20 reasons I am thankful for my Boyfriend.

We’ve been together for a year and some months now and I am thankful for you each day. Sometimes the distance sucks but no matter how far we are you are always my number one supporter. As a way to show you how much I appreciate you, here’s a list of things about you that I am thankful for…

1. You’re so smart.

I have no idea where it comes from sometimes but you come up with amazing theories and ideas. You are always teaching me something whether you know it or not. In the past year, my vocabulary has improved tremendously and it is all from having intellectual and deep conversations with you. I am never afraid to ask you to elaborate when I don’t understand something because I know you won’t think any less of me. You are always willing to explain your thoughts to me more.

2. You talk to me on the phone for hours.

I know it probably gets annoying to just stare at me through a screen on facetime every night but you do it because you know it makes me happy. Truthfully, it’s the best part of my day. It’s something I look forward to at the end of every day. Knowing that I will be able to talk to and see you at the end of the day gets me through even my hardest days.

3. You love my cat.

You’ve basically adopted her as your own. You’ve come to Veterinarian appointments and even help me clean the litter box whenever you’re around. Although you two had your differences at first, she has really grown to be comfortable around you and loves you.

4. You eat as much as I do.

Whether it’s too little or too much we usually are on the same food schedule. We are both adventurous with food and will try anything! Which really comes in handy with us being from two cultural backgrounds where the food is different. It makes life more fun. You also are always ready to Qdoba with me because you know it’s my favorite fast food.

5. You always tell me my cooking is good.

Since we’re on the topic of food remember that one time I didn’t fry the chicken all the way through? Yet you still told me everything was delicious. Or the time I made you drive to shoprite just to buy me bread crumbs because I HAD to make Chicken Parmesan that night. I will forever be thankful that you are willing to be my taste tester. You always support me when I discover new recipes that I want to try as I am on this adventure of learning how to cook.

6. All of our adventures.

You always take those hand-holding pictures with me whenever we go. From New Hope and adventuring on to the abandoned train and the jedi to trips to NYC. There’s always an adventure that waits for us.

7. Your love for music.

And so the Soprano 1 fell in love with the Tenor 2 (who is now a bass?) Music is what brought us together. Who would've thought we would end up together after singing in a Choir in High School together. Me. Remember when I jokingly called it. Jokes on us because I was right. I love that we can talk about music in depth with each other. We sing at the top of our lungs in the car (and sometimes sound bad on purpose to have more fun), you introduce me to new music, we send songs to each other, and you sing to me. But most importantly I love that you are always inspired to make music of your own. I hope you know that will always support that dream of yours.

8. You’re great with kids.

I mean really great! Better than I would've ever imagined. Thank you for treating all of my siblings as your own and being patient with them. I am eternally grateful for the fact that you taught my little sister how to ride a bike.

9. You always listen to me complain.

Whether it be about my family, my friends, or work. You always listen! I know I complain a lot. Probably too much. But you are always there to listen to me talk about anything! Even when I think you’re not listening and I try to complain to you again about the same thing you prove to me that you in fact WERE listening to my nonsense rant the first time.

10. You’re so creative.

You are the author to my favorite poem. I wish you would write more. I wish more people could hear the ingenious that comes out of your mouth sometimes. Write more!

11. You’re so thoughtful in the littlest ways.

I mean maybe a pack of sparkly gel pens was not what I expected as a gift but I can’t believe how much I fell in love with them. They have inspired me to write again and now I am here. You fold my laundry while I am at work and do the dishes after I cook. There are so many little things that you do that sometimes I forget to thank you for but they never go unnoticed.

12. You’re the only one I can cry in front of.

Because you’re the only person I am completely comfortable around.I hate crying in front of people, it makes me feel weak. With you I cry when I am sad, happy, and watching emotional movies. I never feel like you are judging me, you always listen to me. You always hold my hand and hold me when I am going through a tough time.

13.Your love for your family.

You love spending time with your family. You are so proud of your brothers and to have them as your brothers. You work your hardest to make everyone in your family happy because you love them so much and happiness is all you want for them. Which isn't surprising to me at all because they are the most intelligent, kind, and loving people I have ever met.

14. You never give up.

Really you never do. When you want something you do everything in your power to get it. Once you have a goal you do everything and anything to reach it. You always say “I’ll figure it out” when you can’t think of what to do at first. You always go through with it too, you always figure something out. Even on your toughest days you push through with your head held high.

15. And because of that you inspire me.

Every single day you inspire me to do and be my absolute best. You inspire me to get through my hardest days. Now I find myself saying “I’ll figure it out” when something tough comes along. You inspire me to read, write, draw, and sing. You inspire me to be myself no matter who’s watching. You inspire me to dream the biggest dreams and go for them.

16. You let me be myself.

We sing at the top of our lungs and dance wherever we want. I can be self conscious sometimes but you always let me be my silly and crazy self around you. You just get me and take me as I am.

17. You make me laugh.

And you never stop trying. Which is extremely charming. You come up with the funniest jokes or just comedic genius. All of which I adore. You make my day by the way you make me laugh.

18. You are patient with me.

I can be a real hot head sometimes but that doesn’t stop you from keeping your cool. You are always willing to repeat yourself or explain things in more depth. I am always learning something new from you and we continue to teach each other everyday. You understand that with my BiPolar disorder sometimes I can be irrational. You don’t criticize my depression or my decisions. You always just try to find a way to make it a little bit easier for me to handle.

19. You are my best friend.

You know all of my secrets, my dreams, and my fears. I am never afraid to tell you anything. You’re the sole person I want to talk to and about all the time. We go on many adventures together and I always have a great time with you. Even if we are just sitting around the house watching a movie or going out. It’s always a great time being around you

20. You love me while I’m learning to love myself.

You do! I have my days where I hate everything I am and you make sure to remind me of all the reasons you love me. You love me with all of my flaws. You make me feel beautiful and brilliant and you’ve given me so much confidence. I can never thank you enough.

I wouldn’t want to be on this adventure with anyone else. From the big things to the little things thank you.