Summary
The author reflects on the significance of birthdays, comparing them to New Year's Eves, and shares a memorable 50th birthday experience while acknowledging a more subdued 54th birthday in quarantine, participating in a 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge.
Abstract
The article titled "A Selfie Dare" discusses the author's perspective on birthdays, likening them to New Year's Eves in that they can vary from being unforgettably amazing to uneventful or even overlooked. The author reminisces about a particularly memorable 50th birthday, juxtaposing it with the recent 54th birthday spent in solitary hotel quarantine due to the pandemic. Despite the quieter celebration, the author finds solace in introspection and continues to engage with the community through Mary Chang Story Writer's "6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge," which offers a new twist for August. The challenge, which usually revolves around summer themes, is flexibly interpreted by the author, who encourages participation from fellow writers and adrenaline junkies met on Medium, Alice Cunningham and Anne Bonfert.
Opinions
- The author views birthdays as significant milestones, similar to New Year's Eves, with the potential to be either highly memorable or easily forgotten.
- A memorable birthday is equated with an "adrenaline rush," while less memorable ones might be akin to "amateur night" or even go unnoticed.
- The author's 50th birthday is fondly remembered, indicating it was a highlight among past birthdays.
- The recent 54th birthday, spent in quarantine, is described as introspective and less about the adrenaline rush, yet the author accepts this as a natural part of life.
- Mary Chang Story Writer's flexibility with the "summer" aspect of the challenge is appreciated by the author, suggesting a supportive community atmosphere.
- The author tags Alice Cunningham and Anne Bonfert, indicating a sense of camaraderie and shared adventure with these fellow Medium writers.
- There is an open invitation for all to participate in the challenge, reflecting the author's inclusive approach to storytelling and community engagement.
