An even number

I'm afraid I've got birthday today and the weather couldn't be worse...
There's not much to say apart from the fact that I miss celebrating this day with my parents and my brother. Although it might sound childish, we always used to buy a nice cake and a bottle of chamapgne, and clink our glasses enjoying this special time we had for each other. A friends party followed the day after.
Now it's different - your friends abroad become your family in the best case. Sometimes I wish I were at home... ;)