Have you gotten to visit any museums recently? I think those two were the highlights of my trip and I think the coolest I had ever visited. Since you mentioned getting to travel frequently, there must be so many cool places. As much fun as I think traveling is, there's probably cons i'm not aware of. I'd probably get homesick.
I feel similarly, because I've had the same experience of needing to explain that simply being around those things elevates my heart. I think some doctors are more understanding than others. I remember one particularly friendly man guided me through a breathing exercise. Unrelated, but I do remember hearing a public speaking tip that it helps to stare at the back of the room. Honestly it never helped me much, but I'm sure it helps some people. I'm nervous just from standing up there.
Today wasn't a great day, unfortunately. I was finally ready to take my test at the DMV, I even had all my things gathered. (social security card, id, birth certificate, a letter with proof of residence). They even took my photo in advance. Shortly after, I was told "this isn't enough proof of my current address". I was basically told to leave and make another appointment. And now I can't get in until September 10th. I was getting quite excited about driving, so now I've been glum. It disappointed my mother too because she planned a celebratory lunch at a chinese restaurant. We ended up going anyways, just the two of us.