Найсмішніші меми тижня: чумовий Путін, кролячий вождь Пушилін, алкогольна Росія

Спершу присоромили "надмогутнього" господаря Кремля журналісти видання Times, які помістили його на обкладинку поряд з американським лідером Дональдом Трампом, російським олігархом Віктором Вексельбергом і американським політтехнологом Полом Манафортом.

Зауважимо, що усіх вищезазначених персон зобразили у вигляді матрьошок, найбільшою з яких виявилася фігурка Трампа. Дещо меншими вийшли іграшки-портрети Вексельберга та Манафорта. Натомість Путін став найменшою матрьошкою всередині інших іграшок.

Додамо, що головною темою номера стали взаємини Москви та Вашингтона під час президентських виборів у США у 2016 році.

"Усі люди царя. Як олігархи Путіна увійшли до команди Трампа", – написано на обкладинці TIME.

Матрьошка-Путін на обкладинці журналу Time

Також російський лідер потрапив у незручну ситуацію під час Євразійського жіночого форуму, і, здавалось б, нічого у цьому немає – Путін в оточенні жінок, однак політолог Олексій Голобуцький порівняв його із Гітлером.

Крім того, користувачі коментуючи, світлини з цього заходу, вкотре згадали про малий зріст Путіна.

Новий очільник так званої "ДНР" Денис Пушилін – уже сам собою є неоднозначним фактом. Однак, його візит на кролеферму в окупованій Макіївці ще більше підігрів користувачів мережі.

До прикладу, один із юзерів покепкував, що раніше псевдореспубліку очолював "курмаршал" Олександр Захарченко (натякаючи, що до "кар'єри" бойовика той займався продажем курятини), а тепер – "кролмаршал" Денис Пушилін.

"Це вам не захаровські кури. "ДонКрол" сподівається, що Денис Володимирович особисто допоможе їм у збільшенні поголів'я кроликів", – зауважив Necro Mancer.

Російські депутати задля здоров’я наці та наведення ладу в алкогольній галузі планують запровадити "сухий закон". Зокрема, з такою пропозицією до міністра охорони здоров'я РФ звернувся скандальний депутат Держдуми Росії Віталій Мілонов.

Як переконує політик, такий крок змінить систему роздрібного продажу алкоголю та рекламу алкогольних продуктів. Він також зазначає, що необхідно затвердити стратегію боротьби з алкоголізацією населення.

За словами Мілонова, варто вдаватися до "безжалісних" заходів, оскільки за останні 25 років рівень споживання алкоголю у Росії зріс в кілька разів. Окремою проблемою депутат вважає алкоголізм серед дітей.

Звісно, на таку ініціативу скандального бурхливо відреагували у мережі.

"Не можна – протверезіють, біда буде", – іронічно наголошують користувачі.

Дехто ж запропонував скандальному депутату перестати вживати алкоголь під час робочого дня або ж звернутись до психотерапевта.

33-річний американець Ден Клей у соціальних мережах прославивився тим, що пародіює стиль головної героїня серіалу "Секс і місто" Керрі Бредшоу.

Зауважимо, що кмітливий пародист працює консультантом зі стратегії та інновацій в одній з компаній Нью-Йорка, щоправда водночас є давнім прихильником стрічки. Крім того, він живе недалеко від того місця, де за сюжетом знімала квартиру Керрі, відтак свої кумедні фотосесії часто влаштовує прямо на її вулиці за адресою 68 Perry Street West Village.

Додамо, що на чоловіка в Instagram є підписаною також сама Сара Джессіка Паркер, яка власне й зіграла Бредшоу. Акторка навіть іноді коментує його колажі, які Ден супроводжує цитатою з улюбленого серіалу.

