My mission as a writer has always been to explore in depth the intangible aspects of humanity through the written word. I aim to touch the soul and captivate not just the heart or mind; I want to get deep and lost in thought while taking my readers hands and imagination to different planes. I envision my writing space and the seats that my audience take as a venue of creative expression and fearless engagement, where we introspect and be more in tune with the humanity that structured society steals from us on a daily basis. I do not wish to write “for the bucks” or “sell out”anymore (though a little earning to pay for rent and meals would be nice). I will just write. Just write. It is not about striving to become a New York Times bestseller or a Palanca awardee. It is not about having yet another love affair with a muse. It is not for the by-line. It is for a mission and vision that make my existence worth living.