I am a 26-year-old Cuban musician of Spanish origin. I have been playing saxophone since I was thirteen years old.

I met music for the first time when I was at the church's elementary school. I graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Havana almost two years ago.

I make my living by playing at various places with different bands. I have two siblings. My two sisters are living with my father. I live with my mother.

Like all young people, I want to travel the world and explore new cultures.

My goal for my near future is to improve myself in music and share it with many more people.

My favorite song to play with the saxophone is Henry Mancini's “Pink Panther”.

Never give up chasing your dreams; keep on walking the path that you choose, life will eventually reward you with your dream. 

Guelmis Morilla, saxaphonist
Havana, Küba, 20 Decrmber 2018

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I came to New Zealand from Fiji Islands in order to have a better life when I was 23 years old. I have been living in Auckland for 15 years. My spouse is a gardener from New Zealand. I work as a sales representative at the only store of Colony co.ltd. in Auckland which sells bee related products.

I love my job and bees. Working closely with the bees has helped me to understand these little creatures' importance beyond making honey. The peaceful way of working of the bees that holds the whole ecosystem together must be an example for all of us.
I think my mission as a happy person is not only taking care of the bees but also helping the society that I live in through healthcare, art and culture.

Actually life is so simple and short. Life flows away in its own rhythm with our choices. It is also our choice that not to forget being happy and embracing life.

Suragni Sharma 
Auckland, New Zealand, 24 October 2018

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