open letter to rowyn on her birthday (because she likes them)

[falcongrrl]

Dear rowyn,

I'm so glad we're friends. Your ability to shape your own destiny inspires me. If you want to learn something or do something, you find a way to make it happen. If you like someone, you show them. You live and love on your own terms.

When I'm around you, it always seems that you're genuinely happy to be sharing your time with me. I feel girlish and free, unencumbered by roles or tradition. I feel encouraged to be my whole self. (Okay, maybe not when I have the stomach flu. But the other times.)

I've seen koogrr light up in your presence, seen my friend at his happiest and best with you. I appreciate the joy that you've brought into his life as well as the ways you've expanded his worldview. I think he's a better person for being in relationship with you.

I love watching you dance, seeing both the technical skill and free spirit within each of your movements, your quiet confidence in your body.

I appreciate your honesty. You share your opinions freely, but you don't get angry if someone disagrees with your point of view (at least, not that I've seen.) You're also quick to share your knowledge and insight in order to benefit others. You don't need to pretend to be something you're not; you seem altogether comfortable just being yourself.

You're a woman I'm proud to know, and I admire you in more ways than I can express.

Happy birthday!

Comments

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

That's very sweet, and I agree with all of it. yay rowyn!

[rowyn]

Awww. <3 This is an awesome present!

Thank you! You know I feel much closer to you than the few times I've actually gotten to see you in person would really support. :) Thanks for being my friend. *hug*

[tuftears.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Happy Birthday! };)