Meanwhile back in Manhattan, I was heading to a midtown brunch to debut a midriff top. As I waited to be picked up, I started thinking: On the road to love, some of us are stuck on the sidewalk. Single. But that doesn't have to be sad. When life gives you “meh,” make a-meh-zing. When life gives you crap plaid, make a crop top. And when life gives you "single," make it sensational. I couldn't help but wonder: Is being single the new summer vacation? Hot, steamy, fun and free from responsibility? And in the age of 10,000 Netflix options and a ZipCar on every corner, could singledom—with all its choice, freedom and flexibility—be the ultimate status symbol? After all...Not all Dorothies are lost. Who needs a Tin Man when you have Tom Ford and the Wizard of Ozcar de la Renta? Some Dorothies are just happy explorers in sparkly slippers, skipping from brick to brick with courage, heart and brains. Single by fate. Sexy by nature. Smiling by choice. #CarrieDragshaw

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MARC X DRAGSHAW (Part 2 / 3) Meanwhile across town, I was testing my theory that wearing flowers makes you flourish. In your Marc, get set, go. Still, I couldn't help but wonder: Could I ever bloom from a Poppy to a Delevingne? Or, on the road to runway model, would I break down at highway hooker? Maybe change is like a man: if it’s going to be good, at some point it’s got to be hard. And maybe life is like a photo shoot. It's full of mistakes and bad angles, but as soon as you see yourself in the right light, you start to feel fabulous. ....to be continued #CarrieDragshaw ———————— TODAY ONLY 2-For-1 SPECIAL BONUS MINI-CAPTION ️ I couldn’t help but wonder: Was our relationship like a poncho? Comfortable, Big, and only good south of the border. ———————— This week we’re reimagining current season @marcjacobs as classic Carrie looks. Hope you get a few smiles See you tomorrow for the grand finale & my favorite one!!!

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A wise poet once said, “All the world’s a stage.” Maybe that’s why there’s so much drama. As I strolled around the kingdom of Manhattan—a drag queen dressed like a prom queen acting like a drama queen—I started thinking about royalty. In medieval times, rulers would wage war over petty jealousies and slight provocations. Were modern times really any different? Our screens exploded with screaming matches and Twitter clapbacks and backstabbing frenemies. Somewhere, it seemed, we decided that having a complicated life makes you more interesting. Having haters makes you important. Still, I couldn’t help but wonder: Are some fights better left unfought? Sure, mountains over mole hills makes for high-ratings reality TV, but maybe actual reality is better if you just flow with it. Maybe the new kings in the court of emotions could be kindness and humility. In modern-day New York, one of the most insulting adjectives is “basic.” But maybe it was time go back to the basics: Don’t fight. Don’t call people names. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Love the people who love you. Don’t pay too much attention to the people who don’t. And when in doubt, be kind. You never regret kindness. That day, I decided to leave the drama to the costume department. After all, you can dress like a prom queen without acting like a high schooler, and you can live a very happy life if you stop looking for reasons to be upset. Real housewives might fight, but real queens fix each other’s crowns. #CarrieDragshaw _______________ Happy Fashion Week Today’s caption/picture combo was inspired by a “Dear Carrie” question. Link in bio for the full answer, and a bunch more, covering everything from first dates to lost friendships. Sending lots and lots of love

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In life, sometimes when you look ahead, all you see is your past. Your future gets crowded with coulda woulda shouldas and maybe-next-time exes. As I stood in the market looking at a sea of foreign spices, I saw something sweet and familiar: Aidan. I couldn’t help but wonder: Inside every confident, forward-looking woman, was a part of her heart looking back wondering “What If?” Maybe life is like a crowded market in Abu Dhabi. It’s more than a little bazaar. You never know what you’re going to find, and there are so many paths it’s easy to get lost. But sometimes, if you have a perfectly cooked meal waiting for you at home, it’s best not to pick up anything at the market. Plus, New Yorkers travel with enough baggage already. Everyone loves adventure, but maybe life’s biggest adventure is loving someone so much you forget the old “What Ifs.” After all, when one Dior closes, another opens. And the other could be Big. #CarrieDragshaw

A post shared by Carrie Dragshaw (@dan_clay) on Mar 16, 2017 at 4:59am PDT

It’s my birthday :) Last year I was alone at Il Cantinori, so this year I wanted to lighten up and have a lil’ silly fun. So please indulge me as we revisit the plotline when the politician wanted Carrie to pee on him. And thank you for everything - y’all make every day feel like a birthday. Here’s Carrie: ️ To pee or not to pee, that was my conundrum. In your 30s, you learn to expect a lot of showers: baby showers, bridal showers, wedding showers. But could I take a rain check on the Golden Shower? As I looked out at my kinky comptroller, I tried to have an open mind about the bladder proposition, but I was still undecided. Most politicians want you to stop a leak, not take a leak. But this political wizz-kid wanted something very different from my ballot box. I couldn’t help but wonder: If I didn’t tinkle-tinkle on his little star, would our relationship end up in the toilet? Just when you think you’ve found the perfect guy, Tricky Dick asks you to unleash your Watergate. Urine trouble, Jackie O. But then I had a thought: Maybe fetishes are like family reunions. Everyone has their own, and if you really love someone, you join their party. Who knows, you might just have a piddle bit of fun. #CarrieDragshaw

