Dear Matt:

You left for Kerberos today.

I'm gluing a copy of one of the pictures we took today. Just you and me.

I am now the proud owner of your nerd glasses.

You looked so cool with your Garrison uniform. And without your glasses. It was like seeing an older version of you. I think I like it.

Mom made your favorite for dinner.

It was kinda sad, y'know, since you weren't there to actually eat it. I think it was her way of accepting that you'll really be gone for two years.

It's hard for me to accept it though. I keep shouting your name whenever I make some progress with the coding I was working on before you left. You're the only person I want to share that with.

Bae Bae is sleeping on your room. Mom almost had a heart attack when she saw him all cozy on your pillow. But I had to let him in your room. He kept whining and scratching at your door until I opened it. He's the only one that's vocal about missing you. Doesn't mean mom and I don't though.

Katie