HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRETTY GIRL!! You’re 17 now :) It is genuinely amazing to me to see the beautiful and amazing girl you have become. You’ve genuinely grown up so much that just the number “17” is not able to pinpoint that amount alone. You’ll never cease to amaze me with how much of a great person you actually are. No matter what, you have always been there to show not just me, but everyone around you kindness and love. You have always been a source of love, happiness and comfort.

Not one day have I ever been bored of talking to you. You’ve gone through the world, and yet you’re still here, waiting to tell me about your day and every single moment I cannot wait for that. You have borne the weight of the world on your back, yet you still stayed. You grew into this absolutely beautiful being that won't replace the biggest part of many’s hearts. This is a cringy ass quote, but I wanted to write this here because I really want you to know your worth. You could have the best lookalike for a fake bill, but it would not work for a vending machine unless you have a real bill. Well, in Singapore at least. I'm that vending machine and you're the real bill baby. Because right through you I can tell that you are the most genuine and perfect person I have met. Nothing can ever replace you. Nothing will.

Don't just let this day define you. You have so many more days, months and years ahead of you. You are an amazing person, so great that everyday should be a celebration just for you. I mean it. You mean the world to me. You mean so much to me, and I would not want anyone else to ever be that. Cherish this day with everything you can, and Happy 17 Baby :) Here's to many years ahead with happiness and love ♥️