Dear Casey,

i hope this open letter brings a smile to your face, as i sit here, i am overwhelmed with the gratitude i feel towards our friendship with have created over the past 5 years, you have been there for me always, as if you were onlinne mother and providing support for me that i cherish so deeply and am very thankful for

our inside jokes and shared moments, experiences, etc have truly been the highlight of my life, they are reminders of the bond that we've created over the time we've been friends for, they remind me of the tears and laughs we've had together and reminds me of how much time we've spent together,, i still remember the time we connected, purely by chance seemingly xD, when i still used to use facebook and my fb acc got hacked, at the time i was in some lgbt support group and i wanted to add one person from that group, i guess i must've mixed you up with someone from that group and added you instead xDDD, well, little did i know that this would blossom into a such a beautiful and meaningful relationship xD

i remember one other thing related to facebook, when u helped me to create a fake straight-looking facebook account xD, because my mother kept on incisting on getting my social media and stuff, i remember u helping me set up a password on every app so if she tries to take my phone again and look through it she couldn't do shit xD, you helped me to express myself authentically without any fear of repercussions, you have such an incredible character and a generous heart and i dont think i will ever be able to repay for you for such noble acts

as time passes, i realize how much you have impacted my life and,, not only have you been an emotional pillar, but you've also helped me understand and see the world of adulthood, for example i remember the time when i was confused about taxes and u explained it to me xDD, never have i thought i'd be sitting and asking people about 'what are taxes like actually xD', your wisdom has become invaluable to me, its kinda sweet but bitter, bittersweet i think would b the best word to describe it abt how i feel abt u getting older, its nice that you're growing and developing an independent life and going off studying in another country, but the thought of never being able to meet you fills me with regret and sadness, i hope i get to meet you before you move, i remember the time when i felt bad abt meeting u on easter, that honestly is one of my top regrets because hjfewhewfihwiuehf xD, but i very much do cherish moments we've spent together no matter the distance

ive recently noticed that i havent expressed my love for you as i should have, recalling our conversations,, while i think you understand how much i appriciate you and how much i cherish you and all that, i think i should be more explicit with my platonic towards you, this is why i begun saying words 'i love you' more, as i can't show it much by actions, i wish we lived closer to one another to see one another more frequently, so i could express my love in other ways, but for now i'm basically left with words, and that's what i'm trying to do, your presence in my life is a gift and i am eternally grateful to be a part of yours <3

thank you for being an amazing friend that you are, your support, understanding and guidance have made a profound impact on me,, whether we're laughing or having heart-to-heart conversations, every moment with you is a treasure, i am honored to call you my best friend

with all my love and gratitude and everything there is,

ari

2023/12/02