Happy Birthday,
Jack! 🎈

We all have our differences, but if there's one day that truly matters for my friend, it would definitely be his birthday.

Another year has gone by, and yet I feel like this has been another memorable one. I wish we could have spent today together, hanging out and celebrating this moment, but unfortunately, we had to put those plans on hold once again.

Misery aside, you've been a great friend — the greatest I've ever had — and I'll probably keep saying that for as long as we're friends. Somehow, despite all my flaws and mistakes, your opinion of me has barely changed. You've always chosen understanding over judgment, and I don't think I've thanked you enough for that.

The person I met on the very first day of school is still the same person today: still genuine, still kind, still caring, and still someone I know I can count on.

Seventeen years ago today, a genius was born.

Not because you ace everything or always have the right answers (even though you do), but because of the way you think, the way you treat people, and the quiet impact you leave on everyone around you. Those are the things that make you remarkable.

I genuinely hope this year brings you everything you've been working towards — whether it's success in school, opportunities you've been waiting for, or simply more moments that make you happy. You deserve every bit of it.

Thank you for being the friend you've always been. I don't say this often, but you've made these past few years far better than they would've been without you.

Happy 17th birthday. Stay the same amazing person you've always been, and never lose the kindness that makes you who you are.

Here's to another year of memories — and hopefully, next time, we'll actually get to celebrate it together.