Reflective
25 December 2024

Christmas Reflections on Family and Gratitude

Family doesn't care about my grades or my research project. They just care that I'm here. There's something grounding about that - being valued for who you are,...

Home for Christmas. It's good being back.

Family doesn't care about my grades or my research project. They just care that I'm here. There's something grounding about that - being valued for who you are, not what you achieve.

Made breakfast with Dad this morning. Talked about nothing important. These simple moments matter more than I usually acknowledge.

Grateful for good health, the chance to study something I find interesting, and a home to come back to. Not everyone has these things. I don't take them for granted.