So two weeks ago, I turned 17 years old. It was a different kind of birthday because I couldn’t celebrate it like normal.

My parents and siblings made me a breakfast with croissants and strawberries. I got texts from my friends wishing me a happy birthday. And my grandparents video called me.

In the afternoon I had to go to school because I had to hand over my locker. I was a little nervous because a couple of friends didn’t wish me a happy birthday. I wasn’t surprised that they would forget my birthday because that’s what they did last year.

When I arrived at school, a couple of friends wished me a happy birthday. But there was one friend who I hoped would know it was my birthday. But she didn’t.

When I was leaving to go home, she caught that it was my birthday. She was very sorry and she apologize for forgetting it.

Let’s just say, a birthday is a great way to find out who your real friends are.

Would you tell someone it is your birthday or would you let them figure it out?