It all began in 10th grade when my hair decided to call it quits. That’s when I unlocked my first fear: ‘the fear of appearance.’ I tried everything to hold onto my hair—short of duct tape. One fear led to another, and soon I went from a confident extrovert to a master of the combover (spoiler: I wasn’t fooling anyone). Over the years, I’ve tackled some fears and am still working on others, but taking action has been my biggest breakthrough.

Two years ago, my life took a wild turn with a furry tornado that had a knack for chewing everything in sight. This land shark of mine left battle scars—literally and figuratively—while teaching me lessons in loyalty, patience, and the fine art of dodging puppy teeth. From daily surprise attacks on my socks to your endearing habit of staring into my soul like a tiny, fuzzy philosopher, you've shown me a love I never knew I needed. As you continue to surprise me with your antics, I’m bracing myself for the next great lesson in our never-ending adventure. Disclaimer: Poem created with ChatGPT’s humor and boundless affection. Any resemblance to actual puppy chaos or philosophical moments is purely part of the fun!