There is a line from one of the episodes of ted lasso where they are having a meeting for the (literally waiting for you to text me the name of their alliance because I can’t remember)…it was in my ted lasso one-liners note.

THE DIAMOND DOGS. anyways, Leslie says,

It got me thinking how hectic this year has been for the both of us, but we’ve always met at the eye of the storm.

You make life and everything worth it.

Im so proud of you carldario, 2021 has dealt you the most insane hand and you have made it seem like it was nothing, like “it is what it is” even when the odds kept stacking against you and you felt like you couldnt catch a break. The amount of disappointment and pain youve experienced this year would have anyone else in fetal position but youve made it look so easy and simple to people who dont understand or care to. So before the year is over, I just want you to know that it never went unnoticed. I know how much youve been through and i know how tough some of these moments have been, and how even though you said you were fine i know that you were on the verge. Just know that you can lean on me baby, that when youre not at your best ill be there in whatever capacity you need me at.

i love you. since ‘13

thank you, 

for allowing me to feel every single thing i needed to without judgement when it felt like my world was falling apart

for being there for all my favorite moments and memories

for so many first times

for listening to me rant about taylor and supporting my weirdness

for sitting on the couch with me 

for introducing me to the best music and ted lasso

for all the incredible, scandalous, fun, mind blowing, soul defying sex

for allowing me to be me

for being the optimism i needed when i was doubting myself

for encouraging me to be alone and figure out who i am

for making me laugh more times than i can count

for having those hard discussions with me when i didn’t know how to navigate them

for trusting me with the deepest parts of your soul and the most vulnerable thoughts and feelings

for the unexpected flowers, planned and impromptu dates, and long car rides where the silence just solidifies the bond that we have beyond the physical and emotional

for always making time for me, and making me feel so special in every aspect

for taking care of my heart

for letting me in

for being my best friend.

for being my home.

thank you for being you carldario. you have been the constant smile throughout this year, and even when we were going through everything i always knew that we could get through it, because i want to get through it, with you.

i couldn’t have come out the other end of this year, this strong without your words, your kisses, your encouragement, your support, and your love

i’m so excited to see the growth in both of us individually and together in 2022. i know that no matter what we got this mi amor

thank you for the happiest and most authentic moments, and an amazing year.

‘22 is our year baby.