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Once upon a time, we went on dates to see if we wanted to have sex. Now we have sex to see if we want to go on dates. As I stood downtown waiting for a text from my Tinder match, I couldn’t help but wonder: Did we lose something when dating went digital? When we tossed flip phones for smart phones, did dating get dumb? Sure, we get more dates -- but are we becoming worse daters? After all, women used to get passionate love letters. Now, we get poorly lit dick pics. We’re drowning in a sea of “sup?” and “u up?” Generations before had time for romance. We don’t even have time for spelling. Was I the only one left who wanted to be woo’ed and not just screw’ed? As I reflected on the grind of Grindr, I had a thought: Maybe I wasn’t really upset with the world wide web, but more upset with my swirled up head—Validation from mindlessly matching. Connections who suddenly disconnected. Addicted to the process of finding a date but never invested enough to settle on one. Somewhere between judgmental and insecure, I was trapped. Maybe that’s why they call your phone a cell. Did I need to log off to break free, or could a new perspective take the sting out of Bumble and keep the door open on Hinge? Either way, maybe the most important lesson of all these new apps was nothing new at all: When you’re looking for your match, don’t lose sight of yourself. #CarrieDragshaw _______________ COMMUNITY POLL: I’m super curious your thoughts. Have apps made dating BETTER‍♀️, WORSE‍♀️, or ‍♀️ ?

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Life is full of labels. Dior, Chanel. Normal, Weird. Democrat, Republican. Masculine, Feminine. And life can be a little simpler if you just pick a side. As I stood searching for a cab, I had a thought: Maybe someone would pick me up if I was a little easier to understand. I couldn’t help but wonder: Even in the Big Apple, was it better to think INside the box? To smooth your edges to fit their expectations? Or are some of us just meant to mix colors? U-nited state with red & blue? After all, some of the best inventions started as contrasts: Prada Sport. Discount Luxury. Athleisure. Golden Doodles. Mermaids. Maybe life should be less about square pegs & round holes, and more about making your own shape. Defying category. Because the future is built by butch queens, femme daddies, modern families, strong women, sensitive men, chubby models, sexy feminists, nerdy athletes, driven stoners, friendly exes, lovable weirdos, and sissy little boys who turned their Superman cape into a skirt. I guess some girls aren't meant to fit inside categories. They're meant to break the rules, bust the boxes, burst their bubbles, and dare to live by love, not labels. #CarrieDragshaw

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Today is my actual birthday! And unlike Carrie on her 35th, I have never in my entire life felt less alone. There's not a Thank You big enough to express how much it all means to me. Now here's Carrie. It can be scary to be alone with your thoughts. Table for one, Fettuccine Afraid-o. Dessert? No Sor-bae, just Tirami-so-lonely. As I sat dejected at my empty birthday party, I started thinking about thinking. Why was the voice inside our head so often negative? We beat ourselves up over imperfections, focus too much on our flaws, compare & despair with the ones who are already married, always skinny, also rich, or almost perfect. I couldn't help but wonder: Did I need to break up with the voice inside my head? If my inner monologue were a pasta at Il Cantinori, would I send it back for being cold and salty? That birthday I didn't make a wish, I made a promise: to love myself more. To make my inner voice less like an emotionally abusive boyfriend and more like a totally supportive best friend, or an optimistic grandma: building you up, encouraging you to try new things, reminding you how pretty you are without makeup and telling you to have that second slice of cake. Because life's your party and you can cry if you want to... but you can smile if you try to. So maybe alone isn't such a bad way to spend your birthday. After all, the most exciting, challenging, significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find a way to love yourself more—well that's the greatest birthday gift of all. #CarrieDragshaw

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Спершу присоромили "надмогутнього" господаря Кремля журналісти видання Times, які помістили його на обкладинку поряд з американським лідером Дональдом Трампом, російським олігархом Віктором Вексельбергом і американським політтехнологом Полом Манафортом.

