On my first flight to West Germany, I found a copy of the Frankfurter Allgemeine in the seat pocket. With four years of German language study under my belt, I began to decipher the newspaper, word by word, sentence by sentence. This experience marked the beginning of a journey that has spanned over three decades, during which I've lived, studied, and worked in four countries. My career as a translator has flourished alongside personal growth, fostered through continuous learning, travel, and global connections."