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Cynthia's 28th Birthday Gift List

It’s Gemini season, Mercury is in Reggaetón, and this spring has already sprung into summer heat.

This is the first year I am going to do something different for my birthday and I am going to celebrate in a way that feels right to me. I have made this gift list/guide because I love gifts and if you feel so inclined to get me gifts that is AWESOME!

Making this gift list gave me a lot of insight into what kind of activities I want to invest more in this summer. For me, the first half of 28 will hopefully be a lot of biking and hiking. I want to revamp my bike kit and customize my pure fix bike some more.

I also have a long list of books that I have been looking at and it’s pretty clear I want to deepen my musical hobbies as well.

Here are 22 our of the 28 things I have been eyeing for my 28th birthday.

  1. High-Rise Pocket Bike Short from Girlfriend Collective Size L in Plum and Black - $48

First of all, would I not look sick in these? Imagine, I am on my little sea foam green bike, you pull up next to me at a light, I glance over and wink before I take off and I leave you in the dust. The last thing you hear is the cumbia music bumping from my speaker and that is your last memory of me.

A lot of the items on my list are bike themed. I am trying to spruce up my biking this summer!

I currently have one pair of bike shorts and I love them, but I definitely need a few in rotation.

I also need to get some matching tops! So in general a gift card would be nice.

 

2. Baboon to the Moon Fannypack (3l) in Purple or Black. - $60

Again, this is for my biking as well as everyday use. Listen, as a Gemini sun and Virgo rising, not only do I need to be carrying a book and notepad on me, I also need o be carrying a small first aid kit because I must be prepared for all things. I have been eyeing Baboon to the Moon’s products for a couple years now and I wish I had gotten the special edition CDMX print!

 

3. Supacaz Prizmatik Tape in Prizmatik Pink - $45

Do I need to say more? Comfort grip the absorbs shock and eliminates my wrists getting sore from riding over pot holes?

And I get to look cool? Yes, this has been on my list for awhile. I am between this one and the hologram color which would be SO COOL!

If this doesn’t work, I also have been eyeing this bar tap from pure cycles (the same brand as my bike!).

 

4: Huldit U-Lock Holder - $28

As a Gemini, I hate committing. I value my freedom to change my mind (and my bike) at any moment. So this Huldit U-Lock Holder that velcros on and off is the perfect u-lock holder for me and any other person with commitment phobia.

 

I received this gift from Josh :)

5. HAIMIM Oil Slick Road Bike Pedals - $27

Of course I need oil slick bike pedals to match my beautiful oil slick water bottle cage on my sea foam green bike. Imagine, these with the tape? TO DIE FOR.

 

6. Topeak Pocket Rocket Mini Pump - $30

My bike tires have a Presta valve making them difficult to fill up on the road unless I have an adapter or have my own pump. I have been holding out to find one that is both great quality and compact so I can carry in my bike pack.

 

6. Nike SuperRep Cycle Indoor Cycling Shoes w/ Cleat Accessory in a 7.5 - $85 + $18

The apartment building I live in has a Peleton bike and membership and I want to stop falling off when I go and work out. It’s a simple as that. These are not only in one of my favorite color, they look SO comfortable. This is the cleat accessory, which BOOO tomato tomato, comes as a separate purchase.

 

7. REI Co-op Rainier Long line Rain Jacket Size M in Graystone - $120

My iconic blue fisherman raincoat is still working, but it is too stiff to wear while I am biking and it is starting to tear in parts of it. It is a vintage piece and I love it, but I think that it is only good for when I need to go on walks and not when I am out and about on the trail or biking.

This color is perfect!

 

8. REI Co-op Essential Rain Pants - Size L Petite - $60

Last year I got a bunch of outdoor gear and I was so pumped. I loved it all, but my body has since changed and I grew out of them. I didn’t realize how much I loved being able to go out when I actually had the gear to keep my dry, warm, and comfortable.

Also, imagine, me outdoors with my rain jacket and pants? Adorable.

 

This gift was sent to me by my dear friend and future rock star RN, Margaret! <3

9. All In Motion 24oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle - $20

I own this water bottle but like a true Gemini, I need one for my bike and one for my work bag. Because sporty mode me and business mode me deserve to stay hydrated.

Also, did you know that we tend to not be super hydrated because we don’t consume enough electrolytes? I tried these out and they just make your drink super fruity but they are pretty solid when you’re traveling or hiking!

 

10. UO Daily Pill Case - $10

Mental illness but make it fashion, you know?

 

My dad ordered this jacket for me. And I actually went with another color!

11. Cotopaxi Teca Calido Hooded Jacket Size M in Flower Crown - $150

Ok, get this, this jacket is reversible. If I want I can wear it with these big blocked colors and match with my new water bottle. Or I can flip it and it’s a beautiful cargo green color.

Either way, I will be turning heads on the trail.

 

12. Blackwing x Grovemade Desktop Caddy Kit - $120

These pencils are my number one favorite pencil. I love the design and the craftmanship that goes into making this beautiful writing device.

When this collaboration dropped, I freaked. Look at this desk caddy!

It’s BEAUTIFUL!

 
 

18. Cuisinart Easypop Hot Air Popcorn Maker - $40

Name a better snack. Like, please, I want to know.

I love popcorn and don’t like microwave popcorn. Why? Because I don’t like the texture of it unless it is the bagged popcorn.

I personally love the little metal popcorn popper for the stove where you turn it a lot but that’s too messy and takes too long.

 

19. Fender Houndstooth Guitar Strap - White - $23

When I first got my electric guitar, I got a cheap guitar strap. It’s been over a year and I want to replace it so that way I can shred in my apartment without the fear of dropping my guitar.

 

20. P-Touch Label Maker Tape (12mm) - $25

I am a Gemini sun and Virgo rising. I love having my things in ORDER. I love labeling things so I know what it is and I got a fancy label maker from sam’s club one year and it lives in the right drawer of my desk. I ran out of the thinner label tape so I have had to use this thicker tape that has sucked the life out of labeling things in my life.

 

I got this gift from my sweet friend, Rachel! My fellow reflective Cancer moon buddy … so thankful for our friend ship!

21. Intro Gua Sha Tool - Rose Quartz - $39

One thing that has been helpful for my terrible allergies has been facial massages. I learned about Gua Sha a few years ago and I do face massages with my hands, but I have been dreaming about getting my hands on an actual tool!

 

22. Fender Original Series Coil Guitar Cable, 30 ft - $45

My electric guitar is surf green and so I hope that this color doesn’t look too goofy with it, but it is one of my FAVORITE COLORS! I need a high quality cable cause the one I have works good, but I want to shred.