What makes a good memory?

What makes a good memorable occasion? Is it something life-changing? Is it spending time with people you care about? What leaves a mark on our mind that allows us to take a day and wrap it up inside our hearts? For me, every memorable occasion is different, I can remember vividly my first entry into Main Street as an adult. My subsequent entry into Adventure Land for the first time. How the jungle-like Tiki land took me to a play far away from the stress of adult life. All of that took place in my mind without human interaction. Conversely for my birthday I was surrounded by people I love, had no social apprehension, and was able to be myself and enjoy everything around me with the worries of adult life so near.

Suffice it to say I had a great birthday. I came across a marinade that I switched around a bit to reflect my tastes and soaked two tri-tip cuts for about 24 hours. I threw them on the grill along with corn and both cooked up fantastically. My parents stopped by as well as one of my brothers and his son. Ramden (Riley) was in good form.

Then there were the presents! Northern Exposure, sixth season, Metallica Death Magnetic, Two spidermens with glowing web, a new Tool kit to replace my aging one, and $50 at target (Which of the three games coming out soon will I buy?!?)

Times are hard and money is tight, but really just being around family was the best gift I could have. So what makes a good memory? I'd say good feelings, something that we need more of during such hard times.


How to make the awesome cake.