January 4th, 2007
Dear Diary,
So, I've decided my sister is a five letter word that rhymes with itch. She woke me up before the freaking rooster had a chance to coc-a-doodle-do.
Who does that? She does. I stared pointedly at her while she ripped the comforter off of my body and then she threw me some duds. They were my workout clothes she bought me one year for my birthday. The most working out I ever did with them was arm curls. I would curl my arm right up so that I could see the digits on the remote to change the channel
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I was guessing from her workout attire that I wouldn't be watching any Spongebob Squarepants this morning. I looked around and realized it was barely daybreak. She had me up at this forsaken hour to exercise. The only time I got up this early was on Thanksgiving so that I could start early on the turkey and stuffing. I was infuriated that she would do something like this!
Mariah: I don't like you
Mikala: Well, that wouldn't be new
Mariah: Why do we need to get up this early to exercise.
Mikala: It's not early, it's 10 am. That's not early at all.
Mariah: Well, it is for me. I'm going back to sleep and we can do this say around 3 or 4 pm.
Mikala: No
Mariah: No?
Mikala: No, I unlike you have work to do. Besides, I always exercise in the morning. Now, I've been considerate of you. I normally exercise around 8 am, but I've waited so you can sleep in a bit.
Mariah: You call this sleeping in?
Mikala: I'm already late for work. I'm not going to argue with you about this.
Mariah: How can you be late for work when your the owner
Mikala: I have responsibilities
Mariah: That can be taken care of later
Mikala: Whatever, I knew you weren't serious about this. Eventually, I'm going to marry and have children and your going to have to find your own place to stay. I'm not going to foot the bill for you for the rest of my life. You ever thought about what your going to do when I'm no longer your sugar momma and you'll need to find a job, and a place to stay. If you keep going like your going, your going to have to do it all alone.
Mariah: Pffft. I'll do just fine.
Besides, she would never leave me to take care of myself if I couldn't, she would feel too guilty. Mikala: Whatever, I'm going to workout Miss. Revelation!
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I would say the fast paced walk she was doing to get out of my room would be considered by anyone's standards as a workout. What did I tell you? I told you she was an itchbay. Nonetheless, she was the only one willing to help me and I knew I couldn't do it alone. So I quickly changed into the workout gear and followed her quickly up to her room. When I reached all the way up to her room their was an intense stare off. I normally always win, but today I had to turn my head. It wasn't like I felt guilty or anything their just was...a...bug on me. I
had to swat it off, lest I get some kind of virus that bugs give to non-swatting people.
Mikala: Urgh. come, on! Your going to be so sorry you pissed me off.
Mariah: Umm, I...have to use the bathroom.
Mikala: Oh, no you don't!
She grabbed me and pulled me into the middle of her room . I was expecting the worst. I was expecting some Billy Blanks boot camp hell, but she started off with meditation. Now, since you just met me I cant expect you to just know this, but
me clearing my mind is an impossible thing. However, the stillness of the room, the thump of my heart, the crickets soft chirp outside the window and my sisters soft instructions created a sense of peace in me I never knew.
When we actually started yoga I couldn't think of a bad thing to say about it, which is saying something for me. I felt...like...a twin again. I haven't felt so in sync with my sister in so long.
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I felt like I could do anything she did. I didn't feel like I was the twin that was less then.
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I felt more then, more then I've been lately
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While were cooling down from our yoga-riffic morning I was partaking in one of my favorite activities: a la nose pick. Hey! I don't eat them, I just dislodge them from their hiding place and fling them to a Mariah-free zone.
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Ah, relief! My sister on the other hand looked totally repulsed. I never saw someone grab a vacuum so fast and go to work with it. Like really, what's one moist booger going to do to you?
Mikala: Gross!
Mariah: Hey sister, calm down.
Mikala: You, you...urgh..you...
That's when it happened! The constipated face turned into contemplative face, which never bodes well with me.
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Actually, it meant disaster for me. Unfortunately, I was right this time and she pulled me into her private office.
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Mikala: We need to fix a contract!
Mariah: A con-what?
Mikala: A contract
Mariah: Why?
