Sitting in that chair, I never would have known how my life would turn out or where exactly I would be at age of 19. Today, I find myself sitting behind a computer in a classroom at Cascadia Community College. Who would have known that this little girl, would travel the ocean to the other side of the world to begin a different life at age 10? Learning the new language from scratch, creative new friends and getting used to the new culture was a little awkward at first, but I soon got used to it.

This little story about myself, inspires me to think positively about the future. I don't know what kind of opportunities await me in 10 years, or even in 5 years, after I graduate from Art Institute of Seattle.

Keep on dreaming, Marina... Hopefully, your dreams will all come true...