To the stuffed animal that is currently getting me through college,

I don't even know where to begin with all the endless help you have given me. I have so much to be grateful for, and I don't think I could have survived my first semester without you. To the one who listens to all of my complaints and catches all my tears from falling on the floor. To the one that is there to comfort me on my best and worse days, this is an appreciation post just for you. Just a little something to say thanks for the lifetime of love.

First off, I commend you for surviving my bed situation when I have those brutal 8 a.m.'s. It can get a little messy on those kinds of mornings, so I could understand why you would want to pack a bag and leave at some point. Secondly, I am so shocked that you haven't disintegrated with all the times I've had to wash you from falling on the floor. Coming from a queen bed at home, the space that the twin bed has to offer is finally part of my lifestyle (but its still going to take time).

Another huge benefit of having you around is that everyone knows you. You have become so popular in my room, and you never cease to amaze those who stay the night and need a pillow. As for me, your the best pillow I could ever ask for. Especially during those nights where we all get sick and need a little more elevation on the head (the freshman plague is a real thing).

Now for the mushy part. Thank you for being a pillow to cry on when things start to go a little downhill. I know we both miss home sometimes, but having you around to comfort me on my worst days, is the best. I love looking at you, and being reminded to never change, and remembering that it's okay to stay a kid.

Every girl reading this can understand that sometimes we have our moments, and sometimes having our favorite stuffed animal is extremely necessary. I love having you around to see the things Mom and Dad would be proud of (which I hope is a lot), and thanks for covering your eyes during the things that they might not be so proud of (let’s face it). I'm really gonna need you now that finals are approaching. College is not high school, and stress is a real thing.

So having you around for this roller coaster of an experience, is truly a blessing. Next semester should be really great too. I can’t wait to see what the future brings, and I love having a piece of my childhood on my journey to adulthood. Thanks for continuously sticking by my side, and for being the best DIY therapist, a college girl could ask for. You know what they say, people come and go, but your favorite stuffed animal will always stay.