Dearest Katie,
First up, I am very sorry that this is a day late. I hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday, consider this your extended celebration.
I defy anyone not to like
splodge04. No seriously. Those few on my f-list who don't know her should do so immediately. She is the most laid back, easy going, non-confrontational person I know. She's extremely funny and sarcastic, and when that fails, she'll just tease you into a better mood despite your own better judgement. Katie lacks the ability to smile in any photos, but puts one on the face of everyone around her.
Most of my dearest friends come from different areas/countries/cultures to me. And that's a wonderful thing, but equally wonderful and comforting is having someone who understands the West Midlands accent, humour and lifestyle, and how it often clashes with the fandom world. When Katie is around, I am never alone.
Katie's ability to be ruthlessly cheerful no matter what she faces is my favourite thing about her. Life's been kind of shit for her recently, and she's lost nothing of herself and who she is despite it. Love you and your face, Katie-face. Don't ever change.