A Thai native, I came to the United States at the age of eighteen. I have lived as an American since 1971, raising a family, earning a Masters degree in education, and enjoying a long career as an adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation specialist. I am an avid outdoorsman, a reader of novels and a gourmet cook. During visits to Thailand, I have acted as a tour guide and interpreter for English-speaking clients of our family business. My command of both Thai and English is exceptional, and my proofreading skills have been honed against my American wife since 1982.