This is it. This is the last time, Jessica. I’ve come to say goodbye.

Every day, I come here to the spot on the beach where we used to sit and watch the water. This place used to be magical. Now, it just feels empty.

I’ve made one New Year’s resolution, Jess, and it’s to finally let go. I need a new start. I can’t stand to look out over the ocean any more. Not when I see your face in the waves every time.

So, I’ll fold up this note into a tiny paper ship just like the ones we used to make. I’ll set it where the waves will catch it and watch as it’s carried out to sea. And when I can no longer see it sailing, I’ll go back to the trailer packed with my things and never come back.

Goodbye, Jess. I hope you’re happy where you are, and I hope I’m happy where I’m going.

Wear this shirt: the next time you find yourself staring over the water and sighing.

Don’t wear this shirt: if you’re afraid of the water. Every time you look in a mirror, you might end up curled into a ball of fear on the bathroom floor.

This shirt tells the world: “Her’s was a face that launched a thousand origami ships.”

We call this color: Nautical Navy

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