Day 72

          I want to travel the world. I want to see all of its beauty. I am a scientist, but I do believe in a higher power. I see life, in all of its forms as art. Not only that, but I feel as if every culture has something to offer, and I want to learn it all. I think it's time I made a plan for a vacation. I'll start small, and work my way up. I'm starting to dream of being somewhere else, and I don't think it's just because I'm bored. I'm tired of being a workaholic; I want to live. I want my dreams to come true. Why can't I have that. So often, I tell myself that I can't do something, and I'm tired of it. I can't live my life my telling myself what I can do...that's just no fun.

Lesson:

Live life by telling yourself you can.

Day 58

          Today we were learning Biotechnology techniques in the lab for my internship. I have never had so much fun. People make a living doing this. I could make a living having fun...scary thought. I love cooking, I love drawing, I love dance, I even love Russian despite my struggles with it. However, none of these were my top career choices. I didn't really ever have a career choice, every choice has been a way for me to bide time until I have a family. This is the first time in my life that a career is what I'm looking for. Yes, I am in love, but I have decided that I will that grow on its own time, so my focus must be elsewhere. And why shouldn't that elsewhere be somewhere I love and enjoy my day. The lab procedures are very strict and yet I have so much fun...I've never had this much fun within the rules. Despite my financial situation, I am quite happy. This is the first time I can say that...in the entirety of my life.

Lesson:

Find you passion, and then live it.