It’s been a while since I posted here, but today felt like the right time to finally share something special.
I recently stumbled across some of my birthday shoot pictures again, and honestly, even though my birthday has already passed, I couldn’t help but smile. I had promised myself that I would post them earlier, but life got so busy and somehow I kept pushing it aside. Well, better late than never, right?
For my birthday this year, I wanted something simple but elegant, something that would really capture the way I was feeling inside. I ended up choosing this beautiful yellow dress, and I’m so glad I did.
Yellow has always been a color that reminds me of joy, light, and new beginnings, and that’s exactly what I wanted this new year of my life to feel like. Bright, warm, and full of possibilities.
The photoshoot itself was so much fun. I didn’t go for anything over the top or heavily staged. I just wanted to keep it real, something that felt natural and true to me. Looking at the pictures now, I realize it captured so much more than just how I looked. It captured a feeling. A quiet, peaceful happiness that I sometimes forget to celebrate in the middle of everyday life.
One thing I’ve learned over the past year is that growth doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s loud and exciting, and other times it’s slow, invisible, and deeply personal. I’m learning to be proud of both kinds of growth. To celebrate not just the milestones everyone can see, but the small wins too, the private victories, the healing, the changes that happen inside.
As I step into this new chapter, I’m carrying so much gratitude with me. Gratitude for everything I’ve overcome, for all the lessons I’ve learned, and for the people who have been there for me along the way.
I know there’s still a lot I want to achieve, a lot of dreams I’m chasing. But today, I’m also allowing myself to just pause for a moment, breathe, and be thankful for how far I’ve already come.
Sharing these photos now feels like a small celebration of that. A reminder to myself that it’s okay to take up space, to shine, to be proud of the journey, even when it’s not perfect, even when it’s quiet.
If you’re reading this, thank you for being here. Whether you’re celebrating something big or something small in your own life, I hope you take a moment today to appreciate it too. Life moves fast, and sometimes it’s the quiet, beautiful moments that mean the most.
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Firstly, let me commend your beautiful yellow dress, your lovely and fitting hair, your adorable and complimenting makeup (suits your face).
And overall, you look really beautiful and oh my God, you have such fine skin
Okay okay, enough of drooling over your beautiful photoshoot
You are right indeed! Life moves very fast so we should always celebrate every moments of our lives, whether big or small.
It's nice to read that looking at your photos, it captures and brings you everything you might have overlooked or forget to celebrate in the middle of your busy life.
I also use this moment to celebrate you, celebrate your wins and how far you've come.
I celebrate life with you, I celebrate a begining of another phase of your life.
Happy birthday Wendy!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I truly appreciate the compliments on my dress, hair, makeup, and skin, it really made my day! I’m so glad that my photos could capture moments that sometimes get overlooked in the hustle of life. Your message is so heartwarming, and I feel so celebrated reading it. Thank you for celebrating me and my journey, and for your thoughtful birthday wishes. Here’s to embracing every phase and making the most of every moment!
The pleasure is all mine
And you are a beauty to behold!
Keep enjoying every slightest moment of your life and celebrate the ones you can.
Cheers 🥂