Dear Varun,
It seems like it has been forever since we have had the opportunity to look at this site and write anything. Technically, you are supposed to write me next but I just wanted to write a brief post thanking you for simply being who you are. There are a million reasons I could thank you but the reason for this post is what you said after we had that dinner at your colleague’s house. I was quite impressed with the other guest, as you know, and to hear that you weren’t was actually quit moving to me. One, you are ALWAYS impressed. I’m generally the one that is more critical so the fact that you weren’t so impressed was a rarity that made me pay attention. Then to learn that the reason was because you found me more stimulating felt like the greatest compliment you could ever give me. I know you tell me nice things all the time. Most of the time I just wave them away and don’t take them seriously. But this made me actually stop and I felt the warmth that I think compliments are generally supposed to induce. In other words, it simply made me feel good, valuable, and important. So that is what I am thanking you for.
Thank you for the last year which has made me feel as though I am a flower blossoming. I feel like my ability to analyze, write, think, and be creative has all increased thanks to all my interaction with you and all your support. It is an amazing feeling not just to be loved but to have a partner that pushes you. I can actually feel my mind expanding. It is exhilarating.
I have to go to class now which is probably a good thing or else I might keep blah blah-ing on but thank you Varun. Your love means so much to me. Thank you for watering me and providing me with enough nutrition and warmth – my roots are solid, my leaves are green, and I am blossoming.
I love you,
Prea