Facts about being an Older Sibling

As I was writing this post I struggled to find an appropriate title. Stages of having a lot of siblings? Being an older sibling? I didn't expect to have so much material. Once I starting thinking about it I kept coming up with more! I was going to title this 10 things about having younger siblings, or some catchy, numbered title. I finally decided on Facts about being an Older Sibling.

I'm the second oldest and I have four younger brothers. I (Obviously) grew up in a big family, and if anything, I prefer it and I feel sorry for people who didn't. There's so much that happens with this many people day to day.

My younger brother who is closest in age to me, is probably the brother I am closest to. The two of us and our older brother had several years of growing up when it was just the three of us. There's a little back story for you to kinda explain the bizarre facts I've put together!


There are many positive things about who I am and things about me thanks to having younger siblings.

Disney appreciation

A lot of people say they have an inner child, to explain why the still love Disney or typically kid things. I don't have to use that as an excuse. I love Disney and Pixar movies! I grew up with a generation of Disney, but because I had little brothers over a long stretch of time, I saw their generation and even the current generation of Disney. My friends think certain movies are to young for them. Or they would be embarrassed to be seen going to any animated movie. Where as I love it! :D

Strong personality

One thing is for sure, if you grow up with five brothers you're going to learn how to take care of yourself. Whether it's physically, or sarcastically.  Needless to say I can do both. ;) They used to say I was a ninja. I haven't needed to use my "ninja skills" on them in a long, long time. I'm still a very sarcastic person though.
I don't just do whatever people tell me to. I have a mind of my own, opinions, and independence thanks to the way I was raised and my brothers. I will fight you, and if you're my friend I will fight for you.
Whenever anyone would meet my brothers and me, they would say something like, "Oh, I bet you can beat them all up!" (I never really understood that. But I totally could! Lol)

Having someone to talk to, probably late at night, is a great part of the deal too! You never have to go far for a pair of ears, or two, ready to listen to your problems. Even if it's about nothing at all. Or deep relationship topics and moral dilemmas.

Borrowing their stuff, is great. Especially if you're the same gender because then you can borrow clothes too.

Giving them tips or suggestions and advice are a good way older siblings can help a younger sibling. I haven't had to much experience with that. Except for little things. Probably because I only have one sibling who is younger than me who is old enough to need anything like that.

But there are also not so good things that come with having younger siblings unfortunately. Thankfully most of these things are related to being younger, or small children.

Having so many brothers can be extremely annoying! Of course boys of every age are good at being annoying. ;) Having one in each age category piles on the annoyance factor sometimes.

Sibling rivalry 
This one is usually more of problem when siblings are kids, but it can still exist when they're grown. As kids it can be about anything, racing from one end of the yard to the other, or something more serious.

Just in case you were wondering. It is never silent around the house. Usually, as weird as it may sound, the shower is one of the only times you can't hear something or other going on.

Of course that also means you almost always have someone to hangout with. Enough that I don't feel lonely much. It would kinda be hard to!

If you're anything like us when we were little, or if you have kids, than you may have to deal with fighting at least once a day. This isn't as unusual for kids, in fact that's pretty much sibling 101.

Running out of hot water because everyone used it. Is yet another fact about having a big family. Thank goodness we have more than one water heater though and it's not as big of a problem as it used to be! :D

These facts are accurate for some people and not so much for others. All of our siblings or kids will experience these things at some point, and hopefully it'll be more of the good than the bad. After everything else it's about who they are and who they're turning into.
 I personally, currently have siblings who are in many different parts of their lives.
One is a toddler, one is a teenager, another is an adult and works a full time job.
Seeing them from my point of view is incredible and has been a journey and will continue to be. Never lose faith. Never let go. Let them be who they are, but don't be afraid to help them, or guide them if need be.
They're still just kids after all.

I read this article a while back and I realized how accurate a lot of the points they make are to me! Check it out if you want:

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/15-things-you-know-to-be-true-when-your-sibling-is-10-years-younger

No Time

I've started almost every post on every social media and blog for the past several months with, I've been so busy lately, or I'm sorry I haven't been active, or I so overwhelmed with work and projects I haven't been writing lately.

Sometimes I just want to cuddle up in my bed, eat chocolate, watch some Netflix and hide from the world. Lives get hectic, people get busy and important things fall to a back burner or completely disappear.

This last year I decided I'm going to work on building a photography business. It was a big decision that took a lot of soul searching and praying and honestly, crying. That's normal right?

This year I've really tried to make time to watch courses and dedicate time to photography and improving my skills. I would like to dedicate more time to it, but that's impossible at the moment.

Even so, it's important to remember on difficult days and long weeks what your striving for. Your goals, and what you are working towards, and what makes you happy at the end of the day. <3

Peace, Love and all that fun stuff!

Springtime

Along with, what's your favorite color? or what's your middle name? What's your favorite season? was one of the main need to know things about someone when I was a kid. Getting to know someone was practically a questionnaire of things. So with so much time to think about it, and evaluate my options I have finally decided I prefer wintertime to any other part of the year.

Mostly because I love Christmas and snow. (Not that it snows where I live.) But also because there are no pesky bugs or allergies and I can layer my clothes! (Which I love to do!) Even though my winters aren't always the ideal hot cocoa and a good book days. More often than not I prefer them to heat and critters.

Spring comes anyway, however, no matter how hard I try and wish it not to. Every year I am forced to say goodbye to, "the most wonderful time of the year..."

Spring isn't all bad I suppose, there is... flowers? I mean swimming is more of a summer thing, but still possible I guess. Hmm, apparently I don't know of any pros about it being Spring soon. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

5 Vintage Things that Need to Come Back

I saw a post titled the same as this one. It inspired me to write this and share what my version is. I actually know the girl who wrote it, but I disagreed with a few of the points. So I thought I'd make one with my own things.

1. Jukeboxes are one of the coolest most overlooked vintage items in existence. Everyone is quick to say polaroids and record players, but nobody seems to remember jukeboxes. They are a bit big and loud, and they were a key entertainment element in the 50s and 60s.

2. Vintage Glamour Shots were always so elegant. Don't get me wrong photography today is wonderful, but I don't mind a TBT every once in a while. (Throw back Thursday)

3. Records I own a record player and many vintage records. I really enjoy just relaxing and listening to some jazz.

4. Jazz music. It seems like today everyone has forgotten the "golden oldies". I love Jazz. I used to be obsessed with jazz, and big band and swing music. It's great, and relaxing and is clean so you don't have to feel self conscious if someone catches you listening to it in public. ;)

5.  Bright Red Lipstick. Although I'm typically not daring enough to chose this all the time it can be a staple outfit accessory.

When I was around 12 till I was about 15-16 I vintage things were my life! I loved anything from the 1920's to the 1960's. Whether it was movies, music, people or fashion. It was my biggest hobby and passion. I wouldn't touch anything to do with music or movies from this century. 

I have moved on from that stage of my life for a while now, but I'll always think of it fondly. It was an experience to say the least.

I rarely watch old movies now and listen to Jazz less often than I would like. Never forget your roots. What made you who you are today.