"My teacher — and hopefully, my friend"

I want to talk about my mentor — honestly, one of the most genuinely positive people I’ve ever met. He’s always ready to share something useful or give a hand when I hit a wall. Even on tough days, he somehow manages to stay upbeat and makes the whole space feel lighter just by being around.I can’t remember a single moment when he wasn’t smiling or joking. There’s this kind of warmth in him that makes it feel like I’ve known him forever, even though we’ve never met in person. We’ve talked about meeting someday, and I can’t wait for that — it just feels like meeting an old friend.