A short time ago I came across a post on Instagram that resonated with me. Reflecting on the post, I thought I’d give a shot at compiling my own, customized list of “Don’t Forgets,” tailored towards my own personal experiences. To that end, I came up with “Doug’s Top Five Don’t Forgets” — a series of bullet-points that marked my journey, but could be metaphorically applied to anyone.

I was already in a bad mood, preparing for a feeling my mind equated to getting punched in the face by Mike Tyson. I’d been tense waiting for this month-long drama to play out, and now that it was go time, I figured that the sooner they started, the sooner it would end.