I didn't get birthday parties every year growing up, I only had about 2 or 3 actually. But when I went to college I decided I wanted to celebrate my birthdays with all of my friends.
Since i was 10 or 12, or maybe even younger, I've had fried rice on my birthday. It's my family's recipe so no one really knows how to make it, so I make it for everyone else.
Every year it's gotten a little bigger, and I love it. I invite everyone I know and I make fried rice for everyone, and usually get yelled at for making my own dinner.
This year was no different, I invited everyone and I had friends who live a few hours away even drive up, it made me so happy. Every year I can't believe how many amazing friends I have. And I think that's the greatest birthday present of all, a reminder of how loved I am.
We all need reminders like that, I think. We all have people that love us, and I don't care who you are, there is at least one person who loves you and cares about you.
I feel selfish, because I LOVE having my birthday, so I can be surrounded by people I love.
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