International Focus Magazine Vol. 3, #10 | Page 50

the last word Publisher’s Note if iF Magazine is approaching its third year as one of Houston’s go-to publications for news and information about our vibrant international com- munities. To succeed, despite the many obstacles and chal- lenges ahead, we need to not only have a unique vision, but also be relentlessly devoted to it. We certainly have suffered many set backs along the way, however, despite it all we should remember it’s the hard work and dedication that wins the day! To do that, we must look at our strengths and weaknesses objectively and deliver the content our readers have grown to expect — now and in the future. Which brings me to our hard working team of photographers, graphic artist, writers and sales who have shown as much ambition, tenacity and passion as anyone to change the world though our unique publication that reaches the entire Houston area’s international community! 50 iF Magazine | November 2018 We’ve had the honor and pleasure of inter- viewing The Honorable Tomas Dickens Consul General of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea who is on the cover page of this issue. The inter- view was a delight to conduct and I completely understand why this extremely intelligent dip- lomat was chosen to represent his country. Also, we had a great time covering the 50th Ju- bilee Anniversary Independence celebration for Equatorial Guinea. I’m looking forward to visiting the West Central African nation someday … it is clearly on my bucket list! And as always, thank you for your readership! Val Thompson Publisher & CEO [email protected] Val