Tory Arnesen
My life has always been a privileged one due to many reasons. I have very few reasons to complain about anything. Many people on this earth have to fight simply to receive the sufficient amount of food and water each day. They have real reasons to question whether or not the cards were dealt fairly to them. Despite my loving family, great friends, fulfilling atmosphere, and healthy lifestyle, I felt there was something missing from my life.
Nobody could understand why I was depressed each day. I knew that I was lucky to have the life I did and should take advantage of it. Instead I constantly wondered what was missing in my life. I felt as if someone or something was calling out to me, but I had no idea what it was or where to find it. I was not sure if this feeling I had would ever relieve me unless I discovered what it was I was missing. I asked everyone I knew to help me realize what I was missing; however, no one could guide me to the answer. I felt hopeless and began to realize that I might never discover what this thing was that was lacking from my life.
Another year of school was just around the corner and my mom and I had to begin shopping for eighth grade school clothes. We did not know which store would have the clothes I needed for this Rutgers Prep School so we decided to head for the mall. We arrived at the mall and went straight for the clothing stores. As we were heading from one clothing store to another I stopped at a pet world to pick up a squeeze toy for my little sister's dog. Then I saw the most beautiful thing my eyes have ever seen. It was fluffy, small, brown, white, rambunctious, locked in a clear cage, and screaming at me. I knew right away that this dog was the missing piece in my life. I named him Snickers right then and there and told my mom he was mine. She said to call the father and ask him. I called the father and he said no, I said yes, and lastly he said no. I told him that Snickers was my other half and was coming home with me! Then the father said ok. When we came home the father instantly knew that Snickers belonged at our house. It was a righteous event. Snickers and I live happily ever after.