I’m the microbiologist who: Prolonged my studies so long, my starter bacterial colonies graduated before me. Survived COVID lockdowns by talking to my Petri dishes (they never talked back… suspicious). Took an internship that turned into a ‘How to Function on 3 Hours of Sleep’ masterclass. But here’s the twist: I’m still here, staining slides, chasing grants, and occasionally remembering to eat real food. Why? Because science needs stubborn people who won’t quit, even when their PCR fails for the 10th time. Current mood: This agar gel has more life direction than I do.