"These are the best days of my life..."

Ok, so I changed the words to the John Cougar Mellencamp's song just a little, but it still holds true. As I was driving around yesterday, this song came on and it made me think how much things have changed in the five years (YIKES!!) since I have graduated from UTK. It's funny how much things change from when you are younger and the things that you want that seem so important then just aren't anymore. You realize what your priorities are, and they don't always involve going out or hanging out. Sometimes they just involve your spouse, your kids, and your dogs. 

I always thought that there were certain times in my life that I would look back on and relish in the memories. And don't get me wrong, those times were great and I wouldn't replace them for anything. But I think John got it wrong. At least for me, high school was not an iconic period of my life. It was more of a bridge that helped me along the way (and held a few awkward phases, too!). College was a transitional period, where I found out who I was and just what I was made of, but once again, definitely not a chapter I necessarily would like to return to anytime soon. As for right now, I am happy. These are truly the best times of my life.