Happy Birthday to you! It's a time when you can reconnect with friends that you haven't spoken to in a while and when your birth into the world is celebrated. Nick Miller, who is a character from the TV show "New Girl, has had a hard time growing into the person he wanted to be. As a writer, I found that I could relate to some of his experiences (even though he's a fictional character). So here's to you and your birthday from Nick Miller!

1. When something doesn't go as you had planned on your birthday.

2. Speaking of planning, it can be difficult to get everyone on the same page for a party.

3. But your friends always come through for you.

4. As you get older, some things may make more sense to you.

Like the fact that things don't always stay the same, but that something better may be on the way.

5. And on your 21st birthday, you get to legally drink alcohol!

6. You may not think you've accomplished much by the time another birthday rolls around, but you've come farther than you think.

7. Your birthday is your day to do whatever you choose.

8. But family parties can be embarrassing.

Nothing like bringing out the baby pictures and asking about your love life.

9. You may not have a significant other on your birthday, but that's okay. That just means more cake for you!

10. But if you are in a relationship, you can celebrate with them.

11. Then you realize that things might not always work out, but you get to celebrate another year of living.

12. You've made it to another year. Happy Birthday!