... college will do us both good

This weekend I'm going to visit my sister at college.  And I'm excited.  I don't miss her around the house everyday to be honest, but that's probably because I never really saw her when she did live here.  Over the summer she was gone a lot of the time, and I was gone a lot of the time.  So on the rare occasions when we were home, it wasn't likely that we would run into each other.  And that's kind of sad.

But now that it's been almost a full month since I've seen her in person (I'm not counting our various Skype conversations) I'm getting pumped.  I get to see her college life and her new friends, but most importantly, I think we're going to get along.  My sister and I have a pretty average sibling relationship.  We argue quite a bit and haven't really had too many sister bonding moments.  But after I've talked to quite a few people who also have sisters who have gone off the college, I'm optimistic.  They've all said that since their sibling moved out their relationships have improved a lot.  And my sister and I could use that.

Even right before my sister was officially left at college we had an arguement.  I was helping her set up her dorm room, and apparantly I had made a mess.  (I don't see how this is possible.  Her stuff was strewn all over the room.)  We got in our usual fight where voices were raised and it ended up in everyone being a little upset.  It wasn't until after the disagreement that we realized it was pretty stupid.  This was the last day we were going to see each other for a full month and we were arguing.  However, that didn't stop a few other arguements popping up throughout the rest of the day.

But this weekend when I visit her I think things will be different.  We have been seperated so we will have plenty of things to talk about.  Also, I know she misses me.  She is really homesick even if she won't admit it to me.  My parents have noticed a drop in her spirits, so a visit from her favorite sister should help.  While I'm up there I'm determined to have a good time with her, with as few disagreements as possible.

It will probably take a little effort, but things will be easier.  We will be able to get along and have a great time.  I'm sure of it.  And that's why I'm optimistic that college will be good for both of us.