A Misunderstood Brainwave

One of the food anomalies of this life I've never understood is why most of us will go weeks/months without ever thinking about pickles...and if we see them in the fridge or at the store, there is no appeal...and then all of a sudden, out of the blue, you have a craving for them, and find them abnormally delicious.  This lasts one day.  Maybe two.  We munch all the pickles in the house...and then have no desire to eat them for another month or two.  Why does that happen?

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So I have to hurry and justify a mental phrase I catch myself saying...to myself.  Because I am insecure and often feel like there's someone out there who can read my thoughts, I often feel the need to explain my thoughts just in case anyone mystically overheard them:

I have a sister fairly close to me in age.  Whenever I find that a boy "likes" her, my first thought is always "Why does he like her?"

Rude, right?  No, it's not really rude.  :)  But it sounds rude, which is why I feel like I have to explain myself.  To say that is my thought because there's not much to like about her is simply debunked by the fact that just about every boy she meets seems to be stricken by her.  Rather, this thought running through my head is caused by the fact that there are so many reasons to like her.  It is in my nature as a loving and protective brother to be curious about which reason any certain boy is taken with her.

You see, some really like her because she's so laid back and chill about everything.  Others like her because she is honest.  Some love her because of her beauty...she has invincibly amazing hair, and eyes that could hypnotize anyone.  I know some who admire her ability to move past her own debilitating trials and live life fully and with excitement despite so many things that could bring her down.  She is hard working and dedicated to her commitments.  She has a brilliant sense of humor and can keep you laughing for hours.  Others enjoy her company because she can empathize and counsel people who aren't sure how to react to the things happening around them.  She is a fine dancer, and a master of practicality.  See how many different reasons one might fall for her?

And so, whenever a boy shows interest in her, I think "Why does HE like her?"  The things about her that they pick out help someone like me to better judge their character and the likelihood of them treating her right.  I try not to give my two cents too often (because, in all actuality, I have a lot more than two cents), but I tend to watch her every move...and the eyes of every guy who ever looks at her.

Is it wrong for me to feel so protective?  I have just seen through life experience that it can be very easy for her to find a man that would mistreat her or play with her heart.  I haven't threatened to beat anyone up yet, but I've thought about it.  ;)

To any of you out there that has eyes on my sister...unless you plan on treating her like a queen, BACK OFF, or I will hurt you.

Love you, bye!