Dear cargo shorts,

We have had a fun journey in past years that I can remember wearing you. You were the shorts that I always put on in the summer because you were basically the only shorts that I had. I honestly thought that you were cool because your large side pockets could fit anything that regular pockets couldn’t hold. Remember that time that I put a whole bunch of crap in the side pockets so I could gain a few pounds to donate plasma? That was a great time, even though I got rejected that day because my iron was low.

You were always there for me during my toughest times and greatest accomplishments. You were there for me when my back pocket ripped and I had no choice but to leave my wallet in your side pockets.

I always believed that your khaki color went with everything: button-down shirts, Ralph Lauren’s polo shirts, Sperrys. I learned that was a fashion mistake when I went to my first rush event, but I didn’t care. Even after graduating high school, I still wore you everywhere I went...but I think it’s time that we officially break up.

I’m in college now, and you simply don’t belong here. I learned how to dress myself because first impressions are important. It’s not you, it’s me. Just kidding! It’s actually you... We have had a lot of memories together, but it’s time that we go our separate ways. I haven’t worn you in two years. I moved on to prep shorts. I hope you're not upset, but the prep shorts and I have gotten really close in the past two years and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store for us.

College is the only time that I can make the best four years of my life, and you simply don’t fit in the picture. I will always remember you, but it’s now the time that I donate you to Goodwill so some high school kid can be with you. I know this isn’t easy (it is for me, though), but I feel that when you find a new home, you’ll be glad that I’m gone.

Again, it’s not me; it's you…

Sincerely,

The new owner of shorts with two pockets.