16 years ago, I was a young, impulsive, foolish man.  Somehow, despite being so young, and so impulsive, and so foolish, I did the best thing I’ve ever done.  16 years ago, I decided to throw my lot in with this awesome woman who was pretty and charming, witty and funny, smarter than anyone I’d met, and somehow found me to be worthy of spending time with.  I’m still not sure how I swung that deal, but I’m pretty happy about it.

In one sense, having the best thing you’ve ever done occur so early in your life might seem a bit anti-climactic.  I mean, isn’t it going to be all downhill from there?  Quite the contrary, I have led the most fortunate of existences since then, and it all traces back to 16 years ago today.  I’ve had the unmitigated pleasure of spending the last 16 years with my best friend, a great advisor, a rapier wit, my good luck charm, and the most beautiful person I know.

Pretty sweet deal, huh?

So, yeah, the best thing I ever did happened 16 years ago today, and that’s just fine by me.

Happy day, sweetie!

(BTW, I’m still impulsive and foolish.  Never give up those things.)