Around my birthday, I have 2 trends. The first is somewhat funny to me. I buy all new make-up. I try it out and then promptly don't wear it unless I feel gross, but not too gross.
The other trend isn't so funny to me. I get quiet. I'm not normally a quiet person. I'm pretty open and bold with my opinions. I'm not particularly quiet about every day expression. However, around my birthday for the past couple of years, I get quiet. I want the TV quieter, and startle more easily at loud noises. I also pull back a bit emotionally from people. I feel like I just want to cave up and hide until the warm comes back.
This is moderately disturbing to me.
Me
Nick calls this my serious face. I'm really just trying not to look like an idiot.