Happy birthday, brother!
A few years ago (we’re closing in on almost 8 years if my memory serves me right) I met an amazing young man, who was working in his PhD under the same supervisor that I was working on (although we completed our PhDs in different universities). Even though we were born and raised in different countries, our upbringing was pretty similar. Our parents (both his and mine) are amazingly loving, very warm-hearted, caring and supportive.
A wonderful twist of fate brough him to Vancouver and he’s lived here for some time now. We share a lot of the same musical tastes, a love for good food, a really strong sense of loyalty and friendship and a knack for very similar research goals. Not surprisingly, we are interested in research problems that are not only challenging but also relevant to society at large. Today, Earth Day, is coincidentally his birthday. Interestingly enough (and given that the Earth is a global system) our research is focused on issues that are complementary (he is an expert in energy and I am a specialist in water issues).
Our friendship has strengthened through the years and has solidified to the point where I call him now my brother in soul. He has been my rock when I’ve needed him, he’s called me on when I’ve made a mistake and provided comfort and support when I’ve been down. He has celebrated my triumphs and consoled me when I’ve failed. And he never lets me get away with any faulty logic. Our families are now close as well (my Mom and my brother who have met him absolutely adore him) and have even met each other.
On this day, and every day, I just want to tell you, my dear brother in soul, how glad I am to have you in my life, how proud and honored I am of being your friend, how happy I am that you have found a soulmate in CS and how excited I am to be an uncle later this year. You are a gem, and I am very, very lucky to have you in my life. Love you lots.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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