Bobo+Honey Bunny

2024

Childhood plushies, fleece, satin

Having a fraternal twin sister has shaped my life in ways that are profound and immeasurable. Our bond is one of deep connection and shared experience—a source of comfort, complexity, and joy. This relationship is mirrored in our childhood companions, Bobo and Honey Bunny, two plushies that hold a special place in our lives.

Bobo, my angel bear, and Honey Bunny, Isabelle’s whimsical rabbit, are more than toys; they are symbols of the enduring connection we share as sisters. As children, we each imbued our plushies with personalities and stories, shaping them into reflections of our own imaginations and emotions. Bobo’s playful curiosity and Honey Bunny’s forgiving nature echo the traits we found in each other, as well as in our shared journey of growing up together.

For me, Bobo has always been a source of comfort and wonder. I remember the sense of certainty I felt as a toddler when I named him—he was simply Bobo, my angel and my companion. Over the years, I’ve wondered what it means for him to be an angel, and whether that carries a sense of loss. But I’ve come to cherish his silliness and joy, just as I cherish the relationship I have with my sister.

This piece reflects on the beauty of having someone by your side from the very beginning. It speaks to the comfort of shared history and the enduring connection of twinhood—a relationship that is simultaneously grounding and expansive, filled with laughter, challenges, and a love that transcends words.

Through Bobo & Honey Bunny, I celebrate the tenderness of childhood, the complexity of sibling bonds, and the unique magic of having a twin. For me, these plushies are more than objects; they are reminders of the people we were, the people we are, and the deep connection that carries us through life.