I think Jeff is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He is a wonderful friend, a sweet lover, an inspiration. I am continually awed by how hard he works at everything, from his job, to self improvement to our relationship. He sees the best in people when I'm ready to dismiss them with judgment, he sees the silver lining when all I see is the storm cloud raining on my picnic. Jeff is brave. There are things that he does, risks that he takes that I know must scare him terribly but he does them anyway without letting on how hard it is for him. He is one of the kindest humans I know. I've seen him go up to people who looked out of place at parties and make sure they were having a good time. He'll go on an ice run when there are warm sodas, he'll put your lasagna in the oven and watch over it so you can enjoy your birthday buzz, he'll clean up after a party that a friend of his girlfriend's roommate threw at their house just because he wanted to be helpful. He delights in getting things done and making people happy and he is so good at it.

Jeff is extraordinary. Sweet, sensitive, thoughtful, romantic, eager, passionate, giving, intelligent, sexy, mischievous, wonderful and full of wonder. To find a rare gem like him in a sprawling city of cynics was my unbelievably good luck. He makes me want to watch more movies, listen to the lyrics where I once zoned out to the beat, read the articles and fine print where I once flipped through looking at the pictures. He challenges me with his honesty, his integrity and his kindness and inspires me to be the best I can be, to be deserving of all this. And yet I know I must be, because I'd do the same for him.

When I first met Jeff, I didn't know what to do with him. Within a few dates those big green eyes were staring at me with love and a look of utter devotion. In the months since I have come to treasure the expressions of happiness and love that cross his beautiful face when we're together. We have already come so far together as individuals and as a couple. I can't wait for our future together.