Birthday depression or fun?

In the past I was trying to spend my birthday abroad, ditching the regular birthday rituals that I’ve celebrated all my childhood years. I was trying to gift some quality time to myself and to my loved one. 

It wasn't just about spending some alone time with myself, but rather escaping all those phone calls and messages. Too much attention to my person disturbed me a lot.

But recently, I decided to change my tradition and spend this day with family and close friends. But since we all live on the different continents now, I've really started to miss them and all that attention I neglected in the past. I miss all that time and all those great moments with the people I love most!

Spend more time with your family, try to share all the best moments in your life with people you love!

Another thing that happens to me more and more these days, is that right before my birthday I get so occupied with sad thoughts about small things in my life. And also about my life's path in general. I totally forget to dedicate some time just to myself and notice all the good things and moments, that happened to me for the past years. 

It’s a big problem that people are so distracted and concerned by their age with each passing year, and that includes me. And it’s very sad, how much time and opportunities I've wasted thinking that I'm “too old” for something. 

Don’t be frightened! You are never too young or too old for anything. So don't lose your precious time worrying about such things and enjoy every single moment of your life!

So, from now on, let's start considering ourselves not another year older, but another year wiser, kinder, more successful, more complete and patient instead of feeling guilt, jealousy or comparing yourself to others all the time.

Even if you often struggle in life, don't be your own worst enemy, but a loving and understanding friend instead. 

Anyway, although I couldn't spend my birthday this year with my family (hopefully I can do it next year), we had a tiny party with my besties and had some girlie fun.

Thanks to my husband for capturing all these moments!