To my dearest checkbook,
It's been days since I've seen you, my dear friend. I know things haven't been going well with us--I keep trying to balance you and you keep not letting me. This latest episode is the vacation you decided to take April 14. Now you know I had to pay taxes this year, thanks to me working out of state and my state wanting income tax (bloody thieves they are). I know you needed a break--who can blame you? But I must ask that next time you disappear, you'd please let me write my tax check before taking off. If I have offended you in any way, please let me know and I'll make it up to you by using my credit card.
I hope you'll come back home after enjoying your vacation. My rent check is due soon and they don't like to take cash.
--Your benefactor.
[disclaimer: this has to be the most random post I've ever made. apologies. but if you've seen my checkbook, could you send it my way? thanks.]