My group of college friends and I turn a specific number birthday this year. I usually send silly cards or slightly obnoxious ones. I am refraining from that this year in the hopes that I won't get any of those cards (or a black balloon arrangement sent to work) back in return.

Plus, I am not the FIRST one in the group to have a birthday, thank goodness. As long as someone else goes first, I think I am okay with this.

Who am I kidding, I'm not okay with it, but what is the alternative?