HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

You may know him as *City* or *SlickRude*... but I know him as *Akeem* when I'm "serious", *Keem* when I'm sincere, and *Ak da Philosafa* when I need him the most. This is a 23rd birthday blog dedicated to my bestest friend in the whole wide universe, *Akeem*.

I know I call him the Big Little Brother I Never Wanted but in no way is that literal! In fact, I envy those who do call him brother. He's there when I'm happy or sad or angry or just need a hug to keep my spirits up. I swear i don't know what I did to deserve such a caring, loyal, and honest friend but I'm glad I got him! I wouldn't trade him for the world. Yes, yes, I know some may read this and think it all fluff but that's okay because at the end of the day, as *Akeem* says, "we know what it really is". I believe he's right, after some thought I believe that haters hate because they lack such a solid friendship.

How many people can say that they have a best friend who would wake up in the middle of the night, even though they had to wake up in a few hours for work, to walk them half way across the city to pick up the wallet they left at a restaurant?
I can.

How many people can say that they have a best friend who put their studies on hold to stay with them for several hours on end in the ER?
I can.

How many people can say that they have a best friend who knows what it means to struggle and face adversity until the point of a nervous breakdown, and then be there to help pick up the pieces?
I can.

How many people can say that they have a best friend who goes to such extremes as to sacrifice who they really are just to make you happy?
I can.

With that said, I thank my lucky stars for my best friend. Even though I am not perfect, I try my hardest to improve...even though I fuck up often, my apologies are heartfelt. So, this is my toast to you, dear best friend. I wish that your birthday be one of many happy memories and wonderful laughs. Happy Birthday *Akeem*.


Its *Aktober*, are you READY?