Ian the F'n genius

"After a girl is grown, her little brothers - now her protectors - seem like big brothers." ~Astrid Alauda

Since the countdown is now at 9 days till I get to fly south for winter (or at least 5 days) I've decided to write about how much each family member means the world to me. Today I've decided to work my way down the sibling tree....it's all about Ian today kids.

Ian is my little brother who I adore more than he knows. He's a genius, I'll be the first to admit it. I'm kind of jealous of it. He and I didn't get along when we were younger due to many factors, being 5 years apart, favoritism, and just different views. But as we both have gotten older and grown up we've gotten much closer. He still is a stubborn jerk at times on things but that's what is great about him. He lives in a black and white world when his sister is loving shades of gray. He helps me know when I'm being a complete idiot. Most recently with an ex of mine. Yes Ian you were right, I shouldn't even have thought about it. He used to be quiet but he's growing into his own voice. I usually have the come backs but man I obviously haven't been practicing like he has, some of them really get me, as much as I hate to admit it. He has had a really rough time since moving down to Greensboro and it breaks my heart to see him go through it. I know that it's only going to make him a better person in the long run but he doesn't see that right now. At least him and I have our secret spot that we can go to, just the two of us and try to enjoy the place he's gotten to hate.

Now time for me to brag about him...
Ian at 16 is already taking Chemistry, Calculus and Spanish at an actual college. His PSAT scores right now get him into Duke, yeah Duke the private school just down the road. His friends and him from kindergarten have created this RPG game (if I knew exactly what that was I could be more excited). This game has been getting a lot of hype on the internet and even has been invited to conferences in New York City where the big game people are like EA games and all those....if you're a gamer you know how huge this is. Ian has gone through a lot of tough things that nobody should go through ever in their lives. He's dealt with things at 5 years old that I wouldn't be able to handle, I have major respect for him. I can't explain how amazing he is. He is very creative and his writings, ideas, and drawings blow my mind each time I see them. Each day is something new and I can't believe the person he's growing into and can only imagine the effect he's going to have on the world. I've always said I can't wait for him to grow up and be able to talk about stuff together, well the time has come and I'm finally realizing it. Here's an insight to his genius factor written by himself...."I remember the idea not the hero because heroes fall but ideas never die."

I love Ian for many reason and it's awesome to know I've got a little big brother out there who has my back even if I'm not the brightest at times. The bond between us is amazing. I'm glad to call him not only my brother but my friend as well. He's one of the best a sister could get. I also am really hoping that genius part is somewhere in my mind buried deep. I love you Ian!!
Next installment will be about the next brother.....Jay Paul, here's a sneak preview of him and what's to come.




Be Prepared!!