You are so nice to talk to and hang out with. I love your endless passion, your free and wild spirit, and the beautiful art you create.
obviously.a birthday letter, somewhere above the clouds
Dear Ziya,
Sending wishes of a great day to the birthday girl!
Being with you has been an absolute blast, and I would like to use this letter to express my sometimes underexpressed appreciation for you.
the things I appreciate
The kind of person
people remember.
You are smart but not a nerd, and tough as nails. Nothing that happens in life can dampen your optimism!
You are always a positive influence and have, in so many ways, helped me mature and become more sophisticated over time.
Everyone in the world needs someone like you in their life.
one thought for what comes next
Find the thing
that is truly yours.
The one thing the nurses I have shadowed and my parents agree you should do is find something specific to dedicate your life to. It will make you more fulfilled many years from now and give your life meaning.
I feel like you have a general idea of where you want to be, but it is not specific enough. Since you are basically going to college now, there has never been a better time to lock it in!
in conclusion
✦
✧
✦
You will always have
a place in my heart.
Keep up the good work!
I will surprise-call you when I get a plane.
and one last thing
Looking forward to
more adventures with you!
(Sorry for the non-romantic phrasing.)
Love, Nick Wei
One more step: the whole letter.
For your birthday
Dear Ziya,
Sending wishes of a great day to the birthday girl!
Being with you has been an absolute blast, and I would like to use this letter to express my sometimes underexpressed appreciation for you.
You are so nice to talk to and hang out with. I love your endless passion, your free and wild spirit, and the beautiful art you create. My favorite is the lilac heart, obviously.
You are smart but not a nerd, and tough as nails. Nothing that happens in life can dampen your optimism!
You are always a positive influence and have, in so many ways, helped me mature and become more sophisticated over time. Everyone in the world needs someone like you in their life.
The one thing the nurses I have shadowed and my parents agree you should do is find something specific to dedicate your life to. It will make you more fulfilled many years from now and give your life meaning. I feel like you have a general idea of where you want to be, but it is not specific enough. Since you are basically going to college now, there has never been a better time to lock it in!
In conclusion, you will always have a place in my heart. Keep up the good work! I will surprise-call you when I get a plane.
Looking forward to more adventures with you! (Sorry for the non-romantic phrasing.)
Love,
Nick Wei