markers of time

birthdays, anniversaries, holidays.. arbitrary days on the julian calendar celebrating the passage of time.

what makes the yearly mark of time so special? and why doesn't it count if we don't celebrate such events on that specific day? david sedaris comments in one of his short stories, "asking for candy on Halloween was called trick-or-treating, but asking for candy on November first was called begging.." my friend who loaned me this book loves to have multiple birthdays throughout the year.. she has succeeded in confusing me - to this day i'm still not quite sure how old she is.

i had never been much for celebrating these occasions, but am enjoying them more and more - and learning to enjoy surprises.. it's good to remember accomplishments, reflect on where you are in life - and any excuse to celebrate - bring it on!