HALF BIRTHDAY! Yaay…

A while back, I heard this for the first time, I’d say almost 10 years ago. I was in such a mood and this happened to cheer me up then.

Is this a real thing and why write about this? I’ll give you the 411.

As usual, I am always actively seeking out inspiration, even more so in recent times. Because unlike the days before the global pandemic (COVID-19), my days have become rather uneventful.

To cut the long story short, sheltering in place for 6 weeks can take its toll. My routine – wake, exercise, remote work, sleep. Of course, sometimes I watch movies, read, join webinars, take short courses but you do get the picture, right?

Then in the course of my inspiration foray, I come across a picture.

A picture of me on a half birthday, grinning from ear to ear. I didn’t take the picture back then to celebrate it, but I knew what the day was. It got me in my feelings because I’d always joked about half birthdays being so silly. I rarely celebrate the usual birthdays let alone a half birthday. Lol.

Let’s say the compulsory stay at home situation has got me soft but the truth is “memories are so important”

Seize every and any excuse to celebrate. Today’s moments are tomorrow memories. Enjoy being alive and well. This picture has inspired me to wake up each day going forward to make the best of my day creating memories.

Just so you know, a half-birthday is a day approximately six months before or after the anniversary of a person’s birth. Mine is on May 17 this year (it changes every year). Tell me yours and remember to create memories that would make you smile every day.

Happy new month y’all.