I'm so thrilled right now. Thank you so much for the sbi even though:

I WAS ONE OF THE LAST MINUTE ENTRIES!!!

I heard about this contest late, and knew my story to tell right away, but was afraid to write it. I thought my lack of good knowledge meant I should keep it to myself.

Then writing it took me back to how scared I was, alone in Bangkok with that mess going on, so it was even harder to complete.

Waking up to this notification makes me so glad I pushed through. Thank you once again, and I will not be so late again. The hardest things to write are always worth the effort.

Extra special thanks to @riverflows...