Baby Brownie

To baby Brownie,

When we first brought you home, you were a puppy the same size as Twinkie and somewhere along the way, you outgrew him several times. Despite being the biggest of the pack, you were a scaredy cat, and your fear of getting close to any trouble (like vaccuums) always made me chuckle. You had a humble personality about you and never demanded much attention. You were always a gentle giant sitting in the background, never wanting or asking for much, except to sit close by. I'll miss your quiet, humble presence, and I hope you're in a better place now without suffering. RIP, Brownie.

Valentine's Day to my first love

Since it's Valentine's Day, it seems appropriate to write a Valentines day card to my first love, my mom. Thank you for always showing me in every way what love means, from giving me good pieces of meat to looking for houses with me to listening to me vent to giving me advice on life, love, and career. Even when I want to change my career or when I date a guy, you show me endless support to pursue what I want to pursue as well as give me the freedom to make my own mistakes. You give me an unconditional love, and I know that no matter what, as long as I am still doing morally good things, you will support me and have my back. You're kind and generous to people, and you're a caring, loving, mom as well as an independent, smart, career woman, and I am thankful for a wonderful female role model. You are a wonderful blessing, and all I have is thanks to your support and you being a great role model.