I can already see it now. It’s two days till Thanksgiving. I pull up to my house, and honk so that everyone in the neighborhood knows I’ve arrived. I don’t know where my family is, but I don’t really care, because I do know that one little guy will be waiting for me at the door. I walk up the driveway, and see my furry friend, ears perked, head in the window. As I open the door, I embrace my fluffy buddy who has been awaiting my return. As his cold nose presses against my cheek, I know that home is exactly where I belong.
No, I cannot tell the future, but this familiar scene, is what I imagine my arrival home will be, in just 2 shorts weeks. While at college, I have missed a lot of things about being home, but one trumps all, my little Scottish terrier, Hugo. I’m aware that dogs can’t read but I wanted to write a little letter to my dog, who has been there all along, and has been a quiet guide through all my troubles. SO...here it goes:
Dear Hugo,
Thank you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for all of the comfort, and joy you have brought not only me, but our family and all of my social media followers. From the snuggles on our cozy couch (which I know you low-key hated), watching Christmas movies- no matter the season (our personal favorite- Home alone 2: Lost in NY), to sitting quietly with a cup of coffee and your crispy bacon strips. No one can forget the iconic snapchats and pictures that have practically gone viral. I can’t thank you enough for always keeping my feet warm, while I watch Jimmy Fallon or Gilmore Girls. Throughout these years, you have always greeted me with a kiss, and taught me the importance of being sassy and demanding respect. I promise to always give you peanut butter, when no one else will, and to carry you up the stairs when you're too scared to walk. I know you don’t understand why I’m away at college, and quite frankly, I’m not sure most of the time either; but what I do know is that this will just make our time together far more precious. I love you my little baby brother, and I can’t thank you enough for being the doggy angel you are.
Love your favorite sis,
Maria
