Dear Books,

This is such an awkward letter to write. I can hardly believe that it has been three long months since I have spent any time with you. I am honestly so ashamed of myself. For years we were the closest companions. I never went anywhere without you by my side. But now it seems like I have just put you on a shelf to sit idly by.

I want you to know that since college began, I have been having a great time. But I am sure that you know that I do not really have any free time. If I did, then I would be spending it with you.

I miss our days spent cuddled up in my bed on cold, rainy afternoons. Or the nights that I could barely keep my eyes open, but I could not bear to be without you. Or even the little parts during my busy days that I would make time especially for you. I hate to bring these memories up but one of favorite things you ever said was, “The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.” (Lois Lowry, The Giver).

You always had a way of being in touch with my emotions. When I was upset, you would always give me comfort. You would bring me immense joy. Just like any relationship we had more upsetting moments too. You would anger me and even break my heart. But I still chose you every day because I was determined to finish what I started.

Perhaps that’s why I am writing this letter in the first place – to finish what I started. There is always going to be a part of my heart that loves you. You will always be important in my life. As I am finishing up this first semester of college, I have found that my time management skills have improved. And although my schedule will be hectic next semester, I am determined to spend time with you. I cannot bear to go these long periods of time without you actively being in my life. Cicero once said that not having you can be compared to a body not having a soul. Over these past months, I have found Cicero to be correct. So I have decided to make a change.

I have a break in December. I promise to spend time with you and rekindle our once untamable love for each other.

Sincerely,

Your Lonesome Reader