I have a birthday assignment for you! Instead of you feeling humiliated at home alone I have a task for you in public! Pick a nice place to make a reservation for JUST you. Make it as desperate and sad and pathetic when you call them. Make sure you mention it will be your birthday and that you are all alone.

You are going to make sure you tell them it is your birthday when you go. I want it to look so sad that people actually feel bad for you. Happy birthday!