Here’s to friends!

To the anarchist who stirred my soul, and reassured me in dark days that being a bit different was ay-okay.

To the kind couple who let me tag along, who took me under their wings and looked after me when I was vulnerable.

To you who forgave crappy first impressions and relished with me all of the little, wholesome things in life.

To the adorable oddball I fell for, to whom I didn’t have the guts to say I felt the same way. I’m sorry. I miss you terribly.

To the one who showed me that there’s a big, crazy world outside, and for a while that I mattered too.

To you to whom I owe so much of my happiness and creativeness, the chink in my armour, even now. I’m sorry I was such a coward.

To my no-nonsense cutie pie who is my constant reminder that life is worth living and love is most defintely worth having.

To the nutjob with whom I allied so that both of us could get through it together in one piece. All the best.

To you who believed in me, with whom I have entrusted my weaknesses and deepest secrets. Thank you for walking with me so long.

To the original muffin who I so awkwardly admired, who proved that even the best of us can fall.

To you with whom I would gladly sit together with for a lifetime and feel forever excited about the world.

To the one who taught me a life without laughter isn’t one worth contemplating. I hope you got there in the end my friend.

To you who told me that I was smart – in an emotional way. Miss you you jerk.

To my idol, to whom I owe much of my playfulness, courage, and indeed my life. I’m so proud of you.

To the one to whom I would give anything to get back. I miss you.

And to the one who always stuck around no questions asked. I don’t think for a moment we have ever been truly separate people.

Here’s to all of you, past and present.

Thanks for putting up with awkward old me. I know I’m not the best person, or indeed the best chocolate confection. But I do mean well, I promise.

I so enjoy/ed our time together and never stopped thinking about you, so don't you go thinking for one moment that I might've. You made all the difference to me.

Happy Christmas!

and Thank you! < 3