12/06/2026
Today marks the beginning of my 44th journey around the sun.
To celebrate, I bought myself flowers.
Not because someone forgot my birthday.
Not because I was hoping someone else would.
Purely because it’s my birthday, I wanted to
celebrate me, and they made me smile.
And it got me thinking 🤔
Somewhere along the way, we started waiting for birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, or for someone else to tell us we’re worth celebrating.
But sometimes the most important person to celebrate is yourself.
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years (and boy, there’s a tonne of stuff I’ve learnt 😂), it’s that joy doesn’t need permission!
Buy the flowers.
Eat the cake.
Take the day off.
Book the adventure.
Wear that fancy dress even if you’re not going anywhere fancy!
Or in my case... bring home the poppies 🥰
Life is far too precious to save happiness for special occasions.
Here’s to another year of flowers, family, adventures, laughter, a little bit of chaos, and making the most of the days we’re given.
Jess ✌🏼
