Life these days has been a mix of work, new responsibilities, and planning for what’s next. If I had to describe it in one phrase? Chaos mostly organized, but chaos nonetheless.

So, I officially graduated in December, finally closing the chapter on university life. The rush of finishing my degree, the stress of final exams, and the relief of walking across that stage, all of it still feels surreal.

And then came an even bigger milestone: my promotion to Chemist! It was unexpected but incredibly rewarding. The transition from being an intern to an employee, and now stepping into this new role, has been a whirlwind of learning and growth. I’ve taken on more responsibilities, from analyzing samples and ensuring lab procedures are followed meticulously to troubleshooting unexpected issues that arise. It’s definitely a step up in terms of workload and expectations, but I’m embracing the challenge.

Of course, imposter syndrome likes to creep in from time to time, do I really know what I’m doing, or am I just convincing everyone that I do? But each day, I remind myself that I’ve worked hard to be here, and every mistake is just another learning opportunity.

Oh, and remember how I literally injured myself by breaking a beaker? Yeah… classic me. Fortunately, no recent accidents to report. Yet. I’ve been extra careful in the lab, but let’s be honest, knowing my luck, it’s only a matter of time before I find myself in another clumsy mishap.

Outside of work, I’ve been looking into organizing a beach cleanup event for my company. There’s still a lot of planning left to do, securing volunteers, getting the necessary permissions, and making sure logistics run smoothly, but I’m excited to see it come together. 

Oh, and can we talk about how graduation felt like a lifetime away, and now it’s already behind me? It’s such a weird feeling. There’s this sense of relief, knowing that I don’t have to stress over assignments anymore, but also a touch of nostalgia. The friendships, the late-night study sessions, the shared struggles, there’s a part of me that misses all of that. And of course, there’s also the potential for awkward encounters with people I’d rather not run into (you know who you are).

So yeah, life’s been moving fast, and I’m just here trying to keep up, one day at a time. Hopefully, the next update will include a well-deserved break or at least another win. Until then, back to work, planning, and making sure I don’t accidentally break more lab equipment.

Catch you in the next one! 😉