TBS Care Package #1

Since Ben has been gone for almost a month, I sort of felt like a jerk of a girlfriend since I hadn't sent him anything yet so I decided to come up with a "back-to-school" theme for the one I sent him this past week. If I do say so myself, it was kind of awesome.

Things included:

• Erasers - to remind you that each day you start with a clean slate 
• Tootsie Rolls - to remind you to always roll with the punches 
• Pack of Gum - so the information you learn in class will "stick" 
• Sponge - to soak up all the new knowledge you'll be learning! It will also help in doing your dishes ;) 
• Hershey Kisses - to remind you I'm always here for you and I love you! 
• Life Savers - for when you feel like you're drowning in information 
• Beef Jerky - because they're not turkey sandwiches (apparently all he eats is cold cut sandwiches because he doesn't really have a lot of places to cook)
• Candle - to burn while you're studying late at night 
• Lemon Heads - when life gives you lemons...be thankful it gave you anything! 
• Suckers - to remind you not be be suckered into anything and be your own person! 
• Sour Patch Kids - sweet and sour so you learn to appreciate the differences 
• Pencils - to always "write" your wrongs 
• Puzzle - you're my missing piece when you're gone, but I thought these doggies could keep you company! 
• Starbursts - for an extra "burst" of energy on days when you might need it most 
• Coloring book and crayons - since I know you won't have time to draw, I figured coloring was the next best thing! It's also a huge stress reliever! (I have to mention that it was a Star Wars coloring book, one of his favorites!) 
• Power Bars - eat this for some extra power before your PFTs! 
• Movies - (Inception, The Dark Knight and Batman Begins): In your spare time, hang out with some super heros for fun! 
• Book - I ordered him In the Shadow of Greatness: Voices of leadership, sacrifice and service from America's longest war which is written by members of the class of 2002 from the Naval Academy: they say we learn from our pasts, so take some time to read from those who have already been there
• Hug - even though we're many miles apart, just remember I always want to be wrapped in your arms 
• CD - just for fun! 

It all fit perfectly in a large priority flat rate box and I even saved a few dollars by sending it this way instead of a normal package! I had some fun putting it together so I hope you all had some fun reading about it! Feel free to steal any ideas if you happen to be sending any care packages to anybody soon!

Until next time,
xoxo
Marci