There are some people who enter your life and just sort of… take up space. And then there are people like you, who enter a room and somehow make the lighting better, the jokes funnier, and the vibes significantly more “top-tier.”

Happy Birthday to the woman who doesn’t just have a name that suggests brilliance—she actually lives up to it.

The One and Only “Glory”

If names were destinies, you definitely hit the jackpot. But what I love most about you isn’t just the “glory” of your big moments; it’s the way you handle the messy, everyday ones. Whether we’re navigating a total crisis or just debating where to get dinner for three hours, you bring a level of authenticity and wit that is honestly rare to find.

You have this uncanny ability to be the person I can call when I need a reality check, but also the first person I want to celebrate with when things go right. You’re the perfect balance of a grounded soul and a wild heart.

Why This Year is Yours

Knowing you recently has been a masterclass in resilience. You’ve handled challenges with a grace that most people (myself included) would have traded for a dramatic meltdown. But you? You just keep leveling up.

On this birthday, I want you to remember that:

• Your energy is infectious: You make people want to be better versions of themselves just by being around you.

• Your loyalty is unmatched: Having you in my corner feels like having a secret weapon.

• The world is better with you in it: Seriously, it’s a fact. Check the stats.

A Toast to the Future

As you blow out the candles today, my wish for you is simple: May your joy be as loud as your laugh and your year be as bright as your name. I hope this next trip around the sun brings you more adventures, fewer “adulting” headaches, and plenty of reasons to realize just how incredible you are.

Happy Birthday, Glory. Let’s make this year one for the history books.