Truth be told, I don’t know that even I am sure why I am here. But if I am honest, I think the idea has been tumbling around, gathering dust, in the back of my brain for a while.
In 2013, I travelled to Cambridge, UK for 6 months as part of my postgraduate research. I had many people who asked for updates and photos of my travels, and the first ‘site’ I ever established began with that in mind. To this day, it has never progressed. I was always intimidated by putting my thoughts on ‘paper’ and the idea that I would spend time writing non-scientific pieces seemed ludicrous during my PhD. However, I am starting to understand the value of this process.
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on” – Louis L’Amour
So my goal is to write. To ramble, in fact! Many of the blogs I regularly read give similar things – a sense of reassurance that the way I feel and the experiences I have in the world of science are not unique, and I am not alone. My thoughts may not be that helpful, interesting or insightful, but it will be me. Conquering my fear. Maybe that is all I can hope for.If you’re reading this, thanks for jumping on board with me. I really appreciate your support and hope you find something of value to add to your scientific journey.
