The Burrito Canvas

"As the calendar turns a page, know that it's not about the calendar, but about the page." - Nikhil, 12/31/2013

To be totally honest, I'm not too sure of what I meant when I made this post a few years ago, but if I'm interpreting myself correctly I think I have an idea. When we make the leap from one day to the next, we find ourselves turning the calendar to a blank page, similar to how a burrito begins with an blank tortilla. We fill the burrito with rice, beans, meat (carnitas ayyy), and other ingredients to make it a complete meal. Similarly, every page in the calendar gets filled with laughter, excitement, sadness, hope, and everything in between. While the pages from before have an influence on today and while the current page impacts the trajectory of every future page, the only page we have control of is today. You can't change the subpar burritos you've had before, but you can choose what today's burrito will look like. Every day is a gift, so go the extra effort to be kind to someone or tell someone you love them, in the same way that you would add spice to your burrito to enhance the burrito experience. Don't dwell on past burritos or worry about future ones, and make the choice to live in the moment, because it's not about the calendar; it's about the page. Happy New Year, friends <3