Hi guys,

I am deeply honored to attend next week’s Global Media Forum by Deutsche Welle in Bonn, courtesy of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The invite to me as a journalist-blogger came out of the blue. I’d like to thank those in the German Federal Foreign Office who recommended me to attend this forum because I am not officially employed by any news publication or outfit. I’m basically a creature of the digital age – a freelancer who has added her voice to the multifaceted discussions on global issues, thanks to the Internet.