While I usually don't get so personal on here as to discuss my age, I recently turned 27 and as people often do have been thinking about the subject. I actually feel pleasantly young, despite so many friends I grew up with begrudgingly accepting "growing up". Not everyone has fallen prey to this mentality, but as it consumes more of my generation every year, I hold on to these youthful feelings and find inspiration in many artists and performers who truly defined their careers older than I am now. I also remind myself I don't need this inspiration because I do legitimately feel young. I am undoubtedly not going to be a Cobain, Hendrix, or any other who dramatically exited the stage at 27 having produced a legendary body of work. My current achievements are modest, though hopefully at least mildly remarkable for an individual talent. But I truly believe my best works are to come, and the re-ignition of my youthful spirit is pushing me to be more active in all aspects of my life, the important parts of which should be manifested through Dorian Green and the Golden Braid.