It was the most uneventful and peaceful birthday ever. I survived a day without thinking about it or having anyone greet me personally. I focused on my lab work, which is quite a lot, I must say. For some reason, I liked it. I had a quick dinner with my labmates and bought a small cake for myself afterwards. That was it. It's refreshing to know that I'm no longer the kind of girl who expects material gifts for my birthday. I'm not saying I don't like presents, I still do, but I don't demand or expect anymore. It must be the age. 

My boyfriend still managed to surprise me with a gift. We were planning to celebrate my birthday together in Tokyo but work got in the way. I'm not upset about it at all. Actually, I don't get upset very often these days. Hmmm. It must be the age.