history: No one showed up for my birthday. I was so alone. No one showed up for my birthday party. I was so alone and sad. That would be depressing_comma_ did you plan it yourself or did someone plan it for you?
current: Well, both sort of. I expected at least one person, ya know? Not a single soul to be found.
next: Maybe if you post to social media, a bunch of random strangers will show up.