Carey

Okay I took the following questions from a LJ writters block app.

What was your favorite toy when you were a child? Do you still have it? What did it mean to you?

My favorite toy growing up was Carey. My dad bougth her when he found out my mom was expecting me. Below you can see her in the back corner of the car. This picture was taken two months after I was born. I think we were moving but I'm not sure. Pictured is also my parents (now divorced) Calvin and Marge.

Anyway Carey and I have been through a lot together. She's always been there for me. I use to always talk to her when I had no one to talk to. I'd also cry on her and hide with her in the closet when my parents would argue.

I even remember a very traggic time for Carey and I. It was the day we found out I was allergic to her stuffing. I remember mom taking her appart and taking her guts out. I was so worried that carey wouldn't survive. After what seemed an eternity, Carey was returned to me. The world was once again a happy place.

Carey has been with me through all the moves - my dad was military- She was often my only friend. And she was there through every break-up and guy related heartache. A couple years after I was married I performed major cosmetic surgery on her. As well as transplant surgeries. She had lypo and her face done. I took out all her stuffing. Washed her skin. Replaced her eyes and nose. Had to, she had only one eye remaining and no nose to speak of. Her fur was a nice dingy dark orange. I had no clue she was suppose to be such a bright color till she came out of the wash. The wash even manage to fade the mouth I had once upon a time drawn on her. I also washed the clothes she's been wearing forever.

Yes, I still have her. She sits on a book shelf in my room. She's pretty old and her fur is very thin in spots. Anythime I pick her up I still have to hug her. When I took her to take her picture I was surprised to find out she actually smelled good. Below is her current picture. I don't think she looks bad for her age. I think I need to get her a new dress or outfit. I think she deserves something that doesn't have worn out elastic in the sleves.

In case your curious I plan to never get rid of her.