How to React When Your Sibling Becomes a Sparkler

crimsonandclover23, we want a sequel to this post about how to cope when your little sister becomes a SPLOGGER. —Sparkitors

You’re minding your own business, perhaps staring down the veritable mountain of summer homework that threatens to eat you alive, when your sibling wanders in and oh-so-innocently tells you, “I got a SparkNotes account.”

You hear your brain turning to liquid and oozing out of your ears. NONONO nonono. This. Can’t Be. Happening. Your dorky, annoying sibling cannot be a Sparkler. WHAT IF SHE TELLS EVERYONE ON THE OT ABOUT THAT TIME WHEN YOU PEED ON THE FLOOR AT APPLEBEE”S?!?! But, fear not, my mortified friend, I will teach you how to react with grace, poise, and wit, should such a situation ever arise.  

Don’t Freak Out. I know you’re tempted to dig yourself a hole and never come out till The Black Eyed Peas can sing well, but don’t. Your sibling will most likely not tell embarrassing stories about you. Do you know why? Because she became a Sparkler because of you. Imitation is the best form of flattery; instead of thoughtlessly traipsing into your personal space, she is actually indirectly telling you how awesome you are. And if your sibling does embarrass you on the OT, you are entitled to embarrass her right back. (Don’t forget to mention that she sings Disney songs in the shower.)

Laugh. Have a sense of humor about the whole thing. Your life is not going to end because your sibling is a Sparkler. Dan Bergstein will still be awesome. Auntie will still be wise. Lenny Kravitz will (sadly) still be playing Cinna. (WHY ISN'T ADAM LAMBERT CINNA?)  Find a way to laugh about how badly your sibling spells words, or how bad her Spanish grammar is. (Estoy hablando contigo, hermana inteligente.)

Give Credit When Credit is Due. While it’s perfectly acceptable to laugh at your sibling’s shortcomings, recognize how epic she is. She might be an amazing artist or poet so secret that you didn’t even know it! (Is anyone laughing? No? Butt clowns.) You might see your shy sibling undergo a transformation and get some huge confidence pants. When this happens, it is advisable to let her know how awesomesauce-with grape-jelly-on-top she is. Write a poem or message, draw a picture, write a post, do ANYTHING! Just show her you care and are proud of her. (By the way, this post is dedicated to my sister, P!nkaLicious. You’re the best!)

There you have it, Sparklers!  Follow my three easy steps (Darn, I wish there were eight so I could make an Alanis Morissette reference.), and a crisis will be averted.  Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the many surprises and overwhelming epicness that comes with a sibling Sparkler.

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