Athletic & Aware

Athletic & Aware

Reflecting on Another Trip Around the Sun

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

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Brian Hain
Dec 31, 2025
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Today is my birthday.

New Year’s Eve birthdays have always felt a little different. The world is busy closing tabs and opening champagne while I’m usually doing something quieter. Looking back. Taking stock. Letting the year and the life overlap for a moment.

It feels less like a celebration and more like letting the dust settle.

I’m turning 47 today. And …

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