Joanna

Heyyyy Jo!!

Happy Birthday!!!

You're officially 17 years old!!! I still can't believe it. Like gng you're almost a grandma now seriously? It feels like just yesterday we just met in 9th and now you're literally one year away from being an actual adult. It's so flippin crazy to think about!

Jokes aside, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how truly amazing you are and how lucky I am to have you as one of my closest friends. Life is honestly so much better and way more fun with you around. Thank you for always being there, for making me laugh until my stomach hurts, and for just being the absolute best version of yourself every single day (though the teasing can be a little less).

You have such a good heart, and you bring so much positivity into the lives of everyone around you. I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated! And I hope you carry yourself with the confidence in knowing that as well. You might sometimes feel like you're not enough or whatnot. But trust me that's just straight bs and you're an extremely wonderful and amazing person.

I hope tomorrow is as special, fun, and awesome as you are. Go eat all the cake you want and other food items, stay up late, treat yourself, and celebrate big because you deserve every single bit of happiness today and every day. I know 17 is going to be such an incredible year for you filled with so many cool memories, big adventures, and great moments.

I'm incredibly sorry that you won't get to spend this birthday with your appachan, but I'm sure that he's smiling and blessing you from heaven. You should spend this birthday knowing full well that he's watching over you with smiles.

Thinking of all the fun times we had with sahodaya, anchoring, programmes and just as friends, it's a little sad to know that we both only have a year left of school. But, I'm confident that we'll be able to spend it even better (and funnier) than this one.

Have the most incredible birthday ever, Joanna! I'm always there for you cheering you on, no matter what. Take care and God bless you, enjoy your day! 🎉🎂✨💖

Happy Birthday, Jo. Love you loads. Me