To my dearest Jae,
Happy birthday to one of the most extraordinary souls I have ever had the privilege of encountering.
I want to thank you for being a part of my life, regardless of how idiotic and occasionally stupid you can be. Jokes aside, I am immensely grateful that you exist and that our paths have crossed. There aren’t many people I interact with in the first place, yet I still find myself speaking with you every now and then, and I am genuinely glad that I do. Perhaps it seems insignificant, but your presence has become a small yet meaningful thread woven into the tapestry of my life, and I cherish it more than I may ever properly articulate.
As you celebrate another year of your existence, I hope life treats you with tenderness. May you find tranquility amid turbulence, courage in uncertainty, and happiness in places you never expected. I hope that, regardless of the obstacles you encounter, you continue to build a fulfilling life for yourself, surrounded by people and experiences that make your existence worthwhile. There is still so much of the world left for you to discover, so many memories left to create, and so many beautiful chapters yet to unfold.
I also want to thank you for your patience, understanding, and reassurance, especially during the darkest chapters of my life. you have met my struggles with gentleness and reminded me that even at my lowest, i was still deserving of compassion. your presence has brought solace to my troubled heart in ways words could scarcely express. i hope life returns to you the same tenderness you have so selflessly given me. i’ll forever be grateful for the comfort you’ve brought into my life and the quiet difference you’ve made in it. I also apologize if I have ever been rude, inconsiderate, or unintentionally cruel toward you. I struggle with interpreting tone, and apparently, conveying it properly is not my strongest suit, either. If my words have ever hurt you more than I intended, I sincerely apologize. My intentions may not always translate into the words I choose, but my appreciation for you has always been genuine.
I hope you know that you do not need to be extraordinary every day to deserve extraordinary kindness. You are allowed to make mistakes, have difficult days, and exist without constantly proving your worth. May you learn to treat yourself with the same compassion you extend to others, and may you never forget that your existence carries meaning even when you cannot recognize it yourself.
Thank you for the conversations, the laughter, the absurdity, and the memories we have accumulated. Out of all the people I could have encountered, I am glad our paths crossed. And whatever the future may hold, I sincerely hope you continue to find reasons to laugh, dream, and look forward to tomorrow.
Happy birthday, you absolute idiot. May the coming years be gentle with you, may your heart find its peace, and may life grant you more beautiful moments than you could ever count.
I am genuinely, immeasurably grateful thart you are here. I hope you never forget that.
With all my affection and sincerity, Zy.
txto