July 7
Dear Rin,
Hello. I finally got your address and decided to send you a letter. I really miss you. I'm happy that you have a fancy New York job and all, but I wish that you were still here.
I'm saving up money to take a plane there and see you. I want to sell this crap apartment and quit this crap job and go live in the big city. I'm tired of living this sleepy country life in dumb old Ashford. I can't believe I was so stupid to bring myself back here after college.
How are you faring up there? Everyone can't believe their little Rin-Rin has moved to Yankee territory, but I don't care. That's what you wanted in life and I believe that's a great thing. You had a dream and you pursued it. I wish I was brave like you. You were never afraid of anything; you still aren't, I wouldn't think. You're so courageous.
Do you remember in third grade, when we decided that there weren't enough holidays so we got a calendar and made up some? I found mine the other day. It's apparently Pizza Day. Funny, I was in the mood for some pizza for dinner. Do you still have yours? I'm glad I kept mine. It's like a little piece of you that I got to keep.
I haven't been feeling very well lately. I'm not quite sure what it is, but I don't think I'm going to go see the doctor or anything quite yet. I've been really tired, too; but, I've been tired since eighth grade. You of all people know that.
I hope you're doing okay. You must be so much happier up there, I'm really glad for you. I've always hated to see you sad. My address is on the front. Please write back, I really want to hear from you.
Love, Len