There is nothing like feeling grateful to life at the end of the year for all the good it has brought—and with good health. Landing my dream job as a researcher and being able to live in a city that I truly love, Bilbao. I cannot fully put that feeling into words, but it is very similar to having won the jackpot, especially when I look back and remember that none of the decisions we make come with any guarantees . Sometimes, no matter how strongly we wish for a thing, it simp