As I ponder upon the experiences of my life, I can't help but notice how much time I have devoted to this particular place. Almost twenty years have elapsed since I first became a part of it in my youthful twenties, and soon I will be crossing the threshold of my fortieth birthday. It's a thought that fills me with both amazement and unease. In three short years, I will have spent half of my life in this place that has shaped me in so many ways. It's a humbling realization that has made me reflect on the choices I've made and the experiences that have brought me here.

Jeanette Isabelle