As fall semester comes to a close, I look back at where I was physically and mentally on the first week classes and now after my last semester exam and I find joy in my progress. Having to adapt to life, professionally and academically, during a pandemic has really tested my foundation. I had to, in different ways, deviate from regular life to find the same results using different methods. And my fellow students and brothers and sisters can say the same. I am healthy, I achieved my academic goals and I'm thriving at my job. The change has happened more within as I've prioritized my mental and physical health like no other time in my life. I am learning to observe my emotions rather than being absorbed by them and I've gotten better at respecting boundaries with others but also with myself. During this winter break I want to rest my mind, body and soul and recharge for the adventures that 2021 will bring.