I do try to stay away from emotional stuff in this journal, but today, I'm making an exception. Those of you who dislike sappy posts had better skip this one.

Sam, I adore you. You think I'm clever, and beautiful, and you enjoy being around me when I'm myself, a feat in itself. You want me to be happy. You forgive me when I mess up. You love me despite my flaws, and you don't force me to conform to your idea of who I should be. And you've showed me that love isn't supposed to hurt - that trusting in someone is not just a way for someone to take advantage of you. For all this, I don't know how to thank you. I love you, my dear.