Last month was my sister’s birthday. I have always been very close with my sister, so I wanted to make sure that I gave her a birthday present that she would really like. The great thing about my sister and I is that we are actually nine years apart (in case you’re wondering, I’m the older one). Although people thought this was strange when we were younger, I’ve always thought that it is a great thing. Unlike siblings who are only a couple of years apart, my sister and I have really never had anything to argue about. Since we have always been at different stages in our lives, we have been able to stay close without ever having something come in between us. I’ve always loved being an example for her, and I know that she still looks up to me (just like she has since she was a little girl).

So, after spending time shopping for the perfect gift, I came across a leather jewelry box. She had mentioned several times that she was running out of room for her jewelry collection, so I knew that a leather jewelry box would be perfect. When she opened the leather jewelry box on her birthday, she told me that it was exactly what she had wanted!