<human>: Can you provide a brief rundown of the text in within 3 sentences?

Had my birthday today but it was a bit subdued. I did meet with some friends to day before but went home early because I started feeling sick, later it was diagnosed as the flu.

Throughout the day I'd gotten a mix of messages, calls and Facebook updates.  Something I'd made an effort to do in the past with other friends was to reach them or write to them in some form.  This year, and previous years too, I hear from the people I would expect, but what to do with those others? I know it is vain, complaining about this.  Still, it is satisfying knowing that others thought of me enough to make the effort.
<bot>: Are Facebook birthday wishes now passé? I'm happy with the responses I got, should I care about those who didn't get in touch?