Зауважимо, що усіх вищезазначених персон зобразили у вигляді матрьошок, найбільшою з яких виявилася фігурка Трампа. Дещо меншими вийшли іграшки-портрети Вексельберга та Манафорта. Натомість Путін став найменшою матрьошкою всередині інших іграшок.

Додамо, що головною темою номера стали взаємини Москви та Вашингтона під час президентських виборів у США у 2016 році.

"Усі люди царя. Як олігархи Путіна увійшли до команди Трампа", – написано на обкладинці TIME.

Матрьошка-Путін на обкладинці журналу Time

Також російський лідер потрапив у незручну ситуацію під час Євразійського жіночого форуму, і, здавалось б, нічого у цьому немає – Путін в оточенні жінок, однак політолог Олексій Голобуцький порівняв його із Гітлером.

Крім того, користувачі коментуючи, світлини з цього заходу, вкотре згадали про малий зріст Путіна.

Новий очільник так званої "ДНР" Денис Пушилін – уже сам собою є неоднозначним фактом. Однак, його візит на кролеферму в окупованій Макіївці ще більше підігрів користувачів мережі.

До прикладу, один із юзерів покепкував, що раніше псевдореспубліку очолював "курмаршал" Олександр Захарченко (натякаючи, що до "кар'єри" бойовика той займався продажем курятини), а тепер – "кролмаршал" Денис Пушилін.

"Це вам не захаровські кури. "ДонКрол" сподівається, що Денис Володимирович особисто допоможе їм у збільшенні поголів'я кроликів", – зауважив Necro Mancer.

Російські депутати задля здоров’я наці та наведення ладу в алкогольній галузі планують запровадити "сухий закон". Зокрема, з такою пропозицією до міністра охорони здоров'я РФ звернувся скандальний депутат Держдуми Росії Віталій Мілонов.

Як переконує політик, такий крок змінить систему роздрібного продажу алкоголю та рекламу алкогольних продуктів. Він також зазначає, що необхідно затвердити стратегію боротьби з алкоголізацією населення.

За словами Мілонова, варто вдаватися до "безжалісних" заходів, оскільки за останні 25 років рівень споживання алкоголю у Росії зріс в кілька разів. Окремою проблемою депутат вважає алкоголізм серед дітей.

Звісно, на таку ініціативу скандального бурхливо відреагували у мережі.

"Не можна – протверезіють, біда буде", – іронічно наголошують користувачі.

Дехто ж запропонував скандальному депутату перестати вживати алкоголь під час робочого дня або ж звернутись до психотерапевта.

33-річний американець Ден Клей у соціальних мережах прославивився тим, що пародіює стиль головної героїня серіалу "Секс і місто" Керрі Бредшоу.

Зауважимо, що кмітливий пародист працює консультантом зі стратегії та інновацій в одній з компаній Нью-Йорка, щоправда водночас є давнім прихильником стрічки. Крім того, він живе недалеко від того місця, де за сюжетом знімала квартиру Керрі, відтак свої кумедні фотосесії часто влаштовує прямо на її вулиці за адресою 68 Perry Street West Village.

Додамо, що на чоловіка в Instagram є підписаною також сама Сара Джессіка Паркер, яка власне й зіграла Бредшоу. Акторка навіть іноді коментує його колажі, які Ден супроводжує цитатою з улюбленого серіалу.

Meanwhile back in Manhattan, I was heading to a midtown brunch to debut a midriff top. As I waited to be picked up, I started thinking: On the road to love, some of us are stuck on the sidewalk. Single. But that doesn't have to be sad. When life gives you “meh,” make a-meh-zing. When life gives you crap plaid, make a crop top. And when life gives you "single," make it sensational. I couldn't help but wonder: Is being single the new summer vacation? Hot, steamy, fun and free from responsibility? And in the age of 10,000 Netflix options and a ZipCar on every corner, could singledom—with all its choice, freedom and flexibility—be the ultimate status symbol? After all...Not all Dorothies are lost. Who needs a Tin Man when you have Tom Ford and the Wizard of Ozcar de la Renta? Some Dorothies are just happy explorers in sparkly slippers, skipping from brick to brick with courage, heart and brains. Single by fate. Sexy by nature. Smiling by choice. #CarrieDragshaw

