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'lil bro ________________________________________________________________

My brother and I have one of those rare sibling relationships that you only hear of in after-school specials and sappy episodes of Full House. Growing up we were extremely close, both in age and mindset (I am 15 months older than him). It was a closeness that was punctuated by our similar dislike for our older sister, who would torture us and get us in trouble on lazy Sunday afternoons.

Our closeness carried us through junior high, high school and when he decided to attend the same college as me, I was elated. As a Sophomore, I would play protective older sister, making sure that he had a good meal every night and had purchased his text books on time. My nesting instinct was in full swing.

Throughout the numerous time of stress in life, from his girlfriend's mother dying to his eventual breakup from said girlfriend, I was there for him. And he was there for me through all the college crap I went through (not worth bringing up at this juncture!).

And now, like always, I'm there for him. Just recently he found out that a full-ride masters scholarship he received to a prestigious music conservatory in New Jersey fell through. It was crushing, and I felt horrible for him. But although his 5 year plan was dashed to pieces, he has kept a positive attitude and is carrying on. And on the bright side, I get to have my little bra around until the next bright opportunity snatches him up. For now, I get to play mom to him for a little while longer.

The Brother:

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