My birthday was this Monday, January 17th. I turned 22, which is definitely a good thing. I am thankful that I am healthy, able to grow a little more facial hair (watch out ladies), and especially that I was able to spend this birthday with both of my parents. My birthday last year was very difficult, and went uncelebrated for the most part, because my dad was hospitalized due to covid complications at the time. Thankfully, he is much better, and I have been trying to be more grateful for what I have, because of what happened. Personally, I’ve always felt like most birthdays aren’t that special, but this year felt a bit different. First thing in the morning my mom sent me a happy birthday video on messenger. When I finally dragged myself into the kitchen for my morning coffee, my mom asked me what special food I wanted for my birthday and my dad put on a playlist of Mexican happy birthday songs. Later on in the day I got a few happy birthday texts from some close friends of mine, and I really appreciated that. I had some really good ribs and ice-cream cake for dinner too, but the people I was able to share it with are the ones who made it special. The thought of getting older can give me some anxiety. Mostly, because I tend to compare myself to others my age and think of what I should have accomplished by now. Lessons from the reading of “Happiness is a Choice You Make” are helping me change my mindset. For starters, I’ve learned that it’s better to spend time focusing on the present, doing things that make you happy, and the idea that you can be happy with your life if you are content. If you feel that you are doing enough, that you are at peace with your decisions, then that can be the basis for an inner happiness that can alleviate anxieties. I am looking forward to learning more about life lessons and health in age.
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Anthony RomeroAnthony Romero is a Public Health major with a concentration in Epidemiology with a minor in Archives
March 2022
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