every year with you outshines the last
Happy birthday to the person who's basically seen every version of me and stuck around anyway! From the random reels we send each other that make zero sense to anyone else, to actually growing up side by side through all the messy, wonderful chaos of life — I don't think I've ever properly thanked you for being that constant. You make the hard days lighter and the good days even better. So here's to you, Annie: may this new year bring you as much joy as you bring everyone lucky enough to know you. I love you endlessly, happy birthday!