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MARC X DRAGSHAW (Part 2 / 3) Meanwhile across town, I was testing my theory that wearing flowers makes you flourish. In your Marc, get set, go. Still, I couldn't help but wonder: Could I ever bloom from a Poppy to a Delevingne? Or, on the road to runway model, would I break down at highway hooker? Maybe change is like a man: if it’s going to be good, at some point it’s got to be hard. And maybe life is like a photo shoot. It's full of mistakes and bad angles, but as soon as you see yourself in the right light, you start to feel fabulous. ....to be continued #CarrieDragshaw ———————— TODAY ONLY 2-For-1 SPECIAL BONUS MINI-CAPTION ️ I couldn’t help but wonder: Was our relationship like a poncho? Comfortable, Big, and only good south of the border. ———————— This week we’re reimagining current season @marcjacobs as classic Carrie looks. Hope you get a few smiles See you tomorrow for the grand finale & my favorite one!!!

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A wise poet once said, “All the world’s a stage.” Maybe that’s why there’s so much drama. As I strolled around the kingdom of Manhattan—a drag queen dressed like a prom queen acting like a drama queen—I started thinking about royalty. In medieval times, rulers would wage war over petty jealousies and slight provocations. Were modern times really any different? Our screens exploded with screaming matches and Twitter clapbacks and backstabbing frenemies. Somewhere, it seemed, we decided that having a complicated life makes you more interesting. Having haters makes you important. Still, I couldn’t help but wonder: Are some fights better left unfought? Sure, mountains over mole hills makes for high-ratings reality TV, but maybe actual reality is better if you just flow with it. Maybe the new kings in the court of emotions could be kindness and humility. In modern-day New York, one of the most insulting adjectives is “basic.” But maybe it was time go back to the basics: Don’t fight. Don’t call people names. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Love the people who love you. Don’t pay too much attention to the people who don’t. And when in doubt, be kind. You never regret kindness. That day, I decided to leave the drama to the costume department. After all, you can dress like a prom queen without acting like a high schooler, and you can live a very happy life if you stop looking for reasons to be upset. Real housewives might fight, but real queens fix each other’s crowns. #CarrieDragshaw _______________ Happy Fashion Week Today’s caption/picture combo was inspired by a “Dear Carrie” question. Link in bio for the full answer, and a bunch more, covering everything from first dates to lost friendships. Sending lots and lots of love

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In life, sometimes when you look ahead, all you see is your past. Your future gets crowded with coulda woulda shouldas and maybe-next-time exes. As I stood in the market looking at a sea of foreign spices, I saw something sweet and familiar: Aidan. I couldn’t help but wonder: Inside every confident, forward-looking woman, was a part of her heart looking back wondering “What If?” Maybe life is like a crowded market in Abu Dhabi. It’s more than a little bazaar. You never know what you’re going to find, and there are so many paths it’s easy to get lost. But sometimes, if you have a perfectly cooked meal waiting for you at home, it’s best not to pick up anything at the market. Plus, New Yorkers travel with enough baggage already. Everyone loves adventure, but maybe life’s biggest adventure is loving someone so much you forget the old “What Ifs.” After all, when one Dior closes, another opens. And the other could be Big. #CarrieDragshaw

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It’s my birthday :) Last year I was alone at Il Cantinori, so this year I wanted to lighten up and have a lil’ silly fun. So please indulge me as we revisit the plotline when the politician wanted Carrie to pee on him. And thank you for everything - y’all make every day feel like a birthday. Here’s Carrie: ️ To pee or not to pee, that was my conundrum. In your 30s, you learn to expect a lot of showers: baby showers, bridal showers, wedding showers. But could I take a rain check on the Golden Shower? As I looked out at my kinky comptroller, I tried to have an open mind about the bladder proposition, but I was still undecided. Most politicians want you to stop a leak, not take a leak. But this political wizz-kid wanted something very different from my ballot box. I couldn’t help but wonder: If I didn’t tinkle-tinkle on his little star, would our relationship end up in the toilet? Just when you think you’ve found the perfect guy, Tricky Dick asks you to unleash your Watergate. Urine trouble, Jackie O. But then I had a thought: Maybe fetishes are like family reunions. Everyone has their own, and if you really love someone, you join their party. Who knows, you might just have a piddle bit of fun. #CarrieDragshaw

