Birthdays always count, at least as a day to celebrate yourself and another year 'round the sun. Even if we don't get to keep the experiences, that doesn't mean we shouldn't have them!

[someone is very passionate about birthdays, it seems. that same someone? also passionate about helping others and planning events.]

You know, that's a great idea. I definitely think we should have some sort of buddy system to help others get used to what's happening here. There's a lot of information that gets thrown at us on day one, but when someone broke it down for me in a less formalised way, it all made sense! Or, as much sense as it can make. Count me in to help you however I can!