Two experiences stand out as the ones I have learned from the most. When I was a teenager—rebellious and unsure of who I was—I took something that did not belong to me. I eventually returned it, but the experience left a lasting mark. It shaped my integrity and the person I strive to be today. The other lesson is the importance of relationships. Life has taught me that the connections we nurture truly matter, and they are often what give meaning to everything else