Bittersweet Birthday

Posted on by Astrid

Hi everyone. As you may know, my birthday is next week. It is a bittersweet day in ways that it isn’t for most people. After all, yes, many adults, particularly those who are childfree, no longer celebrate their birthday because they have the money to buy themselves presents and a day to remind yourself that you’re getting older isn’t special to them anymore. It never was to me, as I hated growing up as a child due to all the expectations set on me.

Now though, I no longer mind getting older. In fact, when I turned 30, it felt exciting because I could finally join the over-30s groups on Facebook.

I do still have mixed feelings about my birthday though. I shared more about this last month. My birthday is rather bittersweet. However, bittersweet does include sweet.

For the most part, I like to turn the end of June into a celebration. It’s summer after all, which is my favorite season. This year, I am once again going to make a cheesecake for my fellow residents and treat them to a burger and salad. I am also still childishly excited about my presents. I know, I can buy myself whatever I want. That is, not really, of course, but I mean I have the financial security to buy my own presents. Still, it’s fun to know what others come up with as gifts for me. Yes, even the rather odd thrift store finds my parents usualy come up with. And by odd, I mean that they’re cheaper in the regular store than at the thrift store. I’m not a thrift store gal, but I appreciate those who are.

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21 thoughts on “Bittersweet Birthday”

  4. Happy early birthday. When I turned 36 years and 6 months old, that was when I officially lived longer than my late husband. I wasn’t sure how I was feeling approaching 37 years old but here I am. I treat myself loads even though I have a kid and dog to care for. They’ll understand one day.

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  8. Since I have my surgery next week I will extend my wishes to you for a happy birthday now. Embrace the joy you feel and let the rest just drift by. Have a bite of cheesecake for me! Yum!

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