Dear You,

Look, I know we've had a real waiting game in our relationship, but now it's stronger than ever. You provide me with such a perspective and such a lease on life that is truly magnificent. Now that you're a major part of my life, I figure that I should write this letter describing what you mean to me.

First of all, you're so warm. Holy crap. You're like a hot cup of soup when you're sick as a dog. The fact that even when you're kind of tepid on days, you're still warmer than I anticipate and that's so comforting to know. I know I'm kind of a grumpy person without you and knowing that your warm embrace, your healing embrace, is with me 100% of the time is a fact that is truly wonderful.

Secondly, you look so good in red. Red is the color of passion, the color of heart, the color of Christmas, and the color that makes you pop, sizzle, and buzz electric in my eyes. Most cannot rock the color red, but you wear it with pride and with confidence. Not a lot of things in this life can. But, You, your red stands out. Your red represents a whole host of happy (and sad) memories in my life. You were there when I had my first big relationship around this time. You were there when I opened many shows around this time. You were there when I needed you most, and for that, I thank you. The holidays can be a saddening time, but you make it better.

Thirdly, there's something so inherently interesting about you. Every time I'm with you, it's like there's something new that I discover. Some new experience, some new feeling, some new part about me that I didn't know I had until that moment. Something with such individuality and such versatility is so lovely. Thank you for experimenting with me and exploring with me. You're the Cape of Good Hope, with this college-aged Magellan exploring the complexities of you.

Lastly, You, is that you're willing to take journeys with me. You've been a part of many journeys of self-discovery throughout these past few months of uncertainty, and that's something I'll always be grateful for. You got me through a stressful presidential election, a Thanksgiving that was lovely, many rehearsals and long nights, and you've gotten me through many awkward holiday Tinder dates, which is really what a true friend is. You've been willing to go on journeys with me where I dunno the outcome; the journey of the mistake. The fact that you've stuck with me through thick and thin is truly a Herculean feat in this time. You make lots of people happy, but the fact that you, in your warmth and your red glory, give me the liquid courage to conquer life really makes me a happy man. So, venti skinny peppermint mocha in a red cup and other holiday beverages that have given me sweet, sweet, lovin', I'll forever be grateful.

Sincerely,

An Over Caffeinated College Student Over the Holidays