Mikala: So, instances like this morning never happen. We need a contract and a schedule for you.
Mariah: but..
Mikala: No buts! You want my help right?
Mariah: Yes, fine!
Mikala: Good! Your schedule will go as follow. Yoga at 8 am.
Mariah: EIGHT am. Why can't it be at 10 like today!
Mikala: Because you didn't appreciate my sacrifice today so I refuse to alter my schedule again for you.
Mariah: I'm appreciative, believe me, I am Sooo appreciative.
Mikala: Yoga at 8-9 am, breakfast and then when I go off to work you should start looking for a job.
Mariah: A job?
Mikala: Yes, a job. Were making your life new and new lives have jobs involved. You need some kind of independence to become a stronger more confident person.
Mariah: I have no skills!
Mikala: Of course you do! Your an amazing photographer. It's something you love to do. Why not get paid for it?
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Mariah: If I could get a photography job, then I guess I wouldn't be opposed to working again.
Mikala: Again...pfft. Next, we should have lessons in manners because you lack them completely.
Mariah: Me? I am the most mannered person you know!
Mikala: Right! Your manners are impeccable. You don't pick your nose and fling them out like earlier. Hmm, you don't randomly burp...
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...pull out a wedgie...
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...or fart at the most inappropriate times?
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Mariah: Umm, yeah! We need to work on my manners.
Mikala: I'm glad you agree. If you can gain self confidence with a job, get back fit and learn how to socialize then we might be heading in the right direction. Oh, and eating. We've got to work on your diet!
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With that unbelievably uncomfortable conversation done, we moseyed down to have quick bite to eat.
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Mikala made a delicious salad and we ate at the dining room table...together! Somehow, my sister and I did the unthinkable...we became...friends. Friends!
Mikala: So, I'm going to a party tonight if you wanted to...
Mariah: I'd love to.
Mikala: Cool! I have to head out to work. I'll have to get ready at the job, but I'll come pick you up around 10. See ya!
I couldn't believe I was going to go to one of my sister's swanky parties. The kinda of party that they normally wouldn't let me stand in front of because they were scared that I would ruin their reputation. I was ecstatic and after a quick shower I felt the need to celebrate. So, I ate a bowl of macaroni and cheese...
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...and some more macaroni and cheese...
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Perhaps eating wasn't the best way to celebrate, but it was so yummy yummy yummy in my tummy. This was going to be the night of my life I was sure of it!
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Later that night...
Mikala picked me up at 10 sharp and we made it over to the Starlight Lounge. It was so nice and cool. The men their were...vavaavoooooooooom! Plus, they were all damn near breaking their neck looking at me. I knew I still had it. Damn, I'm so damn sexy I cant help it. I added a little twist to the hips and flipped my hair out of my face while continuing to walk in. Unfortunately, that's when I realized that they weren't staring at me. All these men were drooling over my sister, my twin sister. They were all looking
over me to look at her. The empowering confidence and sexy feeling I felt dissipated immediately. I just wanted a gaping hole to open up and swallow me. Mikala tried to pull me onto the dance floor with her friends, but I told her I needed to relax for a little bit. I was an official wall warrior the entire night. I was so sad.
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Worst, I couldn't help but stare at Mikala and look at how happy she was.
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Attractive man after attractive man came up to her trying to engage her in a conversation, and with confidence I wished I had she would look them in the eye and politely decline. Mr.Steamy McDreamy himself came up to her and apparently ignored her polite decline. Mikala threw a hand on a hip and gave him such a smug, superior look that he ran away with his tail between his legs.
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Why couldn't I be her? Why couldn't I do that?
When we returned home I immediately made it to my bedroom and I cried...
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...and cried some more.
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While taking a shower I strengthened my resolve.
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I
AM going to change. I
AM going to make boys drool. I
AM going to stay away from macaroni and cheese from now on. I
AM going to be successful, and I
AM going to find my soul mate.
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I foresee some shopping, a slimmer Mariah, and a full out makeover!Author Notes:I've got the next chapter almost fully constructed! Let me know what you guys think! Hit that reply button or rating button to show your support. :-)Recognition: Thanks Elven_Song, and OddBall011 for showing your support!
