Citius, Altius, Fortius. These three Latin words mean "Swifter, Higher, Stronger," and is the motto of the Olympics. These three words also describe how much I have grown in the course of my training in Singapore.

The last two months mark a turning point in my station in life and career. All I can say is that the time will soon be ripe for me to break from the pack. Rock the boat if I have to. The last two years have been tough, and almost knocked me out of the race. I now know the true purpose of that tumultuous time; humbling, painful lessons that will later save my life. All of life has prepared me for this moment. My time in the sun will be coming very soon.

I have seen the future... and it's up for grabs! I am excited about the next six months. I am even more excited about the next three years, where 2008 t0 2010 will be defining years. The future has never looked so vast and open.

My current reading, "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen E. Ambrose, is also fueling my passion for the future. The book follows the journey of Lewis and Clark, the greatest of American explorers. In a sense, what I see is as far reaching as the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Large tracts of unexplored ideas, huge expanses of possibilities, much territory to explore and claim. And of course, lots of Indians shooting at us along the way.

I am so glad to be alive.

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