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Once upon a time, we went on dates to see if we wanted to have sex. Now we have sex to see if we want to go on dates. As I stood downtown waiting for a text from my Tinder match, I couldn’t help but wonder: Did we lose something when dating went digital? When we tossed flip phones for smart phones, did dating get dumb? Sure, we get more dates -- but are we becoming worse daters? After all, women used to get passionate love letters. Now, we get poorly lit dick pics. We’re drowning in a sea of “sup?” and “u up?” Generations before had time for romance. We don’t even have time for spelling. Was I the only one left who wanted to be woo’ed and not just screw’ed? As I reflected on the grind of Grindr, I had a thought: Maybe I wasn’t really upset with the world wide web, but more upset with my swirled up head—Validation from mindlessly matching. Connections who suddenly disconnected. Addicted to the process of finding a date but never invested enough to settle on one. Somewhere between judgmental and insecure, I was trapped. Maybe that’s why they call your phone a cell. Did I need to log off to break free, or could a new perspective take the sting out of Bumble and keep the door open on Hinge? Either way, maybe the most important lesson of all these new apps was nothing new at all: When you’re looking for your match, don’t lose sight of yourself. #CarrieDragshaw _______________ COMMUNITY POLL: I’m super curious your thoughts. Have apps made dating BETTER‍♀️, WORSE‍♀️, or ‍♀️ ?

A post shared by Carrie Dragshaw (@dan_clay) on Mar 6, 2018 at 5:01am PST

Life is full of labels. Dior, Chanel. Normal, Weird. Democrat, Republican. Masculine, Feminine. And life can be a little simpler if you just pick a side. As I stood searching for a cab, I had a thought: Maybe someone would pick me up if I was a little easier to understand. I couldn’t help but wonder: Even in the Big Apple, was it better to think INside the box? To smooth your edges to fit their expectations? Or are some of us just meant to mix colors? U-nited state with red & blue? After all, some of the best inventions started as contrasts: Prada Sport. Discount Luxury. Athleisure. Golden Doodles. Mermaids. Maybe life should be less about square pegs & round holes, and more about making your own shape. Defying category. Because the future is built by butch queens, femme daddies, modern families, strong women, sensitive men, chubby models, sexy feminists, nerdy athletes, driven stoners, friendly exes, lovable weirdos, and sissy little boys who turned their Superman cape into a skirt. I guess some girls aren't meant to fit inside categories. They're meant to break the rules, bust the boxes, burst their bubbles, and dare to live by love, not labels. #CarrieDragshaw

A post shared by Carrie Dragshaw (@dan_clay) on Aug 29, 2017 at 4:58am PDT

Today is my actual birthday! And unlike Carrie on her 35th, I have never in my entire life felt less alone. There's not a Thank You big enough to express how much it all means to me. Now here's Carrie. It can be scary to be alone with your thoughts. Table for one, Fettuccine Afraid-o. Dessert? No Sor-bae, just Tirami-so-lonely. As I sat dejected at my empty birthday party, I started thinking about thinking. Why was the voice inside our head so often negative? We beat ourselves up over imperfections, focus too much on our flaws, compare & despair with the ones who are already married, always skinny, also rich, or almost perfect. I couldn't help but wonder: Did I need to break up with the voice inside my head? If my inner monologue were a pasta at Il Cantinori, would I send it back for being cold and salty? That birthday I didn't make a wish, I made a promise: to love myself more. To make my inner voice less like an emotionally abusive boyfriend and more like a totally supportive best friend, or an optimistic grandma: building you up, encouraging you to try new things, reminding you how pretty you are without makeup and telling you to have that second slice of cake. Because life's your party and you can cry if you want to... but you can smile if you try to. So maybe alone isn't such a bad way to spend your birthday. After all, the most exciting, challenging, significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find a way to love yourself more—well that's the greatest birthday gift of all. #CarrieDragshaw

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