Princess Celestia is due to appear at the Best Young Fliers Competition. Expanded into a full fledged expo to show off new magic and technology, Celestia reflects on her own position in her kingdom and confronts the dangers of poor planning as a leader.

Authors Note: I do like how this came out, but it sort of changed from what I had initially envisioned. It's hard for me to say what it's theme and overall idea really is, but I'm happy I got to do a Celestia-centric piece. It was at the least good experience for me in future writing pursuits.

A lifestyle like Twilight Sparkle's doesn't bode well for the mind. Constantly learning, constantly thinking, trying to find applications for what she's learned wherever she can. But its reached an apex; The world's a big and complex place. There's only so much one mare can take in...

She's burned out, doesn't want to study anymore, and goes for a walk around a snow-covered Ponyville alone with her thoughts which just won't let her relax.