Most days of the year are unremarkable. They begin and they end with no lasting memory made in between. Most days have no impact on the course of a life, and on December 19th Kelsey believed it the latter. She woke up late for work with barely enough time to make it out the door, let alone fix her hair. Unlike most days, Cody had other plans. He knew that December 19th would be the day where he finally mustered up enough courage to ask this barista to dinner. The walk from Apple to Kelsey's Starbucks was a mere 1,000 feet, but that parking lot felt like wandering the desert. Nearly turning back twice Cody pressed on through the asphalt wilderness, rehearsing over and over what he would say. As he reached the door everything became clear as he looked through the glass at Kelsey behind the bar. With a deep breath, He stepped inside. “The usual?", she asks with a smile that was completely unjustified due to the lack of sleep. "Sure", he said as he walked up to the register. Cody paid, Kelsey disappeared behind the bar to make his drink. The moment was perfect. The lobby unseasonably empty for a late December morning at the mall. Kelsey's coworker had vanished into the back. If Cody didn't ask her now, he wouldn't get another opportunity like this anytime soon. "I was wondering, if you wanted to hang out with me sometime?”, asked Cody. Foolishly knowing that his parking lot rehearsals meant nothing now. Kelsey's head snapped up and caught Cody's gaze. A small grin on his face. "Sure", she said with confusion in her voice. She gave Cody her number. "I'll call you!" said Cody excitedly as he hurried out of the store. They went on their first date, and spent everyday together for weeks. They became inseparable. Most days of the year are unremarkable. They begin and they end with no lasting memory made in between. Most days have no impact on the course of a life. December 19th was the foundation for memories that will last a lifetime.