Abercrombie Shorts and Coin Laundry

Brandon,
I won't say something cliche like, "I never got to say goodbye", because...well, we haven't talked in almost 6 years. I am sorry we lost touch, as it seems you did with so many of us over the years. But rather than grieve, I want to celebrate you; all the memories you left with me.

I'll never foraget the night that you, me, and Adrienne decided to sneak into Victoria Park's pool after hours and go swimming completely clothed. It wasn't until after the plunge that I realized I had NOTHING else to wear. So you "leant" me you white Abercrombie shorts. Those shorts are still in my dresser drawer. I meant to send them home with Adrienne when she came to visit four years ago. Now I'm kind of glad I didn't.

One of the stories I always tell people when asked about a crazy experience with law enforcement took place the night Adrienne and I drove to your new place off Gate Parkway when that road was still brand new. I always started with, "This one night on my way to Brandon's..."

Which also happened to be the same night that Adrienne and I stayed up with you and Robert all night and had to work a double the next day. god, that was agonizing.

Thanks for being my laundry mat partner for a time. I was so horrendous at doing laundry at the time that it took the better part of my day at that place...which was always more pleasant with your company. Those were our best talks for sure. I remember telling you of my "dark passenger" once while we were there (No, Dexter fans, I'm not a serial killer), and that you never judged me for my choices nor did you ever breathe a word about it to anyone else. If anything, you made it easier for me to connect with a part of myself I was just discovering, and I'm grateful for the experiences gained because of it.

And when Hops clsoed, you were with us at Cheesecake. You always wore that ugly pink tie. And I lvoed you for it.

You've been heavy on my heart for weeks now, and I couldn't believe when I heard yesterday that you left us over four months ago. I've searched for the how and why to no avail. it seems that everyone we were connected to mutually knows nothing about it. I can't say I have peace about it yet...I'm hoping that closure comes soon.

Wherever you are, I know that you have wings, dear friend.

Heather

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As you can see from above, I lost a long lost friend a few months ago and didn't know until last night.
I don't plan on speaking any more about it; please understand that writing letters to those who have passed is a way I build towards closure.

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My three day cleanse is complete. I lost a total of 2.8 pounds and almost three inches. I'm comfortable in my size 8 Express Jeans for the first time in three years! My weight this morning was 156.4...only 31 pounds from my ultimate goal. Shakeology has completed redefined my day. I went three days without coffee or caffiene of any kind and never had a slight headache. It's an amazing product; simply amazing.

I'm busting out p90x on Wednesday. Day One!!!! So excited to bring it and keep pushing play every day for 3 months...the results are going to blow everyone's mind, and most likely get me to my goal weight/size by the middle of April. Not to mention that I will absolutely be the healthiest I've ever been!

My sweet, dear secret visitor arrives today. My stomach is doing jumping jacks of joy.

Happy last day of regular football season everyone! GO PATS!

Love,
Heather, the woman who loves the Patriots so much that her son's middle name is Brady, and her next pet will absolutely be named Bruschi. :)