I felt this earth spin and crash

[salophile]

I’m not entirely sure what I’m supposed to say today. I think this is one of those occasions when pretty words are called for but always remain elusive, and I end up groping something suitably festive and find something not quite to the point. It’s like getting dressed in the dark, thinking you’ve got on jeans and a white shirt, and coming out finding that you’re wearing a weird shade of yellowish-pink instead. Nonetheless, at least if I try I can probably come up with something serviceable, and damned if I’m not going to try.

Today’s luckilyotto’s birthday. For anyone who’s been completely ignoring my journal for the last several months, this wonderful person happens to be my girlfriend, whom I am head over heels for. She’s taught me more than she knows, and more than I’m able to quantify or describe in words; she’s been a shining example of the kind of resilience and strength I hope to have in my own life; she’s a person of amazing creativity and intelligence. She’s also beautiful, mesmerizing, and incredibly adorable and entertaining. She’s the first person I’ve honestly said a romantic I love you to. With her, I’ve learned not only that a relationship could be so fulfilling and so sweet, but also that, well, hey, this being obnoxiously infatuated and flushing when certain emoticons are used thing is actually really fun.

I’m not only celebrating today because, coincidentally, we’ve been together for four months today (although that is a spectacular bonus). I’m celebrating today because I can’t even explain everything I’ve learned from her, and everything I get out of every time we talk, even if it’s just a silly little how-was-your-day conversation. I’m happy today because I’m reminded to count my blessings not only that I’m dating someone as fantastic as she is, but that I get to take today to thank God that she exists.

- Right. Míluji tě , láska, I hope you have an extraordinarily happy birthday. Thank you for being born today. ♥