Family

Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what. Like I have said before "Blood makes you related but actions and love make you family."

My big posted this as his status on Facebook earlier, and it made me want to cry. 

(I know what you're thinking, and you're right- it's nothing new. It's no secret that I overinvest in my friendships because I want people to know I care about them and, let's be real, I'm just that emotional girl that takes on the feelings of the entire world.)

I've been thinking about family a lot lately, with all the seniors that are graduating this semester, and all of my outside-of-APhiO friends (yes, I still have a few) that I've managed to neglect all semester while I've been so involved with work and the brotherhood. I feel absolutely terrible that I haven't been around more this year, but what I absolutely love is that all of those people that I've neglected this year are still there, ready to start things up right where they left off the last time we talked. I'm so thankful for all of the amazing people I've had the opportunity to get to know here in my time at FSU (God, I sound like I'm dying or something) and I'm really glad that a lot of them are still around to put up with me. I can honestly say that I love them all more than they could ever imagine, and that they're the true definition of what 'family' should be.

My big called this afternoon to tell me that he got extra tickets for his graduation ceremony for my twin and me. I can't believe his bougie 'Will Work for Graduation Tickets' sign actually paid off (I wish I had a picture to show you... it was hilarious) and that I'll be sitting in the civic center at 9am on Saturday watching him walk across the stage and receive his diploma. I'm not really sure how I feel about all of this yet. I mean, clearly I told him I would be there- he's my big and he's been a huge part of my life this year. I can't not support him at one of the most important moments in his life... but I'm really sad that it's actually happening. I'm happy for all of the seniors and their accomplishments, but I don't want them to leave. They're all such amazing people, and I know they're going to do amazing things with their lives... but I just want to be selfish and keep them here forever.  

I'm not staying in town this weekend. Of course, my plans are slightly altered with this graduation business, but as soon as it's over and I do the obligatory hugs, tears, and photos... it's two hours of quality time with I-10 for me.