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PSA: HALF-BIRTHDAYS ARE A THING, AND EVERYONE SHOULD INDULGE

Consider it a form of self-love.

by Natasha Marsh
April 19, 2023
@shelbyeastman



“You crack me up,” “You are unreal,” “I am dead at this OOO message.” These are
types of messages — combined with lines of skeleton emojis — I was met with when
I posted carefree images of myself celebrating my half-birthday in Cabo San
Lucas, Mexico. Many would agree that I am a birthday enthusiast, and they’re not
wrong. Born on June 6, I spend the majority of May and June taking mini trips,
enjoying dinners with different friend groups, indulging in solo spa days, and
taking intentional time-outs to reflect on the past year and the one ahead.



Last year, I found myself even more birthday obsessed than usual, commemorating
my half- birthday in Cabo. Yes, I assure it is a thing, or it is now. After
experiencing the transformative and healing effects of this type of occasion,
ahead, I’m making the case for half-birthday festivities. Because, let’s be
real, a little self-love party can be so good for the soul.


MY HALF-BIRTHDAY ITINERARY

As a freelance writer, I have the ability to work from anywhere. Meaning, my
laptop accompanies me on the majority of my trips. However, for my half-birthday
in December, I alerted all my directors that I would be unavailable and
completely offline for my week-long vacay in Cabo with a few of my closest
friends. And considering our excursions — a boat day, kayaking, beach time,
karaoke nights, bar-hopping — I never once regretted my decision.

The four-night, five-day festivities started at the all-inclusive Breathless
Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa in the downtown area, close to all the shops, bars,
and boardwalk. The hotel overlooks the harbor, where we spent a good chunk of
each day enjoying bottomless sushi, ramen, salads, tropical rainbow drinks, and
other culinary specialties of the beachside locale. We also took time to explore
the town, taking day trips to neighboring hotspots and participating in walking
and food tours.

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Between activities my half-birthday crew and I spent time at the hotel’s pool,
soaking in the views and sun. We even took a half-day boat ride to El Arco, the
majestic arches that erupt from the sea at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where
we also got to do some snorkeling. And the trip wouldn’t have been complete
without Cabo’s party scene where we enjoyed dancing at three-story club El Squid
Roe, tastings at Baja Brewing Company, and a plethora of epic luxe dining
experiences.

Although there was an air of judgment from a few, coworkers, cousins, friends,
and acquaintances commended me on honoring my half-birthday as a means to combat
some of the stressors of daily. Some people even felt inspired to start their
own mid-year parties after witnessing my open act of self-love.

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Natasha Marsh
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A LITTLE PARTY NEVER HURT ANYBODY

Fact: I love observing any form of birthday: half, quarter, full. I believe
these types of mid-year festivities can also have positive effects on those
around me in that they offer an excuse for a mental reprieve and some
much-needed “me” (or, in my case, “we”) time. Self-care practices like this
allow one to break away from the day-to-day mental strains and dial into the
lighter, brighter moments in life.

Happiness, even for a temporary span of time, allows for a posture of joy that
can jolt us back to a simpler time or a less-jaded version of ourselves. Think
what you will, but these mid-year festivities are a wellness practice in that
they make me feel loved, happy, and alive. So, happy half-birthday to me.

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