I turned 57 last week. In my opinion, I am successful. I own a lime-green Ninja Sport Motorcycle. It goes 0-60 in like three seconds. That is my favorite toy. I was also able to fulfill a lifelong dream of mine; owning a dolphin as a pet. Her name is Nadia (pictured). I can ride her around the ocean. It's like having a jet- ski, only better. She learns tricks very quickly. I live in a gigantic house right next to the beach.
It wasn't easy to get here, though. Only through very hard work have I been lucky enough to obtain these material possessions. I went through many strenuous years of education to receive the degree I did so I could obtain a high-paying job. After I received my Ph.D. in immunology I received a hefty increase in salary.
There is one accomplishment I am particularly proud of. I cured malaria. Forty years ago, malaria was the world's number one disease. It killed more people than heart disease, cancer or AIDS. Because of my efforts, millions of lives have been saved. I get a great sense of satisfaction from remembering this triumph in this life.
