. i would be a loser and have no style if it weren't for her (remember when i used to wear white keds, scrunch socks, leggings, turtlenecks, and sweatshirts down to my knees every day in elementary school? i would never have been "best dressed" in high school without her help)
10. she actually understands vietnamese
9. she's already a renaissance woman
8. she's charming and gets along with everyone
7. she's adventurous and loves to try new things (who else would buy an autoharp?)
6. she still acts like a little kid when she's excited about something ("going to the apple store was the highlight of my day")
5. she appreciates being lazy
4. she makes me do things for her, but she'll return the favor (she'll crack my back anytime, and if i had white hairs, i know she'd pull them out)
3. we can be gross together ("oops, excuse me." "agh! get away get away get away! don't come any closer!")
2. she's my ultimate role model in all aspects of life
1. and the ultimate cheese-fest line: she's my best friend.

it'll be sad when she's in boulder, but she's excited and is studying to be a music teacher, so i'm happy for her. love you!