Can you imagine growing up in a culture that believed daughters didn't matter, only the son? Well, I grew up in such an environment. Basically, I always felt challenged to go beyond what was expected and to learn and absorb everything I could. I started martial arts training at an early age and learned not only self-discipline and patience but also self-confidence and the importance of balance. I've pushed myself at work and my personal life to always go for it and "Just do it!". Working in the telecom industry for almost twenty years has been a well-balanced learning experience. I've been trained on everything from working a keypunch machine to configuring a router. I have been able to experience divestiture first hand and to see how the telecom industry has evolved from just dial tone into what it is today. With millions of users on the internet, it's still amazing to me that just twenty years ago the only piece of equipment on my desk was a calculator and the only way to talk to someone was through a telephone. Today, the only way I reach out and touch someone is through email!

It's fascinating to me that technology is being developed as fast if not faster than what we can absorb. The thought of waking up each day and knowing that there's still plenty to learn is just so exciting to me that I can't wait to find out what's around the corner….

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