sisters, beach, and a pain in the ass.

my weekend was exhausting to say the least - i could hardly open an eye this morning.

i spent most of sunday with my sisters. we made a brief stop at the beach where it was surprisingly gloomy and overcast, but it didn't stop us from getting gelato. also, we bumped into a bully named maggie who reminded me so much of emi that i had to take a picture with her. unlike emi, who is still in her puppy stage of being overly excited and friendly to new faces, maggie was extremely calm and didn't even want to be bothered by me. i kind of feel bad for making her pose for the camera but i had to show emi that i'm always thinking of her.

i always notice something new when i see my sisters. it's bittersweet watching them grow up so fast and i can't help but feel somewhat disheartened about not being there to contribute to their growth. i was there during both their births and now i can barely remember what grades they're in. sometimes i can't believe the characters they've developed into, the things they're interested in, and who they are becoming as women. they are becoming actual people - no longer the image of my baby sisters that i hold dear to my heart. at the same time, i'm excited to see what the future has in store for them. something about being there to witness someone's life from the moment she was born to the adult she will become is so rewarding that my heart can hardly contain how proud i am. i imagine it's close to what a parent must feel like about their children.

and today... today, my ass hurts. everything hurts. we went on a 3 hour bike ride yesterday. there were a lot of steep hills and the ride back home wasn't easy - a steady uphill route that is torturous for the thighs and evidently, the ass. it's hard to walk and sit. i've already gotten awkward stares and voiced concerns from my office mates this morning. good lord, have mercy.