My Man in Black

It's been a long while since I wrote you a letter, and I know this is the first time that I'll ever do so in public. So much has been going on between us. Until the past few days we haven't really been in touch for give or take three weeks. We've both been immersed in our own lives and our own worries, but right now I just want to take the time to celebrate what we have.

Ours is a quirky story. It's a story I've told so many people already. We may not have the most tear-jerking or earth-shaking love story, but it will always be my favorite. What has always amazed me is that I still have you, after all these long years. I can no longer count all the times we've spent together, all the emotions I've shared with you. When I look back at my life story, I would be pleased to know that you aren't merely a chapter that ended. To me, you're the bookmark that follows every turn of the page. 

I know I'm not perfect, and sometimes I can be so hard to calculate. Your patience has always been exceptional. I can't imagine how you take in all those hours of commuting to UP Manila just to see me, all those arguments when you waited for me to calm down, all those phone calls that you had to endure my endless yapping. The best part is that you manage to do this with those calm, handsome features. 

I remember you telling me that I inspire you to be a better man. I was so touched by that statement. It's the best compliment I've ever received. You've already grown so amazing the way you are, and I know I should be excited for even more. You are a wonder to see when you're happy. I'll never get enough of that full, bright smile on your face. 

In the years to come, I'll always be blessed by the gift of your love. I pray that we grow even more in love and emanate that blessing to others. You mean so much to me, and I want to be there for you the same way you've been for me. I thought I could make a really long post of everything I had to say to you, but as always, you leave me lost for words. As much as I'd like to drone on, I understand it would never be enough. Yet, I know somehow that you know what I mean. The only thing I need more to say is that I love you. You make me look forward to tomorrow and at the same time rejoice in the memories of yesterday. For now, I know that your hands  will be busy at work, but I'll have you know that I'll be anticipating the day I see you. That day, I'll hold those hands once more. :)