This document is a birthday message from Monica to someone named Edison expressing gratitude for their friendship. Monica thanks Edison for their support over many years, including listening without judgment, helping her process feelings, sharing hobbies and languages, and encouraging her personal growth. Monica says Edison has had a profound positive impact and their time together multiplies her happiness. She hopes they can maintain their special friendship in the future.

1. It’s Somebody’s BirthdayI won’t say who’sBut I think you know them very well

2. I suspect you’re aware of it, but you’ve had a stunning impact on the woman I’m still developing into. I would be a much different lass (and a less interesting one) had we not become so close. You take countless hours out of your days to do things I want to do. I appreciate that tremendously; all the time, every time.Always being a strong voice of reason when I can’t cope, yet also being an affectionate oneStanding up for me even when I’m largely at faultAllowing me to verbally process my feelings, helping me organize them coherentlyThank You

3. Hugs & head rests. Yours are easily the best.For laughing when I try to be funny, even if I’m notYour photos make me look better, my dearFoods: this is either the bane or the foundation of Edison-Monica Time Computer Skillz: how else would I know the difference between hard drive types?Entertaining zany ideas: I’m so glad we can dreamReminding me things are mostly okay when I worry too much, calming meFor being honest with me, for being my confidanteSimply being there for meDanke, my Dear

4. Time spent with you multiplies my happiness exponentially

5. Exhibit 1: Back in th’ DaySee? Multiplied Happiness.

6. Exhibit 2: Getting to Know YouIs this thing on?

7. Exhibit 3: Promenade & Parking Spot Competitions

8. Edison (n.) A person greater than the sum of their parts, despite how much meaning is attributed to each.

9. Imagination beyond what I can fathomFitting things into other things expertlyInspiring me to improve in dance!! Huge influencePracticing ehspanish with me, among other languagesExposing me to new ideasEncouraging me to ‘get up on stage,’ in more than one senseRemembering things that are important to meAppreciating small pieces of wonder: sunsets, stars, resident bebesWhy You Are Wunderbar

10. Exhibit 4: MilestonesYou helped me get there!

11. Thank you for being you, my Dear. Quite possibly the bestest best friend I’ve had the honor to journey with, ever. You are an incredible person in my life, and I respect you tremendously. Although we’ve had rough patches, I wouldn’t trade a moment of it for the world.Life may take us in different directions, but I hope we can maintain our special friendship in the future.I love you. Always. -MonicaBut Most of All