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November 25: Month

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January 25: Month month month

February 25: Month month month month

March 25: Month month month month month

April 25: Month month month month month month

Besides giving me the ability to type “month” faster than anyone this side of the Mason-Dixon, the above points out that today is the six-month anniversary of my and my boyfriend’s relationship. 

(Sidenote: Month month month month month month month month month [a.k.a. July 25] will double as my birthday!  Proper celebration is to be had.)

Cooking our anniversary dinner: Tilapia and pesto pasta
IN TEAM TEAMO SHIRT

However excited most girls are at six months, I probably have them beat.  Matt (he has a name!) is one of the most amazing people I have met and I am constantly amazed that he enjoys me so much.  Every day, I am better because of him; I want to be better.  I thank God for him, his presence, his humor, his care, his everything.  

I was going to make a list of why he is so amazing, but:

1. That would be disgusting
2. I would be writing for a long time, and I need to get to Music Fest
3. It would be disgusting

So, in short, I'll make a list of how he could be more amazing:

1.    
2. *cricket chirping*

His present to me: First verse of our song written on a frame with pictures corresponding to the lyrics.
D'aaaaw

This six month anniversary was one of our first milestones (the first one being his realizing my lack of  football knowledge.  That was a big one to get over.), and I smile thinking of all the ones to come.  

This is a Test

While "This is a Test" is the title of my first blog post (have to make sure me and the layout gel), it wouldn't hurt if it could be the title of a few months, years, lifetime of life.

The wispful comment made under the breath of adults wanting better for their past selves that would somehow transfuse into a more fulfilling present for themselves: "If I knew then what I know now..."

Things would be different. Things could be better. I wouldn't be sitting here thinking of the times I made a fool of myself, the things I didn't take seriously enough, and the opportunities I let slip by because I just didn't know.

What if you could knew what you know?

What if you understood the virtue of sharing as a child? the wisdom of parents' chiding? the power of knowledge retention as a student? the importance of being honest with those around you?

Everybody makes mistakes. Typically, we learn from them (albeit some more quickly than others -- and some just don't learn at all) and move on, putting another chalk mark under "Young and Stupid" or, in shorthand, "Experience."

But I don't think anyone really enjoys making mistakes. No matter how laid back or karma-ridden your philosophy is, there's that twinge everyone gets when they realize there was a better way.

So how about a round two after the "this is a test" round?

A round with minimal "shoulda coulda"s.

A round where "I can't wait" turns into "You know what? I'm enjoying this moment right here."

A round where you keenly appreciate the little things.

Would you do it? If you did, what would be different -- then and now?

Think this: Since reincarnation is still being debated, maybe it's not too late.