The Casey of My Life

Seventeen years ago, a woman who has impacted me greatly was holding me tightly, but someone would be wrong if they said it was my mother. Actually, that mother-like figure was my older sister, Casey. Honestly, much of how I act and look up my encumbering problems roots from the character of my older sister. Casey is a hilarious, smart, and caring role model whom I never lose contact with. The person who has made an impact on my life and influenced who I am today is my older sibling Casey Jensen.

Life can hit anybody fast and hard, and even when it happens to Casey, she can always find happiness. She has told me about her childhood and the rough patches of it, but every time she started to talk about it, there has always been a tone in her voice and just the context of what she said that proved that Casey never let any of it get to her. Casey’s car could break down and I would hear her, “Well, I was going to run tonight, but now seemed like a good time too.” Her relaxed attitude has taught me to take things lightly and think more about solving the issue than complaining about it. Life is too short to be unhappy, and it’s too good to have regrets. I have found this mentality to give me less stress.

The path of success set for ne by sister has motivated me to be the best I can be. Throughout high school in Texas, Casey never fell below an A. Then she got into college and is one of the best teachers and every one of her kids loves her. Now, I cannot let her be the only one with that success. Although, I have let the grades slip underneath 90% a few times in high school, I still have the motivation to achieve in academics. As for college, I plan on graduating with a degree in Business Administration and taking care of my entire family financially. These are the goals I have set for myself because of my sister.

When my sister comes to town, that’s when some fun begins. Casey is very organized; she has a calendar that is narrowed down every detail of her agenda. But that means she usually has everything planned on some epic time of joy for my brothers and I. Putt-Putting, Magic Mountain, movies, hiking, and making Christmas cookies. Then, my brothers and I are treated like kings when treated to some lunch and dinner. Gifts come often and the ones from Casey always are so thoughtful. The “Best Babysitter of the World,” award would go to Casey Jensen.

The person who has made a great impact on my character has been my hilarious sister, Casey. Even though Casey cannot visit us often, living in Austin, Texas and all, she still is a huge part of my life as well as her husband, Evan. Caleb Michael Jensen is due February, 16^th, 2012 and I plan to be the “Casey,” in my nephew’s life.