Yesterday was my 24th birthday and with the ushering of 12(2), 8(3), 6(4), came a sense of urgency. This urgency, in a truly dualistic fashion, was coupled with a sense of calm and understanding of the importance of this cross roads in my life. In the past, I have celebrated my birthday with large groups of friends and family. We would embark on elaborately planned adventures, or merely gather in large groups. While the importance of these types of birthday celebrations was evident in my past, the need for such opulence seems to have escaped me. I spent yesterday reading, biking, running, and cogitating, all very solitary pursuits. The joy I