Earlier today, my team had a meeting with NTU profs and I haven't felt so fulfilled at work in a long time. It lent me the drive that pushed me throughout the day. We were discussing the potential of having initiatives grounded on the study of the Medical Humanities, and a lot of exciting projects were discussed. 

I say this a lot, and I mean it more every time: I miss school. And I miss studying literature. There are so many reasons why. Of all the reasons, one that keeps coming up recently is how school and studying literature allowed me the capability and capacity to explore without fear. There is no need to fear being wrong, or fear missing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will compromise your work. My experience studying literature was built on going beyond the norm, extending possibilities, and illuminating the various pressing issues around us. There isn't supposed to be much fear because the unknown is what we look for. It may sound very iffy and groundless to many, but such a space was where I was most comfortable. They say you don't grow in your comfort zone, but after being outside of it for a long while, I yearn for the solace and calm it brings me. This space, with all its challenges and questions, was where I felt like I grew best. I miss school, and I miss studying literature. 

I am therefore thankful for any opportunity that allows me to bring such familiar comfort to the space I professionally occupy right now. Where I work isn't exactly cold, but it can be great to have more warmth. 

Looking forward to seeing how this collaboration grows.