22 Things About The Boy Who Turned 22

Last Sunday was Amir's birthday. He turned twenty two.  So since he turned twenty two, I'm going to list twenty two things about Amir, seen through my eyes.

1. I've known this boy ever since we were thirteen, and we became close when we were sixteen. If anyone were to asked whether the both of us would expect ending up together at that age - both of us would immediately answer, "no".
2. When I was in Form One, a classmate of mine told me about this "handsome" boy who was in 1 Inovative. So one day, since we were both bored, we walked around our school block. We passed by 1 Inovative and she was pointing to the so-called "handsome" boy. It was Amir - and at that time, I was disappointed.
3. It was because at that time he wasn't my type ok (!!) I never found Amir attractive. In fact, I never fell in love with his face - like most kids in school. I only found him to be handsome once I started dating him. Honest here. Some of my friends used to catch glances at him in school and I'd always be wondering.. why.
4. Amir makes the lamest jokes, and he says "cey" after each of his joke expecting people to laugh. However, you can know whether or not your joke is really funny/mediocre based on his laugh. If he laughs in a high pitched tone which suddenly ends with him trying to catch his breath while covering his mouth (usually with a fist), then ma man, your joke was one heck of a funny joke. 
5. He's really good in playing football and futsal. He'll tell you he isn't. But he really is good at it.
6. Bring a cockroach near him, and its equivalent to a near death experience. Once, Pau, Amir and I were walking to a restaurant when a cockroach appeared out of nowhere. The both of them started screaming and pushing me to the middle of the road - I could have died. Don't get me started with flying cockroaches.
7. Amir's favourite radio station is Sinar FM. When you ride his car, it's the only radio station he allows you to listen. Touch the control and he'd change it back to Sinar FM. Regardless of advertisements and long chatty DJ's. 
8. He used to run in high school too. However, during his last Sport's Day, I don't know what the hell happened to him (either he almost fainted or he sprained his ankle), he had to be carried out of the track using a stretcher. 
9. And the fact that he is family oriented. He always, always puts his family first. I think this is trait I like most about him. Yup.
10. He is one of the most humble people I know. He always reminds me to be wise when it comes to spending habits and to only buy when necessary. 
11. Which brings to fact number eight: he is a cheapskate, which is the direct opposite of what I am. He only spends lavishly once a year. And he'll use that item, for one whole year - or until it can't be used, lol. 
12. He is annoyed with my Pinoy obsession. For eg: a few minutes ago, I threw a tantrum at him because he said my favourite pinoy wasn't pretty enough for his liking.
13. But he always knows how to make me laugh. Because after I ended the Facetime call, he repeatedly called me until I picked up. Everytime I did, he kept repeating "Kilig ako" (Kilig is a term used when you feel lovey dovey - yes, in tagalog).
14. One time, I was hungry and Amir sneaked out his parent's car just to bring me out to eat. He got scolded for that - but I was happy, because damn that Nasi Goreng USA was good. 
15. Speaking of food, who needs McDelivery when you have Amir. Regardless of the time, 10PM to 2AM, whenever he's out and I am hungry, he would usually make the effort to send me food. Which is love... food is love.
16. Amir's favourite sushi is Inari. He also likes Salmon Sashimi. He started discovering the beauty of Japanese cuisine when we became best-friends. Now, I'm slowly influencing the little ones in his family to love Japanese cuisine too - Keisya, is adapting well with my new ideology, lol.
17. He likes to complain about my driving. But it's okay, because I like it when he drives. So I don't have to hear him nag. 
18. He likes to steal my pink Pilot mechanical pencils in school and claim it to be his. I stopped buying pink ones after he stole two of mine. 
19. When we were in Form Four, he sat behind me during exams. We were placed by the window which was the best place since teachers never really cared about those who sat at the front by the window. He'd kick my chair for answers and we'd have signal codes for objective questions. For subjective, I'd write answers on an eraser and pass it to him - patut la SPM tak berkat langsung, hahaha.
20. He's good at snooker/pool too (!!) However, I'd always scold him whenever I'm busy blabbing to him on Skype and I'd see the reflection of his laptop screen showing YouTube videos of people playing the sport. I used to not understand the hype, until one night in Bristol, Amir brought Ajim, Syaz and I to a sport's bar to play. I kinda understand why the game is addictive now, huu.
21. He knows how to read and speak Korean. But let's not delve into that topic shall we. My head might be chopped off tomorrow if we did. 
22. Honestly, fact number twenty two: He is honestly the best person to ever come into my life. The many lessons we've gone through together; good or bad, I'm always certain that at the end of the day, he'll be there. And it's the most comfortable feeling, ever. 

One negative factor about being in a long distance relationship is being unable to spend special occasions physically together - and honestly, being seeing him, face to face, is the thing I miss most. Last year, I managed to collaborate with his family and friends to send him a huge care package. I asked a friend of mine in the UK to help surprise him with it, but to do that again this year would be costly and he strongly rejected the idea. So I guess I'll just wait for him to come back.. before we celebrate.. or do anything.. cause honestly, so many birthdays spent together, my brain is slowing down of ideas on what to do, leuls.

Always, always, anticipating the days till he comes back and some nights, missing his annoying face can be worse than others. Hopefully, this is the last year we celebrate any special occasion miles apart. Lots and lots of love. Happy birthday, bie ♡.