32 things

So today is John's birthday, but we had a little fight the other day and I wasn't sure I was going to do anything for him. He hates his birthday and his family doesn't have a huge family party for every birthday like we do in my family. Anyway, birthdays and holidays and gift giving are always kind of a sensitive subject between me and him, so this year I told him all he was getting was my love, and that he was pretty lucky to be getting that. So yes, we made up after our fight and I think things will be fine, like they always are (we have had maybe 3 fights in the nearly 5 years I have known him, besides the "big" fight that led us to not speaking for a few months...but I digress).

Anyway, I did this for him last year when we had just been "dating" for a month or so and I was working on focusing on the things I appreciate about him. So this year, in the spirit of forgiveness, I am doing it again, but this time for all the blogging world to read. For those of you who actually know John and our history, maybe it will help you understand why he is in my life, why he is my best friend, and why I will probably always give him a second chance to make things better. I guess I just have a forgiving heart.

32 things I love and appreciate about John on his 32nd birthday (in no particular order):

I love and appreciate...

1. the way he can always make me laugh
2. how he can sense my mood without me saying anything
3. that he gets me a breakfast burrito when I'm too busy at work to leave
4. that he feeds my cats when I am gone for the weekend...even without me asking
5. how he "gets" me like nobody else does
6. that we can talk about anything, no subject is off limits
7. that he always tries to be honest with me...even if it's not what I want to hear
8. when he lets me borrow his truck whenever I ask
9. he takes the time to explain things (like with computers) when I don't understand
10. he is always so enthusiastic when he tells me about a new project he is working on
11. he helps me move..and I move a lot...one time even to CA (he had to drive home alone)
12. he knows the right things to say to encourage me...and knows when not to say anything at all
13. he is so cute with his nieces and nephews and his family is important to him
14. that he brought me some bling bling from his last trip (to D.C. and I was so jealous)
15. he encourages me to achieve my goals
16. he is passionate
17. he is so smart and I learn so much from him
18. he's not afraid to admit his weaknesses
19. he is the best cuddler ever. the best.
20. he is very patient with me
21. he puts up with my cheesiness
22. he always fixes my computer
23. he is driven and wants to be successful
24. he is a fraternity man and a great leader
25. he isn't afraid to be himself, no matter what other people think
26. he appreciates the simple things in life
27. he looks hot in shorts and flip-flops
28. he is shy about holding hand in public
29. but he is sweet and affectionate at random moments
30. he brings out the best in me
31. he plays with my cats when I sometimes just don't have the energy
32. he is a constant support in my sometimes spontaneous and unpredictable life

Happy birthday baby!

Last summer...in all our cheesiness :-)