There are only a few instance in my life when I’ve actually thought to myself, “This is perfect.”

I remember being an undergrad and it was December in New Mexico. I worked on campus, so I took a break and walked over to the book store. It was a nice 7 minute walk and I bought a Mulled Spiced Cider in honor of the weather and the season, and because I had a minor crush on the barista who was also in my Honors class. We innocently flirted for a few minutes and I left with a smile on my face. As I walked back I was enjoying the cold weather and the anticipation of snow. I had plans for the evening and I was looking forward to spending some time with my friends. Outside of the music building, there was a tuba quartet playing Christmas carols outside, which struck me as bizarre, but made me happy since I love Christmas music.

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So it’s my birthday. A day I usually make so much commotion about, that I exhaust people before it even begins. I love to tell people that when I was born even Mother Nature herself knew the world would never be the same again, so she changed the season from Summer to Fall. Since I was born on the Autumnal Equinox, I find this statement hilarious purely because it’s absolutely ludicrous. What’s even funnier are the people who think I’m serious. They stick their noses in the air and huff, “Oh she’s so full of herself. The season does not change just because of her.”

Right, like I’m actually trying to convince them. Oh darn, they’re too smart for my tricks. Guess I didn’t fool these geniuses.

Anyway, a year older but the question is…am I a year wiser? Let’s examine the evidence. (more…)