“If you have read this far and are not exhausted by me, congratulations…” this stuck out to me because I think with a certain level of self awareness, you notice the things that you do or say and it makes you feel like people will have the same reaction as you. It’s the notion that because you don’t like and it’s tiring to you, that others will agree. I feel like that from time to time, but I think instead of focusing the awareness towards something negative we could turn into something positive (easier said than done). I am also here for the dramatics, because it might be that serious to anyone else but it is to you. I understand so much. But congratulations on making it around the sun again, Avan! I do hope you have a good one!
Happy Birthday! Maybe instead of an exorcism, start some art for yourself again? If that feels impossible, then make bad art on purpose—messy, ugly, ridiculous. Take the pressure off and create just for the sake of creating.
Happy belated birthday! I’m getting this book because your deep understanding of self reflects my intrusive thoughts (though, mine stay inside my head). Perhaps I’ll share them as well someday. Also, you’re one of the cool ones. Never change.
funnily enough february 9 is my birthday too, i turned 24 and all my birthday celebrations happened a week in advance so on my actual birthday all my loved ones weren't around and i had nothing to do but mope around and question my entire existence. i hate that we make such a big deal of birthdays and holidays too, it's too much pressure and puts too many expectations on a calendar day and just sets everyone up to be disappointed, and then feel guilty for being disappointed.
Happy day of birth, Avan. I never know what to do with myself when people sing “happy birthday” to me. So awkward and I’m just sitting there like: 😬
But I digress. My bday is on St. Patrick’s Day so often I am surrounded by green clad drunk people pretending to be Irish (I actually AM part Irish so I get to feel a tad superior 😆)
how old are u now (i can look it up but u will reply to me becasue u want to have a relationship with ur readers and then u might even read what i wrote)
“If you have read this far and are not exhausted by me, congratulations…” this stuck out to me because I think with a certain level of self awareness, you notice the things that you do or say and it makes you feel like people will have the same reaction as you. It’s the notion that because you don’t like and it’s tiring to you, that others will agree. I feel like that from time to time, but I think instead of focusing the awareness towards something negative we could turn into something positive (easier said than done). I am also here for the dramatics, because it might be that serious to anyone else but it is to you. I understand so much. But congratulations on making it around the sun again, Avan! I do hope you have a good one!
Well, happy solar return to you then
Salutations sun child.
Amazing. Congrats on another spin around our dying sun 🌞 💜
Happy Birthday! Maybe instead of an exorcism, start some art for yourself again? If that feels impossible, then make bad art on purpose—messy, ugly, ridiculous. Take the pressure off and create just for the sake of creating.
Happy (late) birthday Avan :)
Blessed to have you and your art! Many happy returns.
Happy belated birthday! I’m getting this book because your deep understanding of self reflects my intrusive thoughts (though, mine stay inside my head). Perhaps I’ll share them as well someday. Also, you’re one of the cool ones. Never change.
happy unbirthday then
funnily enough february 9 is my birthday too, i turned 24 and all my birthday celebrations happened a week in advance so on my actual birthday all my loved ones weren't around and i had nothing to do but mope around and question my entire existence. i hate that we make such a big deal of birthdays and holidays too, it's too much pressure and puts too many expectations on a calendar day and just sets everyone up to be disappointed, and then feel guilty for being disappointed.
Congratulations Avan and happy marker!
love you and your work. let me know if you need access to HRT supplies lol
Happy day of birth, Avan. I never know what to do with myself when people sing “happy birthday” to me. So awkward and I’m just sitting there like: 😬
But I digress. My bday is on St. Patrick’s Day so often I am surrounded by green clad drunk people pretending to be Irish (I actually AM part Irish so I get to feel a tad superior 😆)
Sending love! 🩷
how old are u now (i can look it up but u will reply to me becasue u want to have a relationship with ur readers and then u might even read what i wrote)
Nothing screams "I have accomplished something!" like putting your thoughts into print instead of into the abyss, -or worse, Twitter! 🤭
And if existential dread comes with a signed book, that's a win -win! Happy birthday! May your lead shoes feel lighter today!
Happy belated Birthday Avan! Thank you for gifting us with your book near your birthday, definitely an exciting chapter! 🙂↕️🫰
Sucesso não se cobre tanto apenas viva ....e bom ter você entre nós....