While a birthday is always more fun spending it with those you love, don't feel that it's not special just because you're by yourself. Spend the day doing something enjoyable. Whether it's being outside, exercising, going shopping, reading a book, listening to music, do something that makes you genuinely happy.
And maybe you can still have a celebration with others when they return. Happy birthday!
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