A few weeks ago I told you guys my feelings about birthday cake - I am SUPER into them. Really, I think I just have an affinity for cake in general (photo evidence here) - but in my dessert memories, birthday cakes seem to stand out among the rest. This most likely due to the fact that literally no one can judge you for how much cake you eat on your birthday. And in my mind......

What makes the best cookie? Is it the soft and chewy texture? Is it the perfect amount of chocolate chips in the batter? Or is it the overall balance of flavors melded together in one blissful bite? Everyone has their own idea on what the "best cookie" should look like. And factors like upbringing, culture, and dietary restrictions make it impossible for us to come up with one unified answer....

To me, there is no greater sin than NOT having cake on your birthday. Like, what's the point of celebrating if you don't get to enjoy some birthday cake at some point during the day? That's literally the ONLY reason I even allow people to acknowledge my birthday! But, I guess there are some crazy people out there who don't like cake...? I know it's hard to believe, and I still don't fully understand it myself......