Today is my birthday so I'm taking the day off
Hey, fam! Jen here 👋🏽
This is a prescheduled post to say that I’m taking the day off to enjoy my birthday. 🎂
This is often an interesting time where, if given a gift, it was often a birthday and Christmas gift.
I’d heard of other December babies whose families would celebrate their birthdays at a different time of the year, which must’ve been a whole other experience.
It got me thinking about what the dual-purpose gifts have meant to me over the years, and a reflection question I’ll leave you for the day.
To be honest, growing up and receiving combined gifts on my birthday often made me feel small.
Like two important moments—one meant just for me, and one meant for everyone—were squeezed into a single item. It gave me the impression there wasn't enough room to celebrate both. And while I always appreciate the gesture of a gift, a part of me still felt small.
As the years passed, I naturally outgrew that small space. Instead of waiting for others to make space for me during the busy holiday season, I made space for myself. This prescheduled post is one of many ways I’ve done that.
And now I turn it to you.
If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:
When there are moments that feel like there’s not enough room to celebrate all that you are, how do you still make space for yourself?
Happy reflecting. ✨💭
💛 Jen
Happy birthday! 🎂🎁