There's So Much to Be Excited For!

Like dogs!

And border crossings!

And dreams!

And jeeps!

And endless adventures!

And waterfall jumping!

And you, and seeing your heart come alive!

And me!

And us!

And C.S. Lewis books, and quotes you've memorized, and really loving people, not just saying we do.

And talks over tea!

And trampolines! Oh think of the trampolines!

And road trips!

And jam sessions!

And runs!

And surfing!

And laughter!

And being protected, and loved, and really really cared about.

And realizing all those fears of inadequacy, or failure were never truly my burden or reality to carry.

You're better than I ever imagined anyone being.

Thanks for being my best friend.

He Who Shall Not Be Named.

So this is what it feels like.

Oh. Okay.

It turns out it's not all fireworks and midnight make-out sessions, and screaming fights.

It's better than all that crap Hollywood sells you.

It's staying up late. And not running out of things to talk about.

It's your heart, which is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

It's how you make me feel more alive, and more myself than anyone else ever has.

It's shared dreams, and laughter.

It's playlists of new folk bands I've never heard of.

It's surf sessions where I know I'd die without you close by.

It's talking about the future, but living in the moment.

It's watching you grow and thrive, and being stoked for every step of this journey you're on.

It's wanting the best for you, even if it's not me.

I'm doing it right this time, because even if it doesn't work out, I want to be your best friend more than I want any of that other stuff.