Dedicated To My Beloved Brother

I was born into a small family, immediate family that is... I do not suggest that we start on extended family now. Let's just say that if I was to draw a family tree, it will be so congested with branches and leaves that hardly any sunlight can shines through. I am not complaining cos I love them no less. It's just that this post is dedicated to my immediate family, especially my siblings - my brother to be specific.

I am the eldest in the family with a younger sister, S, and brother, T, who are 1 year and 7 years younger respectively. S and myself have always been very closed to each other. Since young, we play, go school, eat, sleep, study together. We talk to each other about anything and everything... well, almost... :P Just when I was entering Primary School, Mum gave birth to my brother, T. S and me, being the big sisters, took care of T when Mum is busy. T was a very easy to take care baby. He was a cute, little baby boy and was seldom grouchy.

When he started schooling, my sister, S, and myself had started working. During his birthday and christmas, we will buy him gifts that we knew that he had wanted then. We like to pamper him during these occasions cos I personally felt that I was at his age before and I totally understand how he felt if he doesn't have what he wished for. S and myself being financially independent, will spoil him with the gifts that teenagers his age will wish for.

I must say that we do not really have to worry about T mixing with the wrong group of friends during school time. He was matured enough to know the right from wrong.

As he grows older, his characters become more visible. I hate to say this but I have to admit that his characters are quite similar to mine, so much so that it always get us ended up quarreling. We are both very stubborn and if both of us do not think we are at fault, we will not be the first to speak. One of our typical quarrel can last a month without talking to each other. Then again, siblings will be siblings. Over time, we will talk to each other again somehow or rather.. : )

T has started working since last year after his NS. He is still at a stage where he is searching for the job which will give him the satisfaction one needs to get from working. T just started on a new job that he thinks might be the one but it being his first few months so far, he is fighting really hard for his sales quota. Me, being his sister, believes that he can do it. Should there be an unfortunate scenario that he does not make it in this job, I know for a fact that it is a matter of time before he makes it big.

Dear T,

We know that this is a tough time for you. We will be disappointed if it's not cos it only means that you did not put your heart and soul into it. I must say that I am really glad with the decision that you had made. Everyone who cares for you feels that you had made the right decision and believe that you can do it. We are all behind you in this and just let us know anytime that you need any help or support. You know very well who are the 'we' here. Don't even think like you are disturbing us or anything of that sort. Love ones do not abandon you when you are down. They do their utmost to support and help you move up.

I have very strong faith that you will make it someday. Why do I know? Cos' you are so like me. We do not get knock down easily. When we are knocked down, we are sad for a while cos' it's painful but before anyone can even ask if we need a plaster, we will be up and running for our next goal in life.

Luv,
Your Da Jie

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