My mom introduced us over twenty years ago. I must admit that in the beginning you didn't always hold my attention, but you were always around. While I flirted with others, you were always there when they changed or disappointed me.
When I went off to college, I found comfort in your dependability and a close friendship blossomed. We explored Boston together, going for long walks and endless evening drives. You were like a third roommate in my dorm room and I found myself finding excuses to bring you up in conversation with friends. After classes, I would turn to you to learn more about interesting topics. You always had an interesting friend for me to meet or piece of information to share. I appreciated how you would pull from both the old and the new to formulate opinions-- occasionally surprising me by reciting Shakespeare or quoting a tweet.
You expanded my horizons by enlightening me to things I like cars and science. You always find a way to engage me and explain things in a way that I can understand.
You are the first thing I think about in the morning and I fall asleep listening to you whisper in my ears each night. You encouraged my passion for politics and challenged me to see things from new and varied perspectives. Your words inspire me to dream more, learn more, do more and become more. You have made me a better person.
This year I
and I couldn't be more happy. So today, on this corny day devoted to love, I can't help but shout it from the rooftops....
I love NPR
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I look forward to a lifetime of learning, laughter and love!
NPR will you be my Valentine?
