Dear [name of significant other],

We have been together for some time. It’s time for things to get serious. 

If you truly love me you will take me to Skate Deck circa 1994.

You will buy me a light-up artificial rose with a battery pack in the stem. You’ll tell the DJ to play R Kelly’s I Believe I Can Fly.

You’ll rent me skates and get cash back. That way I can get dollar bills for the change machine in the arcade. Because Mortal Kombat II.

Oh, [name of significant other], when did we become so basic with our evenings of Netflix and chill and tagging each other in memes?

I need to be spun around lacquered floorboards on four wheels. I need to eat cupcakes and have lasers shot at me while Mariah Carey sings Always Be My Baby. 

For us.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

The Skate Deck is a cool, fun place. It has been family owned and operated in Everett for over 50 years. Lots of good memories here. Check it out some time.

Skate Deck

9700 19th Ave SE, Everett, WA 98208

Hours:

Friday 7:30–10:30PM

Saturday 12:30–4:30PM, 7:30–10:30PM

Sunday 12:30–4:30PM

Richard Porter is a writer for Live in Everett. He lives here and drinks coffee.