Response to "OverTheRainbow"

"I'd get nature in my crannies."

I find, in my case and opinion, that I study my older siblings and compare or contrast the things they do. For example, my love of music. The only person who I can initially thank for this love is Lee. Without his love for music, I would have no passion. I would probably either be an artist or an inline skater. No joke. Those were my "things" when I was younger.
Us youngen's do mature faster, I suppose, in that we try to fit in, like Niki said. When I was younger, Lee had his friends over and I was sent to my room or outside because I was not cool enough to be in the same room. I strived and strived to be cool like my older brother (the main reason I took up music in the first place) and look at me now... I am in a band with members who are 4-6 years older than me. Sometimes I try and learn from one's mistakes, and sometimes I try and replicate the passion and reason that they create within.

Also, with Maria, I was inspired by her work ethics. She moved away when she was 17 to a new and foreign country. She has encountered so many living experiences that are inspiring. Right now, she is working her way up the big corporate business-life and is really making her mark (or making a possibility for future markings...).

I like to think I am a partial combination of both my older siblings, Lee and Maria. I have moved away at 17 (but not to a foreign country), and I am taking music (potentially) to the nth degree.
I am so proud of my siblings. I am so lucky.