"We must give our children roots, so they never forget where they're from. And wings, so they have the ability to grow as individuals, even if they are far away from us." -Raj Patel

Quick shout-out to my parents, without whom none of these surreal experiences would be remotely possible. Though I've always loved you guys, distance continues to make the heart fonder, and I realize how much effort and time you have put into making my life a great one. From the picturesque lunches alongside the beach, to the ability to converse with a brown store vendor, you have both given me more than you even know. I love you unconditionally. Thank you.

"And my parents, they cared so heavily that sometimes I worried that in comparison, no one else would ever seem like they did."