Photography By: @Simply_Jus

It’s my Birthday today, and I’m super excited to celebrate my thirty-fifth year around the sun! Thirty-five? Yes, I’m “that” person. I’m officially too old to binge drink every weekend, make random friends, and work paycheck to paycheck just to purchase one-time outfits. Everything from this point forward is considered an investment, and that includes relationships, purchases, and time (To be fair, it’s been that way for a few years now. Nevertheless, I might as well make it official, right?).

Every year, I usually do one of those fun Birthday posts with fun facts or some major accomplishments I want to achieve before the next Birthday. I want to switch things up this time around with ambiguity, vulnerability, and positivity.

This is not going to be one of those positivity and manifestation posts, but more like a homecoming for myself. I’ve been working! Every day, I make strides to becoming more unapologetically myself, and embracing my “villain” era (Maintaining boundaries, showing empathy but putting myself first). When you put yourself first, you’re often villainized by people that are accustomed to your old ways. It makes sense, but let’s call a spade a spade.

That said, I know thirty-five will be another year of growth and acceptance. Any obstacles will be met with resilience and positivity. I have no desire to settle for anything less than I deserve, and I expect everyone to hold me to it. Let’s make thirty-five one for the books!

Thanks,

-Bryce Lennon