A pre-birthday ode

Not much exciting has been going on, at least not much worth writing about. I could do a play by play about how there is very little packing going on around here and a lot of me sort of staring at boxes and staring at stuff, but little of me putting stuff in said boxes. However, this is a special week as Josh turns 31 on Saturday. 31, unlike 30 lacks any type of specialness or milestone.

But, because it's him, to me, makes it a day worth celebrating. Or any day for that matter. I don't talk about our relationship a lot on blogs, because its kind of weird to write "oh! by the way, I love Josh" or if I go any further I would get soft and warm and would possibly melt. It's been almost seven years since we met and I have to say its been a very interesting ride. Not one without bumps or with total perfection with songbirds fluttering consistently in the background. But, I have to say that because he is in my life I consider myself in the category of those that get really lucky.

There is a specialness and tenderness about him that I've never seen in another human being. He's always rooting for the underdog and even though I give him a hard time about it, will always push you to think again, take a second look and really see whats happening to change your perspective. Josh really cares for people, genuinely, there is no falsehood behind his intentions. You know that quote, the one about the real measure of a person is how they treat those who can benefit them in no way? Thats Josh.

I've seen him dispose a lot money to countless beggars and performers here in NY, without any regard at all to how it makes him look. He doesn't even consider those things. He doesn't care what their story is, but its likely, the more sad the story, the more money he gives. He even sponsors a little girl in India, but never tells people about it in a proud or boasting way, or at all. Me, I would tell everyone, and then question them for not considering doing the same. I'm working on that!

With him the old saying is true: when you know, you know. Its just right. Thank you Josh for bringing out the best parts of me, and for constantly believing in my abilities and seeing my potential when my eyes are closed. Thank you for your constant support and admiration. And thank you for being you, unlike anyone else.

Happy Birthday, I love you very much.