August 14, 2021
Dear Little Caterpillar,
Hello there! Nice to meet you! You’re welcome by the way. I just saved your ass. Mother found you munching on our fresh green cabbage that she just brought home from the supermarket, and she was ready to wash you down the drain. Lucky for you, I told mother I’d take care of you instead, and snuck you and a few cabbage leaves into my room. I hope you like your new home. Sorry, it’s nothing fancy. It’s just a clear plastic cup covered in plastic wrap with holes poked at the top (so that you won’t suffocate). It’s getting late, so I should go to sleep now. Don’t worry little one, I’ll sneak in some more cabbage leaves for you tomorrow. I hope you’ll be okay for now.
Love,
Your New Guardian
August 15, 2021
Dear Little Caterpillar,
Good morning! I’m back with some more cabbage leaves. I feel like my grandma, trying to fatten you up. After all, a full stomach equals a happy being doesn’t it? I’m sorry there’s not much for you to do or explore in this little plastic cup. I do promise though, as long as you’re here, you’ll always be well fed and safe.
Love,
Your Guardian
August 16, 2021
Dear Little Caterpillar,
What happened to you? Hang in there little one (get it, it’s because you’re hanging from the leaf- okay, I’ll stop). I understand how it feels to want to just shut the whole world out and focus on yourself. That’s how I’ve felt all summer. I’ve been stuck at home, kind of like how you’re stuck in this plastic cup, while all my friends were having the time of their lives, going to the beach, jet skiing, and etc. My fomo (fear of missing out) had gotten so bad to the point where I would consistently check people’s stories for hours. I was practically obsessed with their lives. So I shut the world out, just like what you’re doing now. I put away my phone and started taking care of myself. My friends didn’t understand, but that’s okay – they didn’t need to. As long as you understand what’s best for yourself. Keep working hard little one.
Love,
Your Guardian
August 17, 2021
Dear Little Caterpillar,
Good morning! I see you’re still doing your thing. Anyways, it’s currently six in the morning. Normally, I would never wake up at such an ungodly hour. However, today I’ll be seeing my friend off at her house. Within less than an hour, she’s going to be heading upstate for college. It seems so surreal. To think that all my closest friends from my high school years will all be moving away within the next week or so. I’ll be all alone once again. I wish I could be more like you, and not worry about having to make new friends. I wish I could be more like you, happily eating on my own (except eating something tastier than leaves, no offense). I better get going, otherwise I’ll be late. See you later!
Love,
Your Guardian
August 23, 2021
Dear Little Caterpillar,
Hey there little one. I know you’re still working on yourself right now, but I hope you’re still listening (although who knows if you understand what I’ve been saying in the first place). Tomorrow is Welcome Day for my college. We will be welcomed onto campus for the first time, and get the chance to meet other students. I’m so nervous. After all these years of working hard to make friends, only to find myself starting all over again? What if no one talks to me? What if I’m left awkwardly standing by myself the entire event?- No, I’m not going to let myself down. I’ll keep working hard, just as you are right now. Goodnight little one.
Love,
Your Guardian
August 24, 2021
Dear Little Caterpillar,
Holy crap, when did you get so big? You’ve got these huge fantastic green wings now! With such beautiful wings, it would be a waste for you to not use them. To let you live to your fullest potential, it’s best I let you go. I guess you’re too big for me to hold onto any longer. Time flew by so fast. I was so happy, just feeding and taking care of you, protecting you from the predators outside that would want to eat you. I know it’s a big scary world out there, but you’re big enough to take care of yourself now. I am so proud of you. You’ve fought and worked hard, now look how much you’ve grown. Today’s the day. Let’s spread our wings and start anew together. Just know, no matter how far you go, you’ll always be a little caterpillar to me. I’m going to miss you little one. Go on now, and explore your new world. Love always,
Your guardian
