April 19

Today is April 19. April 19, 2023. Now, let me tell you about the mind tangent I went through about this date.

Six years ago, April 19 was to me what I’m assuming it is to a good chunk of people in this world, just another day, another date, the simple answer to the question: wait what day is it today? Today, however, and for the past five years, April 19 is more than just a date.

It now takes up ink from my pens, when I mark it on my planner. It takes gb on my phone as it sits on my reminders, on my calendar app. It takes, automatically, memory cells in my brain (if those are even a thing). It takes energy when my muscles form a smile on my face every time I think of it.

April 19. It takes, takes, takes. Oh but if only you knew how much it also gives.

It bings me good mems. It gives me joy. It gives me smiles. It truly makes my heart feel so full and warm (as corny as it sounds).

I went on a mind tangent about today, like I said, and in that good ol’ tangent my mind started spiraling about dates. Isn’t it wonderfully amazing how a date can go from being just another day to being A day? Your own special, personally chosen holiday designated to celebrate whatever it may be. It’s kind of crazy (in the best way) how in literal seconds something that may have seemed so minimal and just another part of the general life experience can turn into a big part of YOUR life experience. That’s what April 19 is to me (and to a significant amount of other people, I can assure you that). Because this date that automatically gets one of my planner stickers is not even fully mine, I just like to partly claim and share it.

April 19 makes me think of the color pink, especially baby pink. April 19 makes me think about the best laugh attacks, the kind that definitely help you get abs. April 19 makes me think of animals, solely because they should not even be coming to mind. April 19 makes me think of faith, when I don't ever ponder on it (like ever really). April 19 makes me think of Ulta and makes me feel like a MUA. April 19 makes me think about rice. About sesame chicken, and random rides in the car at night. April 19 makes me think about this very specific ring sold at my university’s co-op store. April 19 makes me think about Taylor Swift, and I don’t EVER else think about her. April 19 makes me think about blankets and sweaters. It makes me think about corny rom-coms and movie marathons in my senior year apartment living room. April 19 makes me think (and CRAVE) cheesecake factory, tres leches cake, and cinnamons rolls. It makes me think about dorm sleepovers. It makes me think about dancing. About pictures on the wall. It makes me think about writing a song. It makes me think about the first time I wore cowboy boots. My first football game. About Wendy’s and seasoned fries. It makes me think about study nights (but those when you don’t actually focus at all). It makes me think about naps. About a specific lamb. It makes me think about Pinterest boards. And brunch. And those chips called pop corners as well as plantain chips. And secret instagram accounts. And doctors, yeti cups, and compression socks.

I makes me think about hugging pics.

One of my personal holidays is April 19, because it makes me think about the sister I never had but finally got.

April 19 is my best friend’s birthday. And even if we’re now over 4 hours and hundreds of miles away, I still get to experience celebrating her today.

Happy birthday, I love you<3