I am dedicating this post to my sister, all the other 16 year olds out there, and all the parents who have ever went through raising a teenager.

When I moved back from Korea and decided to move in with Mikki and Susan I never knew all the stages I would relive as a 16 year old. It’s up and down, good days, bad days, long days, and just plain ugly days.

I can remember being 16 but with out the phone, all the social media, and definitely didn’t have a car. I see all these various things play such a big part in my sister’s life. One time I told her to be careful when she went somewhere and her reply was …. “Lill I’m not stupid I have a brain…things aren’t the way they used to be when you were 16!”

Okay I’m only 9 years older than her, and I have to say that comment made me feel so much older! Yeah things are the same; but I didn’t have a car and I didn’t go out with boys. Those are two things that make a major difference!

So I came up with some things that I have heard from her and how she feels. So Mikki this is for you. Always remember I am your big sister and will always love you. I am here anytime you need me.

When your 16 you think you’re the one in charge, because you have formed a new sense of being responsible.  (Little do you know there’s so much more to learn)

When you’re 16 you think about your friends… “Wonder what they think of me?”… He said this and she said that….

When you’re 16 you start experimenting with dating, making your own choices, and really discovering the “right and wrong in life.”

When you’re 16 it matters what name brand of clothes you wear.

When you’re 16 you are so selfish sometimes it’s hard to think of anyone but yourself.

When you’re 16 and people give you advice you think they are telling you what to do.

When you’re 16 the social media plays a big role… Instagram, Facebook, twitter, Snapchat (SELFIES 90% of the time)

     

When you’re 16 girls can be vicious… Down right mean girls…

When you’re 16 you want to stay out all hours of the night … honey you still have a curfew

When you’re 16 you are driving and want to be a gas ass.

When you’re 16 you think everything revolves around your schedule .

When you’re 16 you are sensitive and able to hold a conversation.

When you’re 16 you want to feel important.

When you’re 16 life can be really hard just like any other phase of life.

When you’re 16 you are thinking about college and your future.

When you’re 16 you tend to be way too dramatic sometimes….O.K.  MOST of the time.

      

When you’re 16 you don’t want to be lectured and everyone is annoying.

  

So sorry for being so “annoying” from time to time I just care about you and look out for you.

Life can be hard and you can only tell someone something so many times. After that they must make the choices and learn for themselves.

I hope my sister knows that I will always be here for her now matter what she faces.  I Love you Mikki!

Do not be afraid to make decisions, do not be afraid to make mistakes. -Carly Fiornia