All the way out here.

All the way out here on the world wide web, I'm wishing a very special woman a very happy 22nd.

This fabulous woman has made such an impact on my life.

I'm not sure if this young woman really knows the mark she's left on my life. Every time I sit down to enjoy a new dish of any sort, whether in Canada or not, she's there. She's not there in the physical sense, but my dear friend is there in the figurative sense.

She's taught me how to appreciate flavours and to appreciate the conversation that can accompany these flavours.

Albeit a European flavour.

My dear birthday girl has had such an immense affect on my life over these last years of close friendship. It will take many more years to revel in all of the ways she's made an impact on my life.

I am just so thankful to have such a dear friend in my life.

Put simply:

I love you Gi-Gi.

Happy Birthday.