To My Best Friend on her Birthday

Happy Birthday Mashy!

I wish I could celebrate with you today, but since I can’t, I thought I would let everyone know just how special you are, and why I love you so much.

– You make other people happier just by being there.
– When you walk into the room, the party gets 100% more entertaining.
– You are the best DJ. I feel like our lives have been played out to a soundtrack created by you. From Stevie Nicks, to Lindsay Lohan, to Rod Stewart to Lil Wayne – every song reminds me of you.
– You are the best person to road trip with. From the snacks, to the playlists, to the laughing until we cry, I wouldn’t want to be stuck in a car with anyone else.
– You never judge – ever.
– Your laugh is infectious.
– Everything you do, you do it with your whole heart.
– People just want to be around you and you have more friends than anyone I know. You are a collector of people and you make everyone feel special and important.
– You have given me an appreciation for football, and when I make stupid comments at games you just say, “Oh man Emmy Lou!”
– You actually write cards for every holiday and birthday.
– Conversation is never dull when you’re around – you actually say what everyone else is thinking.
– You never let me leave the house under-accessorized. “Emmy you need more bangles!!” resonates in my head every time I get dressed.
– You are there for me unconditionally. You have been there for my most trying moments, hugging me and telling me it’s going to be ok –  and you  have been there for my happiest moments, toasting, smiling, and laughing with joy.
– You keep everyone around you honest and you demand authenticity.
– You have made me a better person.
– You are my person.

I love you so much, and I am so thankful you were born on this day!

XooX