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How to Have a Happy Birthday

1. Do not wake up early.
2. When you do wake up, don't get out of bed right away.
3. Eat leftover Halloween candy for breakfast.
4. Work on writing.
5. ... but don't work too hard on writing.
6. Don't work too hard on anything, for that matter.
7. Spend time with friends.
8. Eat cake.
9. Do not let yourself worry about what anyone else thinks.