In life we all strive to find that person. Our person. The one who makes you breathe in joy and love and breathe out stress and worry. The one who makes you a better person by knowing them. The one you can share life with, no matter the good or bad. Sometimes in life this person doesn't get enough credit for all the things they do and you just want to remind them of how happy and thankful you are that they are in your life. So heres to you Philip Ryan Haydel, my person. With so much on our plate this past year with starting college, new jobs and everyday stresses, I just want to remind you of how loved you are by me. You do so much and it is all counted.

1. Being My Best Friend.

Yes, as cliche as it sounds, you are truly my best friend. You go shopping with me, watch reality trash TV and tell me all the latest gossip just like one of the girls. You even help me give advice to my other girlfriends. You are the first person I want to call and talk to about something and the best friend I could ever ask for.

2. Taming Me.

Lord knows i'd be lying if I said I didn't need taming every once in awhile. Although you will not hear me say this twice thank you for telling me when I am wrong (hardly) and acting irrational... which I know I can be... A LOT. Thank you for calming me down when I feel as though I could explode. You know exactly how to get into my head and turn whatever is stirring negative thoughts to start stirring positive ones.

3. Deciding Where To Eat.

Let's be honest... I'm a woman who can't make up my mind. It is a cliche that is correct. Thank you for understanding that is just the way it is and will always be. If it weren't for you I'd probably starve.

4. Your Willingness To Serve Others.

^ UP with DOWNS walk

This may be my favorite of them all. You have such a kind heart, one that I am lucky to hold. You always go out of your way to help others and it does not go unnoticed. You are truly a blessing, not just to me but to everyone that crosses paths with you.

5. Loving Me.

I'm a tough cookie. I'm moody, indecisive and plain crazy sometimes but you love me anyway. You love me so much, I never have to question it and that is one of the best things for our age and in this stage of our lives. To be loved and not ever doubt it is truly a remarkable feeling.

6. Being My Chauffeur.

I owe you so much money for gas. I HATE driving and most of the time I can count on you to take me places so I am not alone. You are always willing to drive me somewhere normally no questions asked and I am thankful for that. You're my boyfriend/best friend/chauffeur, and I wanna keep it that way.

7. Never Doubting Us.

No matter what happens or what obstacles I am worried will get in our way, you always say we'll find a way. For an anxiety freak like me, hearing you say those four words takes so much stress away. Key word, WE'll. Always including US in the future makes me feel safe knowing i'm not alone. WE got this Phil.

8. Your Support.

With all my get rich quick schemes and new job ventures, you are always supportive of me. When I cry and feel like I can't do so much anymore you remind me I'm Peyton Gosdin I can do whatever crazy thing comes to my mind. When I doubt myself on how smart or how pretty I am, you are always that confidence booster I need. You have no idea how much that means to me.

9. How Much You Love Your Dog.

I know this one is a weird one, but when we first started dating it was hard for me to get to the mushy side of you. We were friends for so long that I feel like it took a little while to get out those feelings and emotions you try and hide. One feeling that you could never hide even if you tried is the way you love your dog Tiberius. For being such a giant German Shepard, the way you look at him is like the little puppy he first was. I used to think... If only I could get him to look at me the way he looks at his dog. Haha

10. The Way You Grow With Me.

I saved this one last because I feel like this is the number one reason we have such a happy and healthy relationship. You always hear couples say they grew apart. Throughout our years we have grown together. I am more like you then when we started dating and you are more like me, whether you like it or not. Haha. We are patient with one another and understand the importance of making each other happy no matter the loss and in the long run that has transpired to bring us joy when we make the other happy. We learned to adjust to one another and figured out how the other person thinks and we have the ultimate understanding of one another as the result.

So, thank you Philip. Thank you for everything you do for me and others. I couldn't list all of the things you do that I am thankful for but know they are not taken lightly. I love you best friend.