22nd

It's 12:30 AM, which means that it's my birthday already! I can't believe it's been 22 years! I feel so old yet so young, especially since med students are like extended adolescents, but are expected to act maturely at the same time. Haha. Anyway, the school stress has made my birthday less of an anticipative event for me. I guess this is what growing up does to you--you see less of what's in it for you and value your principles, goals, and priorities above your personal desires.

That's why for my birthday, all I really want are hugs. And better study habits. And warm greetings. And time spent with loved ones. That's all. Having milk tea today would definitely just be a plus. Haha.

Today is an extraordinary ordinary day for me. As what I've said recently to someone, birthdays are not just dates that seem like deadlines to planning surprises and giving gifts. You have to look beyond that, beyond the expenses and resources, the time and effort. Birthdays are celebrated because of love and happiness. So it doesn't matter what happens on your birthday or what you do for someone's birthday, really. What's important is that love and happiness are there. It's as simple as that.

I can say that I feel loved and happy, so this is surely one great birthday for me :)