Happy birthday to my favorite sister.
Being away from you today is worse than a blister.
I am sure you will be celebrating all day long,
While I will be here in Cambodia singing this song.
 
23 long years you have been stuck with me,
The bossy older sister we all know I can be.
Growing up, I know I could be a pain,
But it was hardly as bad as you tend to claim.
I used to hate how much you would tag along
But secretly I would miss you while you were gone.
Mom used to hate when we would bicker and fight
But we usually made up by the end of the night.
 
When you followed me to college at USC,
I finally realized what great friends we could be.

From playing with Barbies and toys,
We now talked about Gamecock football and boys.
Now as your “Year of Jordan” starts,
I have no advice to impart.
I know how crazy birthday parties can be
But please make sure to eat some cake for me.
 
In a few short weeks we will be together in Cali
Let’s hope you don’t call me Sally.
I have missed you so much over this past year
And have many stories I hope you are ready to hear.
There are only two more things I want to say:
I love you and happy birthday!!