There are lots of things that I miss about my hometown when I'm away at college: local restaurants, my friends and family, and my church. Yet, there is one thing that I miss more than anything—my dog. His name is Stuart. He is a Yorkie and jack russell terrier mix. He is eleven years old. He has a sassy personality and will eat anything besides fruit and vegetables. Stuart is basically my best friend and I had a very hard time leaving him when I came to Tulsa. But, soon I am going home for summer and this is why I'm so excited.
1. He's adorable
Look at that face! I can't wait to be able to scratch his ears when I get home this summer. Having to FaceTime Stuart this year instead of seeing him in person was pretty hard.
2. He goes on walks with me
Actually, most of the time he walks me. Unless it's really hot out because then he gets slow and only wants to stand in the shade.
3. He loves ice cream
Stuart is a great companion when we go get ice cream together in the summer. The ice cream shop even gives him a sample cone that he can demolish in one bite!
4. He likes to sleep
One of Stuart's favorite hobbies is sleeping. Especially now that he's older, he loves sleeping in and taking afternoon naps. I am also a huge fan of napping, so we get along pretty well.
5. He's a troublemaker
Stuart is a troublemaker and loves getting into the trash. He never fails to make me laugh after seeing what kind of mess he got into. Recently, he's somehow been escaping from our fenced-in backyard by chewing through the wood, which makes him an extra-sepcial troublemaker.
6. He's adventurous
Stuart and I love riding in cars with the windows down. We also love going to the river, just as long as he doesn't fall in.
7. He lets me dress him up
His full name is Stuart Banana Crise, so it's fitting that I dressed him up as a banana this year for Halloween.
8. He hates babies
Stuart does not like to share attention with children. Lucky for him, I won't be having children for a very, very long time.
9. He barks at scary men
Stuart is my personal security system. Every time a door-to-door salesman stops by the house, he is the first to let me know.
10. He knows when I'm sad
Whenever I'm sad, Stuart will lay by my side until the crying stops. He doesn't judge me when I lay around in my pajamas all day and pet him.
11. He's a loyal friend
I can't wait to get home and spend three months with my favorite brother. Look at us staring into each other's eyes. We are #goals.