This list seems really thoughtful + thorough. I wish I had told myself several of these things several decades ago.
I hope your birthday is unforgettable, though, and filled with love, rest, joy, and an unshakable sense that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be today. ◡̈
All of this really hit me (as someone turning 23 next month.) Especially 1, 3, and 15. ESPECIALLY 1. I've been trying to remember perspective every time I start fixating on people who are making me miserable. It's easy to feel like someone is the center of the universe when you aren't taking steps to decenter them from your life. That's how I've been feeling, at least. It's a work in progress. I'm also getting really close to deleting my entire social media presence (minus Substack, if that counts,) and maybe even getting a flip phone. Anyways, thank you so much for this and happy birthday! You're one of the people who really inspires me to write and create (you inspired me to pick my substack blog back up). I hope this next year brings you so much joy
You do look good in a middle part. Happy birthday Virgo angel!
“Wear your retainer” called me out, personally
happy birthday jensen <3
I love this. Immediately sent it to my 20 y.o. daughter (a Thornton junior). THANK YOU!!
This list seems really thoughtful + thorough. I wish I had told myself several of these things several decades ago.
I hope your birthday is unforgettable, though, and filled with love, rest, joy, and an unshakable sense that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be today. ◡̈
All of this really hit me (as someone turning 23 next month.) Especially 1, 3, and 15. ESPECIALLY 1. I've been trying to remember perspective every time I start fixating on people who are making me miserable. It's easy to feel like someone is the center of the universe when you aren't taking steps to decenter them from your life. That's how I've been feeling, at least. It's a work in progress. I'm also getting really close to deleting my entire social media presence (minus Substack, if that counts,) and maybe even getting a flip phone. Anyways, thank you so much for this and happy birthday! You're one of the people who really inspires me to write and create (you inspired me to pick my substack blog back up). I hope this next year brings you so much joy
This is a poignant and funny reflection on a life so far well-lived💝