Birthday

So I have a birthday coming up soon.
Some people really take birthdays seriously. Some people get depressed at the mere thought of tacking on another year. I think some people try to make a big deal about it not being a big deal because deep down they want it to be a big deal. Some people start planning their birthday a month out. They want everyone to know and everyone to participate. Blah...
Me? I just want a nice dinner. I can do without the phone calls or the gifts. I just want to consume a half-way decent meal in peace. That's all. Pretty simple really. Simple but it isn't what I always get. I even had one birthday on a riverboat. That was a pretty good birthday, at least the parts I remember.
Anyway, this year I'm getting a good dinner if I have to take myself, by God.