Life Lessons From An Older Sister

"Ate" is a three-letter-Filipino word that means older sister in English. Yet, for me "ate" means your best friend, life mentor, and go-to-buddy in everything in life. In other words, having an older sister means you will never be alone in facing life.

“An older sister is a friend and defender – a listener, conspirator, a counselor

and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too. – Pam Brown”

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN OLDER SISTER?. To be an older sister requires great responsibility and I am so lucky that we are just two (siblings). Haha Kidding aside, being an older sister means you will not only take the duty of it but also you will be a role model to your sibling/s. In like manner, you will not be just there emotionally but also physically, financially, and spiritually. Quite arduous sometimes but mind you, if you are always there for your sibling/s in every step of the way and you see him/her happily succeeding, it is rewarding. (Promise hehe)

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY YOUNGER SISTER. Growing up, we are like cats and dogs. We always fight over something even to the smallest things. We even have "Toblerone Wars", "Mealtime Wars", "Summer Wars", etc. that often stressed out our parents way back then.  However, now that we are grown up (by the way I am five years older than my sister), I am more like her life mentor. I definitely want to see to it that she will not be misled in life and she will pursue her dreams. Often times she defines me as "strict ate" or strict older sister (and I am fully aware of that haha) and overprotective too. Haha (and I believe it is normal hmm)

My younger sister is . . .
My younger sister is versatile. In most instances, I call my younger sister versatile. Why? because she really is. Haha She is like a fusion of Phineas and Ferb. Brainy and talented. In the same way, she is funny . . . and annoying sometimes. Haha (peace)

Three (3) adjectives that describe my younger sister:

Versatile, Clever, and Enthusiastic (in her studies and goals)

I call her:

Eng-Eng or baby love (and she calls me "ate love" if we are on good terms haha)


She likes . . .

Mathematics (I believe haha) and planes. Aspiring Engineer and chasing dreams 30,000 feet high. Now she is taking up a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cebu.

❝As long as we have each other (embracing), the world is a better place.❞
WE ARE THE LOMOLJO SISTERS. ∞

Complete this sentence.

Having a younger sister is awesome.
❝The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.❞ - Unknown




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My first article in 2020. Happy 2020!✶