07/18/2025
This is Mochi, and she's been my shadow for the past four years. She follows me from room to room, sleeps on my pillow every night, and has this way of knowing exactly when I need comfort. When I'm stressed, she just appears and starts purring.
My girlfriend and I just moved in together last month. It's our first place as a couple, and we're both so excited to start this new chapter. We've been talking about what kind of art we want on the walls, what will make this house feel like home for both of us.
I knew I wanted something special for our living room, something that represented this new beginning. Since Mochi is such a huge part of my life, I decided to commission a custom portrait of her. I found this incredible artist on the Tedooo app who specializes in pet portraits, and when I saw her work, I knew she was perfect.
This is the first piece of art I've ever commissioned, and seeing Mochi's personality captured so beautifully just makes me emotional. The way the artist painted her expression, that slightly judgmental look she always gives me when I'm late with her dinner, it's perfect.
Now she's hanging above our couch, and every time I look at it, I think about how far we've come. New house, new life, but with my faithful companion right there with us.
Mochi approves too, obviously. She's been sitting in front of it for the past hour like she's admiring herself.