u/IttyBittyTatas

I had my 30th birthday last month and decided to celebrate on my own. I was honestly worried I’d eventually regret not being with family or friends.

The forecast said heavy rains, but I was met with a warm, sunny day. I went to the salon and a fine dining restaurant in the evening. The staff even took a photo of me and gave me the photo with a greeting!

In all this, not once did I ever thought of wanting anyone there. It made me realize how consuming and expensive it was checking everyone’s schedule and finding things everyone wanted to do on MY special day. While I appreciate people making time for me in the past, it was still exhausting having to host and keeping everyone entertained.

I think this is how I’ll be celebrating my birthday moving forward.

PS: A happy birthday to other celebrants too, especially the ladies in their 30s! I’m finally part of the club ❤️

PPS: This is not an invitation for men to message me.

I just found out we can be part of this even though we’re here in the Philippines. I received an email today from PayPal, stating that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just sent me $1.99 (roughly ₱123.00) in settlement, from a $2.5B lawsuit against Amazon Prime’s deceptive enrollment and cancellation practices from 2019-2025. I used to import things from Amazon to sell here back in 2020-2022.

Still cackling thinking with what to do with $1.99.

Source: https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/amazon-refunds

but today, my love is quadruple for both of their existence and shenanigans. Happy birthday to these two.

The best and dumbest mistake I’ve ever made was getting these two from separate litters on the same day. I’m lucky they didn‘t develop litter syndrome. (Don’t be like me.)

The best and dumbest mistake I’ve ever made was getting these two from separate litters on the same day. I’m lucky they didn‘t develop litter syndrome. (Don’t be like me.)

My heartache will be twice as much someday, but today, my love is quadruple for both of your existence and shenanigans. Happy birthday to these two—the reason for my “para kanino ka bumabangon?“ ⬆️

The best and dumbest mistake I’ve ever made was getting these two from separate litters on the same day. I’m lucky they didn‘t develop litter syndrome. (Don’t be like me.)

My heartache will be twice as much someday, but today, my love is quadruple for your existence and shenanigans. Happy birthday to these two—the reason for my “para kanino ka bumabangon?“ ⬆️

Birthday outfit: terno corset and pants - Guess, shoes - New Balance, floral earrings - gift, watch - Xiaomi, bag and bracelets - Shopee

Celebrated my 30th alone yesterday. Had a rough start, but the remaining half went smoothly. First time not minding other people’s schedule and preferences on my special day and I was lowkey expecting to feel sad mag-isa, but it was a cheaper and more enjoying way to celebrate my existence. Everything else felt like background noise. 😌

Happy birthday din to all July celebrants!