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DIAHANN REYES-LANE's avatar

Happy Magical 55! (For me, I felt like 33 was magical and it proved to be so.) I turned 54 this year--so far it's been rough--but if you put the 5 and 4 together that's a 9 so things could turn around. I love how you articulate so beautifully that this time of life is about shedding... both a revealing of what we've made invisible and also about certain losses. Cheers to your new year.

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Jenna Park's avatar

I hope it turns around for you! 54 was rough for me, but maybe it was setting the stage for a turnaround this year. I can only hope. Nevertheless, I learned a lot about myself through those rough times. Hang in there ❤️

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DIAHANN REYES-LANE's avatar

thank you, Jenna.

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

Beautiful ❤️

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Abby Farson Pratt's avatar

Beautifully written and wise, as always. Happy birthday!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Thank you so much abby!

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Lynn Chen's avatar

Happy 55!!!!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Thank you, Lynn!

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Carrie Snow's avatar

Happy birthday Jenna! I really appreciate your and Pamela’s take- loving yourself at every age and stage, it’s the most beautiful thing. I also believe that whatever (or whoever) you lose as a result of being your authentic self is a gift in a way too. It creates space for who and what does stick; for who and what you gain. 🤍

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Jenna Park's avatar

Carrie, I think that's why I'm liking these milestone double numbers. Puts the pressure off the big birthdays when you start a new decade. Feels like the right time in my life to shed the parts of us that I don't want sticking around. I really appreciate you! ❤️

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Kris Jackson's avatar

Happiest of birthdays! I hope this coming year brings you much joy in your heart. This was such a beautifully written and thoughtful piece. Thank you!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Kris, thank you 🙏

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Unha Engels's avatar

Happy birthday. Beautiful reflections.

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Jenna Park's avatar

❤️ Unha, thank you. Time really flies by 😭

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Courtney Kaplan's avatar

54 was a real bad time for me, too. Thanks for sharing your insights and experience so honestly - I definitely relate. I'll be 55 this year, too - fingers crossed we have a Pam Anderson moment. Congrats on the improved bloodwork numbers and happy happy birthday to you!

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Jenna Park's avatar

You're the 2nd person in the comments to say that about 54. I find this so interesting! May we all have a better 55th year. Thank you!

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Jonathan Kissam's avatar

Happy birthday, and hope you enjoy your surprise and adventure!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Thank you so much, Jonathan!

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Jairo's avatar

Happy birthday!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Thank you! ❤️

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Jaime Derringer's avatar

Happy birthday and thank you for writing this. I feel so seen, and I also feel better prepared for my 50s!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Thanks Jaime! ❤️

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Yuezhong's avatar

Happy birthday, Jenna! This is such a lovely piece I'll keep coming back to!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Thank you, Yuezhong! 🫶

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Tammi's avatar

Happy Birthday! My 55th year is revealing some of the most amazing surprises and joy. Wishing you all the best this year and life has to offer.

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Jenna Park's avatar

Tammi, thank you! And that is so interesting to hear. I'm starting to look forward to this age!

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Deirdre McMennamin's avatar

Happy Birthday! I turned 56 in December. It is just shocking to me still, lol. It feels so old I just can't comprehend it. The worst is when you have to fill out an age range because it either ends at 54 or 55. All of a sudden I'm with 65 year olds?! Sheesh.

I'm with you in knowing what I don't want but not what I do, and I wish discovering it was as easy as taking off makeup (which I'm not ready to do anyway!). I do feel that with age has come a comfort that I didn't have when I was younger, of being who I am I guess. Maybe that's what she's talking about.

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Jenna Park's avatar

I know what you mean. Mid 50s does feel so old, and YES! I keep thinking about the fact that I've moved out of this age range and up the next bracket!

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Gizella's avatar

Happy Birthday! So no cake? Dietary restrictions are a real bummer, I feel you. I too have been fascinated with Pamela Anderson's journey. I'm starting to be a little more accepting of certain parts of aging: greys, my menobelly, wrinkles. What do they say, Aging is Living? I sure don't feel 25, and for me, that is a good thing. Wishing you a fabulous year!

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Jenna Park's avatar

Oh I have "cheat" days and have relaxed my strict diet a bit for a few weeks after all my bloodwork. But for other reasons, no cake tomorrow. I'm hoping for one later though. Thanks for the birthday wishes!

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Julia Bedell's avatar

Happy Birthday Jenna! May you choose whatever level of relevance you desire

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Jenna Park's avatar

Ha, I love it re: whatever level of relevance I desire. Thank you, Julia ❤️

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Bryan Garcia's avatar

Happy birthday, Jenna! I hope that you have a wonderful day! And that the year ahead of you brings you clarity on what you're looking for, and that you can live in accordance with those desires. Thanks for sharing this thoughtful reflection on what it means to celebrate this Angel Number birthday today and everything that has led up to this point.

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Jenna Park's avatar

Bryan, thank you! Always appreciate your thoughtful comments. ❤️

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