I spot a few familiar faces here! For those who don’t know me, I’ve been part of another online group where I have been learning patiently from those generous enough to share their insights. Each exchange, each observation, has been a small lesson in the art of growth. Along the way, if I can glean something new and pass on something, that feels like progress. Geographically, I have lived as far north as Alaska to Florida. Japan I call home as I've spent more than two decades there. With work I find myself navigating the layered textures of Europe. As my professional life lies in IT, yet that is merely the lens through which I interact with the world, it shapes certain tendencies but never confines the essence of who I am. I look forward to learning and growing with you all here.