Valentine's Day: A Love Letter

To My Dearest,

It’s Tuesday night and I know we don’t normally celebrate Valentine’s Day. I mean, we’ve been together so long, stupid holidays like these just seem trivial. Our love goes deeper than that. But I wanted to write you a letter. To show you my appreciation.

I’m sorry I’ve never made an honest woman out of you. You’ve stuck by my side through all these years, in sickness and in health until death do us part (and even after you red ringed me, a quick trip to Microsoft and you were back on your feet and into my loving arms). You’ve watched women come and go, you’ve collected dust while I was at my busiest and you’ve been there to reunite my closest friends in desperate times of need. Whether it’s the crack of dawn or the middle of the night, you’re always there to comfort me.

Sometimes I feel awful. You give, give give and I just take without any thanks. I wish there was something I could do to repay you for all you’ve done for me. I’ve laughed until my eyes watered, and I’ve cried until my tears wouldn’t come. I’ve thrown things, I’ve jumped for joy and I’ve even fallen asleep with you late into the night. And you never ask for anything in return.

You’ve been the biggest part of my life since I was a child. We’ve grown up together and soon we will grow old together. From the 8-bit days all the way to HD, it’s been a wild ride. Remember that time I spilled pink lemonade all over you? I was so upset, I thought you’d never talk to me again! But, the next morning there you were. Ready to take me on my next adventure through Hyrule. The memories we share I will have forever, and I look forward to making many more with you.

I can’t wait to share the rest of our lives with each other. To see what you can accomplish is going to bring up such pride in me. And when I have kids (it’s alright that I have kids, right?) they’re going to love you like I did. I’m going to show them our long past and they’ll teach me about your future. Please, treat them just like you did me. They couldn’t ask for someone better to look over them.

I feel like I’m rambling but I just can’t stop. My words cannot express my feelings for you. Love is not a deep enough word. Forever seems like nothing. A hug just won’t do us justice. I’ve learned from you. I’ve talked about you to others. There are days where I just can’t get you out of my mind. Nights where I race home from work just to spend the night with you. I know this seems silly, but I love just lying on the couch, hanging out with you. Is that weird?

I wish I could show you how much you mean to me. I could never hope to make you feel the way I do about you. Nothing makes me happier. I’ve got to go. My girlfriend awaits. But, don’t worry. I’ll be back soon. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Love--

M