5 Minute Life Check: December

I think… that I'm going to rock my committee meeting next week

I wonder… if I will be ready to take the next step in my life

I want… surround myself with people who love me

I dream… of being completely balanced and content with my life and situation

I speak… of grand adventures and trips around the world

I act… in ways that make me seem better than I am or in ways that make me appear to do more than I am doing (I wish that I wouldn't do this to make myself see above others)

I honor… the memories that I have of good and bad things

I cry… because I see a country divided and see more hate crimes instead of understanding and coming together

I see… more division in our future

I feel… hope that our nation will not lose its greatness and the progress it has made recently

I manage… to find time for myself and just enjoy being alone

I support… my lab mates and help them when they need it and show them gratitude when they help me

I seek… a life where I am at balance and happy with my decisions

I find… that I learn something new about myself and people the more I travel

I teach… younger MD/PhDs about science and life. I hope that I can make their process a little bit easier.

I learn… to be more humble and to be more patient

I am… a good man with good desires for a better future

I miss… JP

I love… butter cookies, hygge, and throwing dinner parties