Today is my birthday πŸ₯³πŸ˜·πŸŽ‚ anyone else celebrate a birthday during Covid?

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My birthday was on Sunday and everyone here wished me a birthday it was the best thing ever given I'm very far away from my family and friends and quarantine. Sooo

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR OP
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Hope you have a wonderful birthday, OP. Try having a zoom call with family and friends, if not we're always here!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY yep. decided to postpone until next year

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πŸ‘‹ I had a pretty good one, my family sang me happy birthday good food chill day at home and hung out with friends via video at night

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Happy birthday! Order a takeout, don't forget the cake 🍰!!

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Happy birthday

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Happy birthday! I celebrated mine in quarantine as well.

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Happy birthday!!!

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Happy Birthday! Had mine on Tuesday. Took the day off and had a group video chat with my family here and overseas. Will definitely celebrate with friends later.

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Happy Birthday cheers OP! Yeah we had a family virtual bday party last Friday - playing mahjong, karaoke, wine, all had noodle dishes, and blew cake together. That is covid Friday night party.

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Happy birthday πŸŽ‚

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Happy birthday !!!

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Happy birthday! Wishing you all the best! πŸ₯‚

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Happy birthday πŸŽ‚πŸŽˆπŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰

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My son turned 21 today. Trying our best to make it fun, but seriously, hanging out with parents and little sister probably not ideal for him. Hope yours is special - you will always remember it!!.

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Happy birthday

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