Dear Em,
It’s been an odd year. The world seems to be burning; literally and metaphorically. There’s been frustration, anger, and sadness, but also moments of happiness for both of us.
For the first time in what feels like forever, I’ve also found myself at peace. I hope you did too. A big part of that certainly comes from having you here. You’ve been my unwavering rock, my anchor, my most trusted friend, and my partner in all adventures. For all of that, thank you.
Time is a strange thing. People have different perceptions of time. To few, time is solid, continuously moving forward in a predefined path; like a train bound to its tracks. To me, it’s more like a river, flowing in a definite direction, but with a certain fluidity, bending, and shaping as it inevitably journeys to the deep sea. Each year, we gain momentum from its current, moving a little faster, flinging ourselves a little further. And that might just be the reason why we find time passing by faster with each year we grow older.
That thought is terrifying; but also exciting. With each push forward, we tread further into a future full of possibilities. We gradually learn how to navigate and to sail the boat on the passage of time. Adulthood is hard, but we’ll figure it out. Of that, I have no doubt.
We’ve been on the same boat in 2024. Let’s sail this boat further together in many more years to come.
Thank you for being here with me, for your unconditional love, and for being the incredible person you are.
With all my love,
Anh