I would have invited you...

...but I skipped my birthday this year. You know, given the Gretchen meets Capeside allegory that is my life, I figured it was best to let this one slide. Lay low. Stick to the shade. Wait for Joey and Dawson to quit throwing down and attack when I'm closer to 30. I assure you, it had nothing to do with avoidance. Or denial. Simply the fact that I may just be too old for party hats and streamers. What fun are they when you can never find the colors you want, anyway?

--by Estrellas, Between sleep and dreams, 04/22/2006