1. Pushing me to always be better

You motivate me so much. Anytime I think I can't do something, you're right beside me saying "yes you can, and you're going to be awesome at it." And when I definitely don't want to study or go to the gym, which is a lot, you remind me of my goals. Your motivation helps me through some of my most stressful days and weeks, and I don't express often enough how much I appreciate it.

2. Spoiling me

You do this so well; I am such a spoiled brat! But it's not just always with any material possessions. You spoil me most with your time, love, and attention, and that's all I really ever want from you. The material posessions are kind of just little bonuses.

3. Making me smile.....even if I'd rather not

We both know that I get emotional and cranky.... a lot, and it's usually for nothing. Sometime's it's because of you and sometimes I just take it out on you. But thank you for not taking my crankiness and emotions personally. Instead, thank you for recognizing my mood and always knowing exactly what to do or say to make me smile in that situation.

4. Always being there for me and doing whatever you can to help

Every now and then I find myself having a bad day or being in a less than ideal situation, but you're always there to listen. There's usually a lot of "I'm sorry", but there's also a lot of you trying your very best to help me figure out what's going on or trying to make it a better day. You're great at problem solving when I don't know how to.

5. Your patience and understanding

I live a very busy, stressful life, and I don't really ever have to explain that to you. If I don't get the opportunity to talk to you because of class, work, or some kind of meeting, you don't get upset, you understand and tell me it's alright. And if I'm just randomly cranky for no good reason other than I can be, you get it that I'm probably just stressed and you're patient. I also ask lots and lots of questions, and this is where your patience with me gets it's chance to shine. It's probably not easy to be patient and understanding with me all the time, but I really super appreciate it!

6. Loving food as much as I do, if not more

Food is probably a pretty central part of our relationship. Like not only do we eat a lot, but we talk a lot about it. I'm a small girl with the appetite of a teenage boy, in fact, I'm pretty sure I can easily keep up with you when it comes to eating, so thanks for never judging that. Even though I don't think you'd have any right to judge that, because I've seen the way you eat.

7. Never apologizing for being who you are

You are literally the weirdest, goofiest, and craziest boy I know. And while a lot of people would see those as negative qualities, I adore them. You are just the right amount of weird, goofy, and crazy. And you know that other people think these things about you and maybe don't think the best of it, but you embrace it. I love that you embrace who you are and never feel the need to apologize for it.

8. For being my human diary

I complain, repeat myself, and in general just talk a lot. Thanks for just listening to me when that's all I need. Thanks especially for listening when you're falling asleep, it's way past when you wanted to be in bed, and I'm just repeating myself simply just because you know I need to vent. Whether it's convenient for you or not, you're always there to listen to me.

9. For never trying to change me

I'm weird, emotional, silly, and I eat a lot, but that's never sent you running or put thoughts in your head of trying to change me. Instead, you just embrace who I am and love who I am, even the parts that you may not be the biggest fan of. You've never tried to change me, instead you just look at me and think about how lucky you are (at least that's what you say ;) ). Thank you for just accepting who I am, flaws and all.