Real talk

Real talk. 

I love your laugh. 

The way you light up when you hit even a 4 in excitement makes me smile. 

You're always up to a challenge and it never ceases to amaze me the things you'll do for the ones you care about
Your dedication is mind blowing. Every time you commit to something (or don't) you have full intention of doing what you said you would (or wouldn't). 

Anywhere from getting the answer right in Harry Potter 20 questions or keeping your relationship with the Big Guy strong.

Real talk is that I definitely still like you
And it scares me

but it doesn't hurt me

because you know what it means to keep a promise and I have no doubt that I can trust you

You're loyal

Reliable
Kind

Intelligent
Generous

Hilarious

Understanding

Wise
And just plain wonderful. 

Thank you for that.

Real talk is that I believe in you
And I know that even with everything going on in your life, you'll do well this semester
You'll kill it at work and still be able to help your friends
Because that's who you are. And you aren't alone in it.

Real talk is that you're quite the man. And I couldn't be happier knowing anyone else the way I've come to know you.

I hope you see how invaluable you are

and I hope you know that there is a girl who won't settle because she needs you.

because you're more than immeasurable energy, moonlit kisses and late night conversations

You're more than safe arms, sweet words and ears to listen

You're more than the best friend smile on a hard day, the childhood smile on an adult day and the "you're cute" smile on a messy day

More than good food, favorite places and nothing boxes when life gets hard

Boy, You Are More than anything you could ever imagine. 

So thank you for trusting me
Thank you for sticking around
Thank you for your patience with yourself and with me because I know that's never easy.
I hope you remember how incredible you are and the difference you make in the world.
Because that's real talk.

-AA