This is how it all began.Two and a half years ago I saw two movies: Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda. During the credits of both, as I saw the names of my friends fly by, I remember thinking, “Why them and not me?” It wasn’t a jealousy thing, it was more of a disappointment in myself thing. A “Why did I give up?” kind of thing. Or more accurately, it was more of a “Why didn’t I try harder when I had the chance?” kind of thing.I looked sideways down this path from the one I was on for quite a long time. This is where I finally had enough of standing in the intersection. And this is where I ... more

