Happy Birthday. From me, to you.

we have shared a few Birthdays over the years. the first birthday (his) was more about me than it was about him. (oops) it was my graduation day and naturally, his day was on the back burner. as for mine, well it was at the forefront. this was something i appreciated then sure, but i appreciate it even more now. honestly, i actually don't even remember wishing him a heartfelt happy birthday or exchanging a gift, so from me to you... thank you, i love you even more just cus'.

over the past few years, we have shared our birthdays apart. a big bummer as you may have guessed. oh and well, it does not get easier with time, contrary to what they may say. over the past few years i have sent cards, gifts, text messages, emails, pictures and whatever else i could think of to try and make the day a little more special.

all things considered one message is always the same.... "i can't wait to celebrate with you soon!"
...this year, it is no different.

so, again...it may not be a birthday dinner, a reservation for two or a a few favorite gifts wrapped nicely with ribbon (damn you amazon!). it will not be a shared beer on the porch or a fun lunch surprise.  this year, the only think i can think of that is real and right from the gut is a little post like this...

so, happy birthday big bean. i can't wait to celebrate with you soon....

Dear Joe, 
Yep, a post all about you! kinda nervous, right? (i would be too! ;)) this time you can't get mad or question my intentions. this time, it is simple. this time, i want to wish you a Happy Birthday for anyone who cares to see it. 

the past four years have not been easy, and they certainly have not always been fun. (i'm sure you'd  agree) what i can tell you about these past few years is this; they are teaching me a lot about love, life and everything in between. you are teaching me to communicate, to listen, to be patient and to breathe.  you are teaching me to remember to laugh, to smile and to cherish everything that is right in this wild world. you are the ease to my hectic mind and the calm to my crazy. 

i am thankful for our good time memories, the hellos and goodbyes every chance we get, our ever changing minds and crazy drive for nothing less than the best. you have passion that is raw and a laugh that is contagious. you are good people. i am thankful for your compassion and your stubborn pride. (no matter how tricky it can be to work with) i love the man you have grown into in just the few years i've been with you. i love who you want to be and where you want to go. i hope that your next year is even better than the last. 

i'd like to promise you a trip to Charleston, our first movie theater date and even a little Guinness in the afternoon. i'd like to promise you i'll laugh a little bit more and smile a little brighter. i'd like to promise to hug you a little tighter and hold your hand a little longer. i'd like to cheers to next year and plenty more. i'd like to wish you a happy little birthday full of big things ahead. 

from my little mountain, all the way to you.
Happy Birthday. Love Always, Beans.