it's funny how when you grow older, birthdays seem less significant. hey i'm a year older, so what? it just means i have gained a year more of experience to aid the maturity of my brain - for rational thinking - or i'm just a year closer to death. being 'legal 18' may be too glorified... it just means more laws are applicable to you now. either way u turn, u may get a lawsuit slapped up ur ass. ok, stop the morbid thoughts.
still, i thank all of those for the birthday wishes. it actually matters more that people remembered, rather than rushing out to buy last minute gifts. at this time of the year, at this point in my life (facing A's), the support from family and friends are way more important than any material belongings.