Hey! Here's my birthday thoughts for the past year in retrospect. True adversity brings people together in unique, irreplaceable ways.Celebrating the good times is more enjoyable with others.Living with a significant other is different than having a roommate.It takes years to build strong friendships, but single decisions can damage relationships.It feels good to tell friends how much they mean to you, and hearing it back is even better. Caring for a dog is a large but rewarding responsibilit...