Dear Geu,

I may not know you all that well or that long, but I know that it has been a difficult year for you. I cannot sit here and tell you that next year will be all sunshine and rainbows, but I can tell you something that has kept me alive. While the world might seem occasionally dark and lonely, there is always more to it. All you can do is embrace it with all its malice and glory. Ride the highs when you’re up and enjoy every moment you can. Celebrate the little things, run in the rain, bask in the sunlight. Hold on to whatever brings you joy.

And when the lows come, as they inevitably will, remember this: you never have to face them alone. The weight of grief and sorrow can feel unbearable, but there are always hands waiting to catch you, shoulders you can lean on, people who will stand next to you in your quiet storms. If you meet the world with kindness, as I know you do, kindness will follow.

And when it feels like too much to bear, embrace the absurdity of it all. Let yourself be surprised by the strange, beautiful ways the universe tries to torment you. Dance with the uncertainty, lean into the chaos, and find delight in the unexpected. Trust that even in the confusion, there’s something worthwhile waiting to be discovered. There will always be sparks of wonder in the absurd and fleeting moments of grace that remind you just how astonishing life can be.

My wish for you, my dear Geu, is this: may you find love in every corner of your life. Love in laughter, love in solitude. Love in silences and in uproarious chaos. Let it fill the spaces that feel empty and soften the ones that feel hard. May you always have someone to remind you that you’re seen, that you’re valued, that you’re loved.

With love and affection,

TSW