Internal changes are so slow and gradual that we often don't recognize their external effect. Transformations in your appearance, alterations in lifestyle, or who you decide to hang with are day-to-day things we take for granted until we bump into someone who knew us when. On December 10th you'll cross paths with an old acquaintance who may not recognize you at first; they might even be at a loss as to how to reconcile the past you with the present you. It's one of those reality checks when you realize how far you've come and how glad you are to be who you are today.