First birthday w/o family or money & feeling low. Any tips?
It’s my birthday today, I am 26f and I’m honestly feeling a down because I’m broke (going to school and in between jobs) and can’t really afford to do anything nice for myself and it's also my first Birthday without my family as they picked up (every single member) and moved across the country knowing I was in school and can’t go. Whatever I’m heartbroken. Anyone have experience with that?
I still really want to make the day feel special somehow instead of just sitting around feeling bleh or hanging out w friends who don't even know its my birthday, so I was wondering if anyone has ideas for fun birthday things I can do for free (or super cheap). Freebies, places to go, little birthday perks, fun solo activities, anything like that. Really anything.
I’d love to turn it into a little birthday adventure instead of letting the day go to waste. Any tips or ideas would seriously make my day!! 🥹🎂 Any tips on how to not let the mundanity take the joy?
Thanks 🫶
First birthday w/o family or money & feeling low. Any tips?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Starbucks does a free birthday drink.
What are your favorite things to do that are free? Give yourself to permission to do what makes you happy to celebrate who you are.
where are you located?
I’m gonna set a generous(?) budget of $25 for the day’s festivities here. Without knowing where you are: get up on your birthday morning, put on your favourite dress and makeup and jewelry and perfume. Get dressed like you’re the star of today’s play. I’m gonna set a generous(?) budget of $25 for the day’s festivities here. Get yourself a coffee (small) and a croissant somewhere, even if it’s just Dunkin’ Donuts. Whatever the closest art museum is, that’s your destination for the day; if getting in sounds expensive, then check ahead of time for student discounts or if your local public library has free passes (or even your university). Take your time and go through ALL the galleries.
If there’s a museum cafe, get yourself the cheapest thing on the menu: if not, find a sandwich joint (Panera’s value menu if all else fails), get a lunch to go, and then find a park or busy area where you can sit and people-watch with your little picnic. Two important things: stay out of the house until you’re so tired you HAVE to go home, and tell EVERYONE you interact with that it’s your birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You’re doing great and we’re all proud of you.
I’d bake myself a cake (I’m basic – I love boxed cake mix cake with mild cake doctoring), watch a couple of my favorite movies (or movies I’m excited about), and maybe try to get out and see some greenery/flowers. Lately on my birthday, I’ve been watching the birthday episodes of my favorite TV shows.
You could also do a home spa day; take a bubble bath, get a sheet mask, give yourself a pedicure.
Just curious why you wouldn’t tell your friends. They can’t celebrate it/you if they don’t know.
Happy birthday! just do an activity you love while keeping the budget as low as you can.
Happy birthday! Make a boxed cake, do a spa day at home while watching your favorite shows