Compare & Contrast Essay

 Twin A vs. Twin B
Nicole Brouwer

    Many people think that twins see eye-to-eye on probably everything, especially when it comes to personalities and interests.  However, I am going to explain to you that this is not the case in all twins.   Though Natalie and I are very similar, there are many different areas that spark each of our interests. 
    Natalie and I have many different likes; some things are more specific than others.  For example, we both enjoy certain foods.  Natalie likes salads, but I rarely find leafy greens very tasty.  She also doesn’t like foods that are abundant in sugar.  I, on the other hand, love sugary foods and the sweetness that they bring.  These are just a few minor things that we differ on.
    Now, here are some of the bigger differences.  Our personalities vary somewhat when it comes to the music that we listen to and the clothes that we wear.  Natalie loves country and doesn’t usually want to listen to anything else.  She would also prefer to strut in cowboy boots all day. I enjoy pop music and like to wear outfits that consist of skinny jeans and fancy shirts.  I do like cowboy boots, but I think Natalie would agree that overall, I have a wider variety of clothes. 
    Something that we very much differ on, is our interest in certain men.  I recently asked Natalie about her opinions, and I found that some of them were quite specific.  She told me this: “I have dreams of someday getting married to a very handsome, buff, and simply a good-looking man.  Along with being a Christian, it would be great if he met these certain qualifications: First of all, I would like him to be a farmer/cowboy/somewhat of a redneck.  Ok...maybe not that extreme, but I don’t want him to have to wear a suit everyday to work.  He has to have short hair (preferably no longer than an inch).  His personality is important too.  He has to be funny, nice, and sensitive, but not wussy.  He also has to love hugs.  To put it in a nutshell, I don't want someone I can live with, I want someone that I can't live without.”   
    I have a different opinion on this subject, however.  I tend to be attracted to city guys. Sometimes this includes guys who wear skinny jeans and beanies.  Some of the things that I want in a man do match Natalie’s specifications, such as being strong, good-looking, and having an interesting job.  Though I do like the cowboy look, I think I have a wider range of interests than Natalie does, and I’m just more into the city style. 
    The last big thing that Natalie and I are different on is plainly the way we do things.  Natalie likes to get things done right away, but do them well at the same time.  I like to take my time on things, and focus on details.  Unfortunately, sometimes I am not happy until every single thing is perfect. 
    Those are the general things that make us different.  We are similar in which we are both quiet, enjoy playing volleyball, and are big contributors to our school band.  Art is our passion and we both put a lot of time into each project we create. 
    Some twins dress the same; some twins act the same.  Other twins are completely different.  Natalie and I are a little in-between.  We act the same, but like different things.  One last thing that is the same with both of us is that we do everything and go everywhere together.