Will this be the ultimate birthday wish from me to you? It could be. I always have so much to say but can't really express it on text since aha word count issues so I figured that I could just let it all out here on a blog post instead. Treat it like an open letter, I guess? Perhaps you can always come back to this post whenever you don't feel great about yourself; let this post be a reminder of how amazing of a person you are and how deserving you are of love and happiness.
You have the kindest soul. My mom taught me this while growing up: you can determine how good a person is by the way they treat strangers and acquaintances. Throughout my life, I have come across people who are only nice to you just because they care for you but you're definitely not like that. I've seen and heard of you treating people kindly and respectfully. I never told you this but your juniors who were my mom's students told my mom how great and kind you are. You probably don't see the effect you had on others because I know you treat people the way you want to be treated but I can't help but to feel so proud of having someone so kind-hearted as you in my life.
Let's talk about the things you'd do for the people you love now. (big sigh) I have no idea how you have the capacity to be so giving to the people you love. I know it's just your love language but you're kinda (really) crazy - like you go ham especially during people's birthdays. I still can't forget how you were there for me through and through during my graduation - carrying all those flowers in the rain, you took care of me even after my family left. I know for a fact that I could lose everything in this world and still know that I'd have you by my side. You do so much for people and I always pray that you'll receive blessings by tenfold.
(I'm kinda tearing up while typing this right now. I guess I'm just so overwhelmed by emotions. I could write this long post and still feel like it's not enough to show how appreciative I am of you)
I know you go through some rough obstacles from time to time but one thing that I admire most from you is your self-love. You know how to fill your own cup - that's something that I admit I struggle with but I really do aspire to one day be like you. You don't depend on people to make you happy and you're the type that just thrive to find your own happiness instead. And I guess that's why it's so easy for you to extend your love to other people. Legendary behaviour, if I'm being honest.
Don't get me started on your self-discipline and time management. I honestly can't live your life, I get incredibly tired from seeing a million things in a day. However, what I learned from you is to always live your days feeling fulfilled. You may not see what impact you had done towards me (and other people) but I'm here to remind you that you're always inspiring people left and right by just being who you are.
I want to thank you for being in my life and for allowing me to be whatever / whoever I want to be. You are the only person (other than my family) that see all sides of me. Thank you for always giving me space and time, I know that I'm always absent and like to be with myself (especially when I feel bad) - it's just my coping mechanism. I know that if I need you, you'd always be there for me. I admit that you may not know all the trivial things about me (since I'm not one to talk a lot about myself) but you know me well enough to know what I tolerate and value; that's more important imo. (but I do hope that one day we'll know each other's little things too, we have our whole lives for that) We could go for days and months not talking and I still would never doubt you and our friendship. I hope that you know that you're always my day one and my number one.
I also want to take this opportunity to tell you that I am so proud of your growth. I know that you had to mature pretty quickly compared to other people (I swear you've been adulting since forever) but you've become such a remarkable woman. I hope that you will continue to stand your ground but always give as much love as you can. Your efforts you've put in your life will never go to waste, I promise you.
Anyway, I hope that we can do more sleepovers and do dumb things together when this pandemic ends. I really wish that we could celebrate your special day together < : ( (it's a sad face with party hat on) Off topic but I'm also manifesting our trip to Seoul together!
May God always bless you with health, wealth, success and happiness. It's what you deserve.
Last but not least,
Happy birthday, my soulmate and my best friend!
p/s. your actual birthday gift will arrive late because I am big dum : ) so enjoy this post and the flowers for the time being.
