When I called my mom to ask about the inflatable Halloween cat that was stuffed into the care package I got last Saturday she reminded me that for as long as I can remember, I've said I would get a cat when I go away to college. My mom and brother were always allergic, so even though I really wanted a cat, we couldn't get one. Seeing as I'm now three years into college and still catless, my mom took it upon herself to fulfill my wish.

My mom and I have a much better relationship when I'm 1500 miles away.