[4:59pm]

I’m currently in the lab, acting busy, waiting to do an experiment with my mentor. I’ve tried it before without him, and the results I got weren’t good, and were 100% because of something I had done wrong in the process. I shared what I felt like I had done wrong, and volunteered to do it again, but eventually he said maybe he should do it and I could watch him and see how I could improve. I was stuck between whether I should continue pushing for doing it myself (to show initiative and persistence), or if I probably would benefit more from just watching and learning. Sometimes I don’t know how to assess whether a situation is calling for me to take initiative or sit back and learn. Taking initiative is not really my strong suit, and I’m hyperaware of that, so sometimes I drive myself insane thinking about when is the right moment to do it, and at times I find myself overcompensating.

Hm, I don’t know. Today I don’t really have an ‘ending’ or close out statement.

-Moonie x.

Photo Context: I love to read, and I’m currently in my autobiography era (have been for a couple years now). This book RIGHT HERE! Wow man; I was bawling my eyes out at the end. It’ll definitely get you thinking (if you don’t resist) about certain things like death, what comes after it, and what YOU believe makes your life a well-lived one. Such a good book, and I fear that I’m not doing it justice what with my subpar command of the English language. In summary, 10/10 would recommend reading it!