ALT Happy birthday to one of the most precious souls life has ever brought into mine, Jerald. These past three years have given me more than memories; they have given me someone I can call home, a partner in countless little things, and a sibling my blood never introduced me to. You have become such a meaningful part of my life that imagining these years without you feels almost impossible. I hope life returns to you all the kindness you have given, and that this new chapter brings you the happiness, peace, and love you deserve. Never forget that you are cherished, even on the days you struggle to see your own worth. No matter where life takes us, I will always be grateful that our paths crossed and that, among all the people in this world, I got to know you. Thank you for being my kind of family, a bond built not by blood, but by time, trust, and a thousand little reasons to stay. If I could choose my people in every lifetime, I would still choose you. Always.

ALT Happy birthday, bro Red. Genuinely glad life brought us into each other’s orbit. It hasn’t been that long, but you’re the kind of person who makes getting to know someone feel easy and worthwhile. I respect the way you always find a reason to keep pushing forward, even when things don’t go your way. I hope this new chapter gives you more reasons to be proud of yourself, more wins to celebrate, and fewer battles you have to fight alone. You deserve the kind of happiness that doesn’t have to be chased and the kind of peace that lets you breathe a little easier. keep being yourself, keep showing up for what matters, and never underestimate how much your presence can mean to the people around you. Glad to have met you, man, and even gladder that we crossed paths. Here’s to more good conversations, better days, and a friendship worth keeping around. Eishing you nothing but good things ahead, bro. You deserve them.