My sister, I'll keep her

My sister Barbara is still looking for a job, anywhere.  This week she flies to Vancouver, BC to interview with some volunteer organization that works in Mongolia.  That's right, Mongolia!  She better take lots of warm clothing.

It's been more than seven months now that she's been looking for work.  Each month is more difficult than the last because more people are getting dumped off the rolls and into the job-seeking market.  Still, she persists.  So, now she's considering going to the other side of the world to volunteer and learn more about textiles and marketing.  I'll now she'll do a great job, but she'll be so far away.

I enjoyed having Barbara round because I had someone to talk to, go out with and commiserate with.  She taught me the finer points of selecting the perfect cupcake and she learned about being around toddlers. 

Sometimes, siblings don't always get along, but if we just accepted each other for who we are, we wouldn't be trying to change someone and causing conflict.  We may not always agree on the same things, but I do admire her
talent for languages and desire to travel the world.  I hope she gets the job and then I can go to Mongolia too!