I’ve noticed that a lot of people end up planning little virtual hangouts these days, not just for birthdays but for casual meetups too. Even something as simple as sharing photos or a funny video in a group chat can make someone’s day feel a bit brighter. And sometimes, just checking in regularly without a specific occasion builds those small connections that really matter. It’s the little gestures that count the most.

Last year I couldn’t make it to my sister’s birthday, and I was stressing over what to do. What helped a lot was sending her flowers through a service I found online. I used https://www.le-langage-des-fleurs.store/en/collections/flower-delivery-munich and picked a bouquet that felt really “her.” She loved it, and it felt like I was there in a small way. Sometimes adding a handwritten note makes it even more special.