Chinese New Year and my birthday both fell on the same week this year, prompting a visit from my parents for the double celebration. Now midway through my fourth decade, I did not feel the same urge to rejoice, but instead had a low-key, homecooked dinner with my folks at the apartment. This was good as I was off again the following day to sunny Miami to attend the AUPO conference. Having my project selected for the Resident-Fellow Research Forum meant that I had to present my data again, for the third time, although I was pleased to soak up another honorarium. The event was held at the Trump National Doral Resort, which despite millions of dollars in recent renovations, remained unfinished. The ongoing construction made navigating the expansive property difficult. As consolation, we were given a $50 resort credit, which I ended up spending for a monstrous dine-in breakfast. The talk itself went smoothly with little rehearsal, and I celebrated by walking to nearby La Esquina del Lechon, where their pan con lechon paired well with some chicharrones and a guava nectar. I returned to Durham the next morning in time for dim sum and a Chinese NY dinner with my parents at the Hong Kong. Since this year coincides with my zodiac sign (which forbodes bad fortune), I will need to be extra careful and watch my back.