Today is my 26th birthday and I’m ashamed to say that I started the day feeling awfully sorry for myself. I’ve been sick all weekend and Joel is at a conference this week. The words “sick and all alone on my birthday” clanked around in my brain and each well-meaning friend’s Facebook post added to my feelings of self-pity.
I finally got myself together and the words of the mother in Darjeeling Limited reminded me that feeling sorry for one’s self is “not attractive”. One of my plans for today was to have a little make up lesson and then take new photos for my various online profiles. That didn’t happen, but I thought I should attempt a self-portrait.
Not the shot I was planning to take, but I like the shady-ness of this.
And on the brighter side, there are still plenty of things to do and enjoy while sick, like cheery flowers…
and a brand new book.
When looked at on the sunny side, it hasn’t been a bad birthday at all!
A rocky road brownie picked up on a run to the grocery store for more juice and oranges.
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Aw sweet Jessica… happy birthday to you dear girl! :)
I didn’t know that you’re just eight months younger than me! :)
Hope you’re feeling better right now.
And hey, a girl who has beautiful red color on her nails shouldn’t feel sorry for herself!
So… a big hug from a long distance for you! xoxo
Thank you, Shokoofeh!
I’m so sorry I missed wishing you a Happy Birthday yesterday! I do hope you are feeling better today. Are you going to celebrate when Joel comes home? Your self portrait is very pretty (and so are your nails!) Enjoy your new book! :)
Thanks Lara! I’m enjoying it thoroughly so far :)
Happy birthday! Birthdays can be really complicated with a lot of expectations. I’m glad you’re feeling better and of course that you ate a delicious brownie!
You are so right. I wonder why we make them such complicated things?