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I'm turning 40 this year and am so torn about my birthday. Do I go away with a small group of friends, host an intimate dinner party, or have a huge blow out? I'm an event planner by trade so I feel a lot of pressure to pull something magical off but I just got married in October so money is an issue.

I find that taking time Monday morning to map out my week really does help me. But I doubt I would ever be able to sneak in a movie during lunch. Who can take 2 hours for a lunch!?

Last year I came down with an awful virus that gave me a very high fever which caused me to faint. I woke up in a pool of my own blood (gross, I know) and ended up going to a neighbor's apartment while I waited for the ambulance. I had met her once since she had recently moved in. I didn't even know her name! But she was so helpful in my time of need and I really appreciate her kindness. I'm just glad I didn't bleed on her furniture.

I'm an apartment manager now and I see how people assume that their neighbors are annoying them on purpose. Most of the time it's a simple case of misunderstanding. The worst are noise wars where one tenant is turning up their music at top volume to teach another tenant a lesson (like when their tv is up too loud or something). Most things can be solved by having a simple conversation.

P.S. I hope no one ever folds my laundry. As much as I hate doing it, I don't want people touching my underwear.