Birthdays!

Happy birthday/born day/cake day/earthstrong!

Whatever title you may give it there's an undeniable and possibly universal(?) surge of euphoria when the above terms are used. Even if it's not your birthday you sometimes automatically chipe in your own well wishes to the person, sometimes even if it's a stranger. To put it simply, I'm thinking there's some automatic connection with the higher centres controlling emotion that activates a rush of happy hormones from the brain to your bloodstream. At least for most persons.

I, for one, have always been a huge fan of birthdays. I just think there has to be something worth celebrating the day you entered the world kicking and screaming or quite possibly on the verge of death but you conquered. You survived. You endured 9 months (most persons)in utero drinking and swimming in your own urine while your mother likewise played hero carrying you around. Whether she screamed with legs splayed pushing to expel you from her womb or was put under the knife, there was always something phenomenal about your arrival on earth. It was no easy feat. Nurses/midwives/doctors cheered and coaxed as you made your transit and breathed a sigh of relief when you took your first breath of air versus your usual gulps of amniotic fluid. That was worth celebrating then; I see no reason why we shouldnt continue celebrating now.

That being said be first and foremost thankful each time that date repeats itself (even if your age is no longer on the calender) as you did not have to be around to see it. A moment of silence for the stillbirths and miscarriages that many would-be mothers are still lamenting...But for those of us who are still around, Big up yuhself. Do something to celebrate you despite life's many challenges. It doesnt have to be extravagant (but if you can afford it why not). Do something relaxing, give a gift to yourself, a pat on your shoulder and a warm hug to your mother for the champion she was. Many say it's 'just a day' but call me a narcissist but there was nothing simple about my journey from conception to birth and beyond. So i laud people on their born days/earthstrongs/cake days just to make them feel (extra)special and aware that someone appreciates the fact that they are still around to commence another year since their birth. I've always said it's the one day you're allowed to be treated like/act like the most important person around; own the day, you're a big deal.

In the same breath I must say I enjoyed my birthday yesterday the 14th of July, a little more than 1/4 century since my unforgettable (lol) arrival. As much as it pained my heart and conscience to take time off from work I dont regret it as there is only one me and one day to celebrate same. Cheers to my well wishers who took over that which the midwives and doctors must have been doing years ago lol. I treated myself to things i dont get to do alot and that was special to me. A day at the spa can only elicit a permanent (i wish!)
smile as does trying a new restaurant and new dish.

Happy Birthday to you all!
🤗🙄😘☺