During the month of my birthday, I would notice a few aisles
open up in shades of red, pink and white. Aisles dedicated for holidays, for
seasons, for events. This month they were stuffed with plush toys that ranged
from sizes fitting in my pocket to large than I was a full height. During the
weeks leading up to my day, I would branch off from my family as we were
shopping to wander down these…