Birthday suggestions
Hi everyone.. this year I want to start a new tradition for my birthday, which I would like to follow on for the coming years too. I am not interested in social ideas or anything. I just want to do something for myself, or something I can do by myself..
Any ideas?
@plumBeechwood7549
I love the idea of starting a new birthday tradition!
I think it depends on what you like. Some of my personally solo activities are spa days and movie nights with lots of take-out food!💜
Yeah spa day is a good idea. I'll try to see if I can fit it. Thank you!
This is what i came here to suggest.
I’m not sure if you enjoy solitude, but it’s something I enjoy from time to time. I’m going through a divorce, and one thing I’m starting as a tradition is to travel by myself.
A friend of mine introduced the idea of spending a few days by the lake. I’m planning to do that this year. Whatever you decide, listen to your gut on what makes you happy. It is for you after all.
I do enjoy solitude. I had planning a staycation this year. But unfortunately I can't take it this month, I had some extra expenses, so I can't afford it. I hope I can take it next year. That's why I have to think about doing something else this birthday. I generally don't do anything for myself and I really want to change that.
How about something indulgent? Nothing expensive but something you like that you don’t have much like special chocolates, baking a decadent dessert, etc.
One thing I did for myself last year was I started getting my lashes done. I have to maintain them so it’s an ongoing thing, but starting it last year signifies something similar with yours. Doing something for myself.
I'm so glad to hear that you did that for yourself! Yeah, I'm looking at doing something like that too. I read a lot, but I don't really buy books on my birthday. Maybe I should do that!
That sounds terrific! Maybe something collectible or something that you resonate with in this stage of your life will be meaningful. Happy early Birthday, by the way!
I loved to read but I hadn’t had the chance to do much of it for awhile. Wishing you a fun shopping and reading!
My honey just booked me a facial massage spa day for valentines. Maybe you could have a self care birthday doing something relaxing.
Yeah spa day sounds relaxing. I don't know if I have the time for it on my birthday, but I'll keep my options open.
@plumBeechwood7549 Personally, I would enjoy doing something nice for myself, like ordering delicious food. I would also want to go for a walk/hike in solitude, and enjoy the beauty around me.
What do you enjoy? What makes you feel happy? Maybe you would like to hangout on the couch with a giant bowl of your favorite snack and watch a favorite show or movie? Or scroll through old photos, like a highlight reel of years past?
A walk would be good.. I like doing things by myself, even watching movies. I would love to actually go and watch a movie alone on my birthday, but I never got the chance! Mostly I just want to escape people on my birthday, so I try to make up plans and avoid meeting them.. this year I am working so that's the perfect excuse, but I want to do something for myself.
@plumBeechwood7549 maybe you can go to the movies before or after work? Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy yourself!
I always like to do a hike on my birthday.
@plumBeechwood7549 I am going every year on my birthday to watch a sunrise in the bog. We have those in my country a lot! :)
Oh that sounds lovely! Its something I would love to do!
@plumBeechwood7549
I dunno about you but I think a celebratory cat nap to reward dealing with people and life for another year is the bomb.
Also second the movie night with a massive amount of snacks, comfy pajamas and blanket and maybe a DIY face mask.
As someone who's been dealing with being alone on my birthday and holidays for a half decade now I would say whatever is meaningful for you matters, whether it's doing nothing or doing a lot of things.
Once I did a 'Japan Day' and went to the Japanese gardens, saw a koi fish for the first time, then went for sushi and bought myself a couple small Japanese themed items.
Buying yourself flowers and chocolates could also be nice, maybe a new outfit. Budget what you could afford...try a boutique or locally made items or have a treasure hunt at your favourite thrift store.
For RAOK vibes could do something for a charity or cause you believe in.
Maybe moving your furniture around and cleaning the crap out of your place is the best gift for yourself - that's what I did for New Years. Spent the last few years studying feng shui casually and then did a deep clean and declutter and positioned a lot of things elsewhere for more flow.
I think another year I got my nails and lashes done, and another I went to the beach, or had a bonfire and bought myself a cake.
Maybe you could try something new, or google ideas?
Or take a peek on YouTube, see what pops up.
Cultivate inspiration and you'll be sure to find it.
Fabulous ideas! Thank you! I especially love the Japan Day! It's something I haven't done before and is definitely doable for me. I'm gonna try that. Maybe make it an Italian day and have some good Italian food and desserts. 😊😊😊
Just an update: My birthday celebration is still pending, but I decided that from this year I will visit the local bookstore every year on my birthday and buy a book.
There are some fantastic ideas here. And I'm going to try them, even if it's not for my birthday. They're fit for how I would love to spend my day off. Thank you everyone! 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️
@plumBeechwood7549 hi I'm Lola I didn't have a normal life and I don't have a family. Till last year I'd never celebrated my birthdsy, I didn't realise people actually did.I'm 22 nd I've decided from now on I'm going to celebrate everything I can 😁 so my advice is be a kid again. Buy and wrap yourself some cool presents. Like a train track or remote control car. Or teddy bear. Something fun. And also get yourself things you like just because you can. Then but yourself a big cake, and after a busy day of being a kid, put your feet up and relax with a new movie. A comedy. However you decide to celebrate have fun, you deserve it ❤ 😁
Hi Lola! I'm glad you decided to celebrate your birthdays! I used to have huge birthdays as a child but with a lot of negativity and drama. And even with friends, it was not about what I want, but always about how they want it.. it became a trigger after so many horrible birthdays. So now I try to do things only for myself. I appreciate your suggestions too! They're pretty awesome!
I want to tell you that I'm a baker. So I always bake my own birthday cake which is really liberating! 😀😀 You should try doing that too! It's really satisfying!
@plumBeechwood7549 I wish I could but I'm missing some fingers on each hand, so I can't safely use the oven. I'm sorry about your birthdays in the past 😥 but just have fun your way, just for you ❤❤❤ oh and I got you a birthday present 😁🎈🌈a rainbow balloon 😁hope you like it
Well you can always enjoy a good cake! 😊😊
And thanks a ton for your balloon!! ❤️❤️❤️😀😀 It's very cheery to look at! 😍😍
