my sister

i just spent three hours on the phone with my sister in calgary. our conversation ranged from ideas for a documentary we're going to make with each other (proposed topics: late night worm hunting, mapping experience, creating perspective, asking for directions, "the intricate system of you") to relationships to sisterhood to the end of the world. she and i share an expectation that the apocalypse will be arriving soon at a theatre near you... (she said, "after the apocalypse, democracy is not going to dictate the way society is reorganized" I said, "NO... you're right.")

my sister asks me hard questions and then is sensitive when i get defensive or upset.
my sister challenges my intellect and the way i see the world
my sister is so thoughtful about how she chooses to live her life that i feel it would be callous and ridiculous if i didn't try to do the same
my sister is the smartest person i know
(and i know a lot of smart people)
my sister gives me a lot of good advice

my plan was to go to bed early, but i don't mind staying up late and being tired because i got to speak with my sister. i miss her.