Most of my childhood I was always with my older sister. We both shared a room so there was never any privacy for us both we pretty much just learned how to block one another out when needed. Having an older sister has its perks. One you can go to her for advice on things like periods, clothing, relationships, whether something suits you or not. They can become your best friend. However, it does come with its cons. Growing up and even till this day my sister and I argue about clothes and or makeup. If one of us uses or takes something from one another without permission, a whole argument starts.

I recall this time I was a freshman in highschool and my sister was in college. I was experimenting with makeup, I always saw girls on youtube wear fake lashes. I remembered my sister had a pair of lashes and figured she wouldn’t find out. That morning when I was getting ready for school after finishing my makeup base I had told myself “this is the time where I shall learn how to apply lashes”. I was struggling big time, kept poking my eyes till they were bright red and tears were coming out. Not a good experience but hey pain is beauty as they say. At last after a few minutes of poking my eyeball they were placed. I remember it was uncomfortable to wear at first and felt like I wasn’t able to get a proper view of things. Eventually once you wear them enough the feeling of lashes being on your eyes goes away.

Fast forward to the afternoon once I get home from school I decide to take a few pictures to capture my first time wearing falsies. Click click click is all you can hear coming from my end. My sister ends up coming out of our room and hears me taking photos. I forget that I’m wearing her lashes and so when she’s looking at me I try to hide the fact that I have them on. However I was wrong, she realizes and right away starts yelling.

“TAKE OFF MY LASHES RIGHT NOW” yelled my sister

“no , I’m gonna keep them on” I responded back

“I’ve told you to stop taking my s***” she says

The arguing continues for a bit and then eventually we just ignore one another going our separate ways. By the end of the day we’re laughing and cracking jokes as if nothing happened. My first time trying on lashes was a hectic experience as one can tell.