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What is the most surprising gift you’ve ever gotten?
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As I've already mentioned, I'm terrible at remembering these types of things. And words like ever, most, best, favorite, etc., freak me out. So I'll just say that ONE of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received was from my husband when he took the cover of the journal that my first scientific manuscript was printed in and had it professionally matted and framed for me. This is extra special because our article had the cover image that month. It was a HUGE accomplishment for me and our lab, which was slightly tainted by my rocky relationship with my advisor. It was a really special gift though and the frame still hangs in our office. Oddly enough, I recently realized that while that is hanging on our walls, my BS diploma is still in the envelope it was mailed to me in and I have no idea where my MS diploma is...
I must be getting old because at this time of the year I actually do look forward to giving gifts more than receiving them. That's probably also because I, like so many people, hate being the center of attention. No, really.
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What have you been holding back that you could give more of?
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There are certainly times where I could "give more," both in the material sense and in other ways. I do make a lot of donations throughout the year, but could do more. And I have thought about getting back to volunteering somewhere again too. I could also give more of myself, in the I-hold-back-my-real-personality-around-certain-people kind of way. Particularly my mother-in-law. We have had some issues in the past. Things certainly aren't smooth between us, but, at least from my side, I think they have gotten better! But I still tend to hold back a little, not say everything that I think, censor myself a bit, when she is around. Maybe if I get out of this habit she will too. Or maybe I'll just fill her in on the fact that I actually am a crazy person.
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