In the glory: 20 things you only understand if you are a huge fan of your own birthday

A very good morning and congratulations on my birthday. Today is your girl's birthday and since the moment my alarm went off, I've dropped ’yes, but it's my birthday today, so...’ about ten to twenty times. And although I may not have taken the day off on my birthday and had my phone on sleep mode since 00:00, after twenty-seven years I can't ignore it any longer: I'm slightly obsessed with my birthday. And please don't tell me I'm the only one who secretly identifies in these kinds of situations. I mean: are there really people who never celebrate their birthday?

1. You want to be free on your birthday to do only fun things, regardless of the fact that it's Monday, it's pouring rain, and everyone is at work.

2. You don't understand why others prefer to skip their birthday. How is that possible?

3. You know all the famous people and celebrities who are also celebrating on your special day.

4. You use your birth date as a standard in all passwords and PIN codes. Oh happy day!

5. You shop like crazy because your inbox is overflowing with extra birthday discount codes that you, of course, signed up for well in advance.

6. Your wishlist has been ready for months.

7. Your invitations are super Pinterest-proof.

8. You are definitely not going on vacation during your birthday.

9. You wear something new. That's just the #1 birthday rule.

10. You expect at least breakfast in bed.

11. At 00:00 you have your phone ready for the first congratulations.

12. You organize the best parties that you spend way too much money on.

13. You expect everyone to know that it's your day.

14. You repeat ’yes, but it's my birthday today, so...’ about a hundred times.’

15. You've been counting down for about a month or two (three, four, five...).

16. Ideally, you celebrate your birthday spread over a few days. The day itself, a dinner for the family, drinks at the office, and of course a big party for your friends.

17. You treat like Oprah Winfrey. Wedding cake? No way, this is your 27th birthday cake.

18. Your ’It's my birthday, bitches’ Instagram post has been ready for days to go live exactly at 00:00.

19. Your birth date slash month slash year is definitely your lucky number.

20. You're always a bit disappointed the day after your birthday. Here we go again... Another 364 days to count down, guys...