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An Open Letter to My Dog, Zoey

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An Open Letter to My Dog, Zoey
Clyde Troche

Dear Zoey,

I know you are miles and miles away, but I am always thinking about you. You are a man's best friend, right? I really miss coming home to you; coming home to you was the best. You made every day feel like it was the first time we saw each other in a long time. You made me feel like I actually mattered.

Remember when we used to go on walks together? Remember the car rides I used to take you on? Remember all the scratches you left on the passenger side door? Remember when we played hide and go seek? You were always the best at that game. You always managed to find me no matter where I was. Only if I could have captured those memories on camera, but you were always camera shy and ran away.

Sometimes I am tempted to bring you here. We can have endless sleepovers and stay up as late as we want, but according to my lease, it says they will put you in dog jail and take a good chunk of money from me. However, you are like the best at hide and go seek, so we should be fine, right?

How's life for you? I have seen you've gained some weight, Mom and Dad have been feeding you well huh? Do you still destroy the kitchen when the family is gone? You have to hide your trail better because they always find the evidence. By the way, Happy Belated Birthday! I know your birthday just past; I really wish I made it out there. Did you get everything you wished for? Probably...Mom and Dad spoil you the most. You get like a new bed every couple months and new toys. I don't even have a bed back at home, my room is not my room anymore.

Anyways, College is fun. I am having a great time out here. My stress level increases day by day, but I am making it through. Classes are pretty difficult, but I have a 3.0 semester GPA right now. Are you proud? I know it's not the best, but I have about a little over a month to get to that 4.0.

Remember Becky, my girlfriend? She is the one that smells like a Cubs fan. I know it's not your favorite smell, and it's not my favorite either, but she makes me happy and makes me laugh. I got used to it, so I know you can too. She is doing well also. She landed a couple internships for the future, so that's a plus. I am still waiting for her to cook for me again, but that's a work in progress.

I know you are getting older and older, and minutes are turning into hours, and hours are turning into days, but do not worry because I will be back to see you again. When I come back, can we cuddle like the good old days? That is a necessity. Do you still snore? We should record ourselves at night and see who wins, I think Dad still holds the title. I love you and miss you a lot, Zoey. Until the next time bud.

Your Best Friend,

P.S. Here is a picture of us so you don't forget about me.

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