I'm pretty sure it was within the last year (or so) but @sirkickyass pretty much declared we're friends and it brought a tear to my eye. I used to hate that guy and then one day, hating someone seemed exhausting.
100% I'd buy that dude a beer.
I always appreciated your struggle and eventual blossoming into a nice, down-to-earth guy. I watched you grow before my eyes. You wanna talk about tears?
...so proud. Honestly.