The author was born and raised in a small town in southern Albania called the Town of Roses. Thirteen years ago, they immigrated to America with their family, which presented challenges. They cherish moments with family and turning experiences into treasures. Their hobbies include traveling to Sweden and Greece, cooking Albanian and American food like stuffed grape leaves, watching tennis and basketball as they played through college, and enjoying country music. The author finished college in 1991 with a BA in English and continues their education at Holy Family University.