Thank you for following me on this writing journey. The path was not an easy one as the process of developing confidence in my craft and voice was often strained by monolithic story preferences, industry rejection, sheer creative challenge, and personal self-doubt. Further, I often felt like a loner in the field as the idea of the writer’s purpose in my home country didn’t particularly seem definitive or even valued. Nonetheless, I’ve maintained a love and passion for the written word as I followed the allurement of every story, every poem, every image, every phrase, and every letter. Moreover, I pursued this career because the act of writing was truly foundational to the intent and act of becoming all that I was destined to be. In that sense, writing became equanimous with purpose. Thus, this wonderful craft, specifically in the creative format, allowed me to awaken my rested soul, materialize my cultural imagination, and embrace my God-given design. Further, writing gave me an opportunity to connect with such wondrous individuals like yourself. So, here I am making a toast to writing – a craft that still inspires me to face both the ecstasies and struggles of life with courage, hope, tact and, yes, great patience.