Dearest Memoir,

It has been a while since I’ve sat down to write to you. The last bit of December was chaotic. This Christmas came and passed. I received only two presents from Gecko Provider, a new vine and a new leafy hanging plant. They way she talked about this holiday, I was certain I would be receiving more than that. That was a lot of hype for two new things, but they are quite pleasing.

During this Christmas, I saw Dragon Giant Gecko and Fluffy Giant Gecko. Apparently they’re “getting married”. I had Gecko Provider explain this to me. As I understand it, they will be living in the same situation, only it’s more. What that more is still evades me, but they are all very happy. Gecko Provider wouldn’t stop yammering about it for three days. I believe it was three days. I may have lost count.

After Christmas came a New Year. Soon after said New Year, Giant Gecko Provider left for an extended period of time. She was gone so long that Warm Giant Gecko and Early Giant Gecko were forced to provide for me. They made sure I stayed warm, even on one particularly frigid night. They gave me food. It was like Giant Gecko Provider was here, except she wasn’t in the cage with me all the time.

She finally came back and cleaned my terrarium. She didn’t have any presents for me, but she gave me food and stayed in the cage with me. When she got me out to hold me, I was glad for the cuddles. I didn’t even try to leap from her arms or shoulder. I was happy to stay close to her warmth.

Giant Gecko told me about the place she went to, Iowa. She said she went to see her family up there. She missed them dearly and Iowa is terribly far away. We haven’t been writing because she hasn’t wanted to do much since she got back. Happily, she seems much more normal now.

To top everything off, I’m shedding. It’s uncomfortable. I’ve been letting Giant Gecko rub at the loose skin because it isn’t coming off as fast as it usually does. I think I’ll eat it when it finally peels off, as that is what all geckos do with their shed. I feel this in my very bones.

Sincerely,

Lovecraft