What defines a great moment? Is it a time when you learn something that makes you look at life in a different light? Is it a decision you make that enables you to live the life you want? Is it a conversation that you've waited years to have? Think about how you would define "a great moment," and then see if you can find a moment in 2011 that fits your description. This is most likely your favorite moment of the year. Tell me about it.
I find it funny that I put this prompt right after the "life-changing event" prompt, because to me, a great moment is defined by how much it changes you for the better. But now that I think about it, that's not true at all.
In all honesty, I think a great moment is when several unrelated elements collide to create an unplanned, unreproducible, completely coincidental, perfectly timed and conveniently applicable event. It's one of those things that makes you scream "what are the odds!?" while you laugh at how inconceivably serendipitous the moment was.
In the year 2011, I would have to say my favorite moment, or the greatest moment, was somewhere during the day when I found out that I was accepted into the BFA degree program at UTA. I say it was somewhere during that day, because I can't remember actually when it was. What defines this moment is the fact that I stopped, took in my surroundings, and said to myself
"I think this may very well be the best day of my entire life."
Now, people say that all the time, but up until that moment, I never really tried to put my finger on what would be considered the best day of my life. Here's why it was the best day of my entire life:
- We woke up on our own time (but early) and headed to the State Fair of Texas bright and early. We had their breakfast, walked around, ate the food, saw the stuff we wanted to see, and left before noon.
- On the way home, we stopped by school to pick up the letter congratulating me on being accepted into the BFA program. Much rejoicing did abound.
- To celebrate, we went to IHOP (my favorite restaurant) and I stuffed my face. How I was still hungry after all the Fair food I ate is beyond me.
- We headed to Grapevine to catch a flick at the AMC Fork & Screen. It was either Real Steel or Captain America. I'm not sure.
- Anyway, we got tickets way in advance, so we had time to visit the Sea Life Aquarium at Grapevine Mills. It was incredible.
- After the aquarium (and a bit of strolling and shopping), and after the movie, we headed home, plopped down on the bed and watched our recorded shows until we passed out.
So, somewhere in there, I stopped and realized that I was living what might possibly be the very best day of my entire life. And that, my friends, was my favorite moment of 2011.
