With this piece, I showcase the deep decolonial thought that underpins my academic and professional identity. I include this as the first sample of work for you to read as it provides a meaningful introduction to who I am, where I am from, and my large-scale goals. It is important to me to disclose my commitment to decolonization as the primary guide for any project I am a part of. On a more technical level, this work showcases a type of prose-style writing that I practice creatively as an art form.