My Twin-Personal Narrative

I am an identical twin. Whether I am in school or at the supermarket, I always notice the creepy stares as well as the following: “Who’s older? Which one are you? Do you like being a twin? Am I seeing double?” How does one go about answering questions such as these? I’ve always had an identical twin, an exact copy of my genetic make-up, and people have never ceased to be amazed by this. I have trained myself to answer these questions and yes, I love being a twin. I always have a friend by my side, someone to hang around with, and someone to study with. Growing up, we dressed the same, we participated in the same things, and we rarely separated. I loved having my best friend so close to me, but as I grew and matured in high school, I wanted to develop myself, to find my own strengths, to add to my own identity.
My competitive nature is strong because of my brother. Whether it is our test scores or GPA, or our identical SAT scores, or whose second shot on the sixth hole was closer to the pin, we are always competitive. This competitive drive has pushed me to always do my best. Our similarities both physically and academically has motivated me to try to stand out from my brother and work harder. …show more content…
When I scored poorly on a test, Cody was the one who convinced me to see beyond the grade and put it into perspective. And, I always have a study partner. Whether my brother reads out of the history textbook, I might follow along with notes, or if he has a quick math question, I am there to help. I love that I have this constant friend by my side, but I foresee some problems. Growing up, we were always, “the twins” or “the Silvermans.” We were always thought of, and sometimes we even think of ourselves, as one person. At home, we share a room and in school we sit together at lunch and attend similar classes. This lack of separation has perhaps hindered my own individual