This week’s vlog is basically me easing into my 28th birthday in the most “real life” way possible—productive work days, random little errands, and then a very honest weight gain chat. I talk through where my head’s been at with body changes and just trying to be kinder to myself instead of spiraling. It’s not a dramatic “before and after,” it’s more like: this is what I’m noticing, this is how it’s making me feel, and this is what I’m doing to keep it all in perspective. And then… the surprises start. Jezzel hits me with an early birthday surprise (yes, I cry), and the actual birthday day is genuinely one of my favorites I’ve had in a while. There are thoughtful gifts, the cutest framed itinerary, and a full day of my comfort things—coffee, a hike, a massage, and dinner at Mozza. It’s a mix of cozy, sentimental, and fun, and it honestly reminded me that the best birthdays aren’t about doing the most—they’re about feeling loved and doing what you actually enjoy.