the birthday blues

It’s my party I can cry if I want to :) Around age 25 I finally accepted that I tend to get a bit melancholic on my birthday. I think it’s a day when it feels natural to assess the fullness or specialness of your life, who shows up for you and how, etc. But it’s just one day. So I try to remind myself not to do that and also that it’s okay if I feel a little sad. I also like going to see a movie and getting a pedicure.