Brenda's 28th Year

3. Canadian province home to Céline Dion, visited by Brenda, Maddy, and Sharon last fall.
6. Town Brenda performed in as part of the FAWK on the Prairie tour, also known as the Lutefisk Capital of the United States.
8. NBA Team Brenda created limited edition merch for, in both 2024 and 2025.
10. Bakery selling the best bagels and bialys in town, where Brenda briefly worked.
11. Number of wigs Brenda purchased (and then returned) as a birthday surprise for her grandma.
12. Name of Banana Leaf Collective’s ex-landlord, who withheld our security deposit for 7 months after our move out.
13. Name of the white man who T-boned Brenda 16 days before her birthday, resulting in a concussion, lacerations to her face, and eye injuries.

1. Mental health condition Brenda’s dad suffered from, prompting the loss of her parents’ business and their bankruptcy.
2. Number of months Brenda’s lengthiest situationship lasted (we listen we don't judge).
4. R&B and pop star known for hits like “Yeah!” and “Confessions Pt. II,” who Brenda watched perform at the Target Center.
5. “Jojo’s Bizarre _________,” the anime Brenda bingewatched through the darkest moments of her 28th year.
6. Brenda’s current employer, also one of the largest shopping destinations in the country.
7. An unwelcome guest that Brenda picked up, likely during her trip to Maine.
9. It’s always happy hour here.