To conclude our birthday month of March madness, one occurs today that is near and dear to my heart. For you see, today was the day I was introduced to the most lovable pain in my neck, Jess. I guess its only appropriate that she was born in the wake of the worst nuclear disaster to ever take place on U.S. soil, considering the way things have played out. To say I was precocious as a child would be an understatement. But she went along for the ride, every time. She’s been my best companion, and friend, the majority of my life, and for that I am eternally grateful and blessed.

I just hope someday she’ll forgive me for making mom do her hair up in Princess Leia buns for our family portrait, when she was two.

Happy birthday, sis. I love you.