Going off to college is great. We begin our independent lives and submerge into a completely new surrounding, which brings us endless benefits. Nonetheless, it is inevitable that you will miss some parts of your life back home. Whether it is your friends or your family, everyone has their own baggage. For me, and I'm sure that I'm not the only one, it's my three playful best friends.
1. First realizing that you won’t be able to see them every day:
Learning to accept this was very difficult. I am sure that you even shortly considered staying home for college in lieu of having to give them up.
2. The day when you actually have to say goodbye to them:
Friends and family are important and all, but this was definitely the hardest goodbye.
3. You find yourself reminiscing about the times when you lived with them.
You've admitted that you would give up a night out at midtown in a heartbeat just to get to play with them.
4. When you're feeling lonely and missing them:
Dogs are better than people, am I right?
5. You're doing your best to forget them, but find yourself scrolling through pictures of dogs on the Internet.
It is way too easy to give into the temptation.
6. When you start fostering animals all of the time:
Your roommates probably want to kill you during this step. Regardless, it brings you temporary happiness.
7. When you realize that you want a permanent pet, but know that you don’t have the time or money to get one:
If you're as busy as me, college is probably not the best time to have a dog. However, this doesn't change your mind completely.
8. When you get random animals that fit your time needs better, but it’s just not the same:
Whether you have gotten hamsters, fish, or cats, nothing compares.
9. When you're counting down the days until you get to see them again:
If your school is close to your hometown, you probably go home as much as I do. Your dogs are the real reason for your home visit, am I right?
10. When you finally arrive at your house, they are the first ones who you say hi to.
Sorry, mom and dad.
11. Then you realize that you have to leave them again and the whole cycle restarts.
It never ends and it definitely does not get easier.