Prose

Comparison

written by: Electra

I think all of us know what it is like to be compared to someone else whether it be to a sibling,colleague or family member.In my case it is my brother-I know my brother is brilliant at whatever he attempts and I am proud of him,really I am but I just wish my family and teachers would stop telling me to be like him-we may share our DNA but our personalities are as different as fire and ice and also I am a firm believer in everyone being their own person.I want to express my individuality and how can I do that if I start acting like someone else. I love my brother and view him as a good role model but that's it I have no intention of being him just because he is smart.I do get jealous of him but before think of me too harshly I would like to say-I never ever wanted my brother to fail at something just so I could succeed at it.I f I compete with him I want to win Fair and square.And another thing that annoys me is that if he ever gets in trouble I always end up being lumped up with him but if I do something wrong It's all me!But in all fairness to my family I am the one who often gets in trouble probably because I am clumsy but that doesn't mean they can't trust me.
I know this piece sounds melodramatic but I am so tired of people thinking or saying that the only reason I succeed at something is because I am related to my brother!