Shortly after my brother Kurt introduced my sister and me to his girlfriend, Anna, (our future sister-in-law) he was interested to see what she thought of his dynamic sisters. Her apt response has made us laugh and nod our heads ever since. Just a few words of interaction and she was able to hit the nail on the head with deadly accuracy. Her verdict? Beth is deep, and Susan is fun.
Take some of our blog posts for example… Beth has waxed poetic on many occasions and drummed up serious emotions from our readers along the way with dating is a drag and twenty four days. I, on the other hand, have planted my tongue firmly in my cheek more than once with posts like seriously and stop the madness.
And then there are the layouts… Oh, the heartfelt journaling that flows from Beth Opel’s brain. The deep, sensitive, and philosophical musings on life.
I, on the other hand, tend to look at things in a different and sometimes crazy light, using my layouts as stand up comedy.
I’ve often wondered if I should have been offended by my sister-in-law's comment. Should I be? I mean what’s so wrong with being fun? Beth has been likened to Oprah Winfrey on more than one occasion, probing into the deep whys and hows of life. Is it so wrong that my eyes glaze over when things get too deep? I don’t know, maybe I need to work on getting deeper, thinking harder, and contemplating the existence of the universe. But I’m wondering why should I? I’ve got Beth to do all of that. I am content to concoct the next fun time. I want people to laugh and experience the joys of life. I am just sunny like that!
So I am here to proclaim, I’m glad that I’m fun, and I have no desire to be all that deep. It’s more fun this way.
Susan
PS. Beth is much better at being fun than I am at being deep!
Susan - I know what you mean. Janis is so into things, especially finance, retirement, anything that requires a calculator. My brain just starts to flutter and my eyes glass over. I just like to see the brighter side of things and basically not think about serious stuff. Of course I am the older sister, but as my old boss used to say, "the pretty one". Janis is the smart one. You are perfect the way you are, as is Beth. We just love you and are glad that you compliment each other so well.
Posted by: Micha | September 14, 2007 at 07:37 AM
LOL girls!!! I can see that, really! That's what makes you each so wonderful in my book. Love me some Opel sisters!!!
Posted by: Tina Albertson | September 14, 2007 at 10:45 AM
It is pretty hard to describe a person with just one word, although I think Anna was pretty accurate after only a short observation. A fun commentary, Susan. I had never seen that post in April "twenty-four days" before today and I read your blog faithfully. What a heart-rending story! Now I know that Beth was not that happy in high school but she always put on a good front. I wish I could have made it better for you. Maybe that is why you are now a high school teacher, so you can relate to other kids as they go through those difficult years. xxxooomom
Posted by: Mom | September 15, 2007 at 08:23 AM
For whatever reason...I like you both. =)
Posted by: Jody Ferlaak | September 15, 2007 at 08:57 PM
It's great to know your strengths, not to question, but embrace what you are... which I feel like you have done very well.
Your personalities are great compliments to each other. I love who you are!
Posted by: Carolyn | September 18, 2007 at 11:47 AM
I just love your blog posts. LOL You crack me up! I've said it before. As an only child, I'm envious of the sister bond that the two of you have. You understand each other and more importantly know yourselves so well. I couldn't imagine you any other way Susan! There should more people like you in the world who "bring" the fun! :)
Posted by: Diane DiTullio | September 19, 2007 at 01:14 PM
Well thankfully we weren't all made the same because the world would be pretty boring, LOL. You're special just as you are!! And so is Beth!! :)
Posted by: Sue Fields | September 22, 2007 at 07:11 AM
There's nothing wrong with being fun rather than deep! Otherwise I am in trouble. But actually, I think that you have to be deep in order to be fun... nobody wants to hang around a shallow person, right?
Posted by: Joni | September 24, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Deep. Fun. I love ya both. :)
Posted by: gabriella biancofiore | September 30, 2007 at 01:16 AM