We all need others….don’t we? Guidance, support, and encouragement are essential to the human experience. I’ve learned the hard way, that relying on and asking for support has been a necessary step to reach my goals. I’m vastly appreciative for those close to me…my parents, bonus parents, grandpa, siblings, son, and friends. All of these people are extremely important to me and I treasure each and everyone of them for their facilitation in my growth and development. My classmates and instructors are also very important member of my life as well.

Today, I am appreciative of my mentor who is helping shape me as a junior researcher. She has been responsive, supportive, and most of all listens to my approach and respects my research goals.

Who in your outside circle are you appreciative of?