my parents would never buy me one so i buy myself one every year to compensate
other than that i do whatever i feel like that day, which usually ends up with me taking a long walk/wondering round. i dont really tell ppl when its my birthday cause im uncomfortable with the expectation of having to perform/celebrate from both parties so if i do want to spend it with someone ill keep quiet and just enjoy the time with them. i say spend the day doing what makes you happy and see where it takes u
Jan 7, 2025
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one of the most memorable birthdays i have had is a surprise birthday for my 18th or 21st and i absolutely hated it. i appreciated the effort my family went through to do it but it was my literal nightmare.
my birthday tradition is to spend it doing whatever i want and not feel bad about it. if that means spending an obscene amount of money on shoes i've been lusting after, heck yeah i'll do it. if that means spending the entire day at the cinemas, you bet i'm there. if that means going out with my friends or travelling, yeah i'm doing it. and sometimes i actually just don't feel like doing anything at all and that is sometimes a vibe too.
i think sometimes we are put under pressure to celebrate our birthdays in a certain way with others or throw parties but if that isn't authentic to you or you just don't feel like it, your birthday should be the one day of the year that you can do whatever you want.
Jan 8, 2025
i made my own birthday cake this year—historically it has always been done by my dad or a friend. i am always overjoyed and grateful by their generosity, but this year i knew i had to go it myself. 2025 has so far been a year of self love and growth, so for my 22nd birthday i made my cake as an ode to myself. she is simple, yet entirely mine.
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I try not to think of my age too much on my birthday, but the more I say it and write it throughout the year, the more it feels right. Spares me a few existential crisis to cope with it gradually.
I feel awkward asking people to celebrate myself, so I usually just ask friends and/or family to go out to a restaurant I like. It's a lot more casual and doesn't require much planning. I sometimes also don't tell people it's specifically for my birthday 😅 helps take the pressure and expectations off if people can't come.
Happy early birthday! Hope you'll have a great day with whatever you choose to do!
Jan 7, 2025
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