I've worked in science, business, education over the years, lived in the US, China and Turkey, worked, traveled, pursued many hobbies and made many friends. I believe in the lyrics of this song:

You can be anybody you want to be,
You can love whomever you will
You can travel any country where your heart leads
And know I will love you still
You can live by yourself, you can gather friends around,
You can choose one special one
And the only measure of your words and your deeds
Will be the love you leave behind when you're done.

(From 'Everything Possible)'