Birthdays have always been important to me. I get excited about celebrating the milestones. I love reflecting on past accomplishments and dreaming about future ones for the year ahead. Having a December birthday comes with challenges, though. Growing up, I would get birthday presents with holiday wrapping paper or a combined 2 in 1 deal. It was often overshadowed by the season and I would have to choose between attending holiday parties, celebrating my birthday, or combining it all into one. Because of this, my family has always made my birthday a big deal and I have continued this into…