May, I wish I could highlight this entire article -- thank you so much for writing this. I will be re-reading it from time to time.

I know you've made reference to your Hmong ethnicity, but your English is so impeccable I assumed you were a second-generation immigrant and were born in the US.

I am even more blown away by your talent given that English is your second language; I loved reading about all the "trips" writing took you through and the opportunities it afforded you. Loved it all. Thank YOU.