“I was born in Thailand as the daughter of missionaries, but my dad is on sabbatical, so we’re here until December. We used to come back to the States every couple of summers, but never for more than two months at a time. Thailand is home to me. It has a natural, exotic beauty and I really miss my group of friends there, but Memphis is beautiful too. Everyone has been welcoming and inclusive from day one. I’ve found a good group of friends here, and I know I’ll miss them when we go. One thing I’m enjoying about Memphis is the weather. Thailand is hot almost all year round, so this is different for me. This will be the first fall I’ve ever experienced, the first time I’ve ever seen the leaves change colors.”