I'm what level....?

I've not been playing World of Warcraft (WoW) lately and have had the itch to get back into my casual gaming. I thought I would play some over the summer, but I kept finding excuses not to get online. While a part of it is lack of time, a majority was just the frustration of re-learning my spells and how to play the game. I really like my druid, but have forgotten most of the techniques. It's funny I can't remember what to do with my warlock or my druid, but I can always pick a hunter back up with no problem. Maybe that is because hunter was the first class I played.
Anyway, I logged on to WoW tonight, thinking I would do a couple of quests and also to make sure I was still a member of Alea Iacta Est (AIE) before Saturday's meet-up. No troubles there. I am still a member of the guild... and Xabi is level 53. 53? Five-three? I was shocked! My signature line in the forums had Xabi at 43 and I was sure the toon was only 45. I am so embarrassed! How did I gain eight levels without knowing? Much like "how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop", the world may never know!

¡Hasta pronto, mis amigos!

~N