DEAR LAS VEGAS,
The time we have spent apart, I must say not by choice, but by duty, since this ugly war against an invisible enemy has ensued, may have you in question of where I stand in this relationship. I need you to know that I think of you every day and dream of how, someday soon, we will be together again and overcome this hardship. I will return home to you, as I have before.
I remember our home vividly. The first time, almost 20 years ago, now. I was a nervous boy, excited and stupid. We had been driving through the desert for eight hours when I found you. I’ve heard the stories, gotten chills about the legend. Would we get along? Or would you be cruel as you had been to so many others?
We pulled into your beautiful city hidden amongst the desert sands. I stepped out of the RV and took a deep breath… you were so radiant…so bright, and so beautiful…. I was infatuated. I knew right then and there…you were not like the others; you were something SPECIAL.
I remember all most many some of our amazing nights together as if they happened yesterday. Many stories had to be told to me, like a legend I could not believe had happened. But I still know those moments were incredible with you.
I remember the first time we arrived at the Panoramic Suite (#PHStrong) with a bottle of Prosecco in one hand and #NewEdition tickets in the other. The view of the strip, the chunk of change we through down to get the room – worth it. We made it to the concert, with the greatest group ever #RBRMRJ. I was there with you…. smack dab in the middle of the aisle….singing, dancing, and grinding with your people. At that moment, I knew we were soulmates.
And this slow burning fire of love turned into a raging flame. I can’t sleep when I am with you. I cherish every moment. We’re are up at 6am, we roll into the pool at 10 AM like we had a fresh night’s rest. We drink mimos and laugh and win some $ on the Buffalo, eat #Bruxie’sChickenandWaffles. Those times I can never forget. Sometimes I don’t have a choice to remember, but even with all that, you are the most real and beautiful thing in the world to me.
In closing, I want to tell you that no matter what and no matter how long it takes, we will see each other again. We will be together again. Hopefully without a mask – hard to get a drink down with one of those on and the mask straps hide my awesome fade.
I miss you, I love you, and I can’t wait to show my one true love the attention she deserves…
Until we meet again, I am your constant, J Boogie.
