Your best friend's birthday is a big deal. It's not just some birthday alert you get on Facebook saying "it's so and so's birthday today" and you don't even know the person. It's not just a friend's birthday; it's your BEST friend's birthday. Now, I don't know about you, but I love birthdays with a passion. I'm basically the Leslie Knope of birthdays. If Leslie Knope were real, I would be her when it comes to birthday celebrations. And for me, it's not just a birthday, it's a birth week.

My college best friend's birthday was this past Tuesday. Last year, I just posted a post on Facebook with a photo and that was it. Done. This year, it got personal. I planned her a birth week with each day having a surprise for her. And for me, I don't expect anything in return. I do kind acts because it makes me feel good, and I know that it will make my friend feel good as well.

If you love birthdays like I do, here are 5 ways you can make your friend's birthday fantastic:

1. Make a collage

Making a collage can be an artsy way to show your best friend how much you appreciate him or her. You can use PhotoGrid, which is an app I tend to use, which lets you select photos from your phone and automatically makes these photos into a collage. I post my collages to my friend's Facebook Timeline, with a nice message! Hey, that's a nice transition to my next item on this list!

2. Write your best friend a kind message on Facebook or Instagram

We all need to feel appreciated; it's human nature. I also feel that the person spreading kindness feels good while doing it as well. That's why I love writing cards or posts on my friends' social media pages! They are so amazing and deserve it, and I feel great appreciating them. I wrote my best friend a wall post on Facebook with a collage I made for her. It's a classic Grace move for a birthday. Classic Grace.

3. Write a list of adjectives that describe your friend and post it

This is just another way to tell your friend how amazing they are. Hopefully, they already know they are an awesome person, but hey - we all need a reminder! Also, with the society that we live in now, negativity and comparing ourselves to others is the "norm." But that's another story

4. Film yourself singing a popular song, but instead of using the traditional lyrics, make the lyrics about your friendship

For me, I filmed myself singing "Closer" by The Chainsmokers, but I changed the lyrics to sing how amazing my best friend is. It was a lot of fun, and she loved it! Just have fun with it!

5. Write a "truth is" post

Truth is you should definitely do this! This is a last way that you can express your appreciation for how incredible your friend is. You can talk about memories with your BFF or really anything that comes to mind.

Alyssa, if you are reading this, I hope you are enjoying your birth week. Don't worry, it's so not over! You're the bestest best friend a girl could ever ask for. I love the memories, laughs, stories, and shade we have shared. Keep on being the amazing person you are, and don't let anyone dim your sparkle!