WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cynthia (Bernabe) Nejal

CYNCH at their Sydney home, Januray 7, 2006; with her husband Orlando; with her family, L-R, Cynch's husband ORLANDO, their children ANGELICA, JAY and JARAMIE, and CYNCH on the occasion of Cynch and Orlando's 25th wedding anniversary at their Sydney home last January 7, 2006; Cynch at the silver jubilee reunion on December 11, 2004.

CYNTHIA (BERNABE) NEJAL, The Lady Vet From OZ

Cynthia (Bernabe) Nejal now lives in Sydney, Australia with her loving husband Orlando and their gorgeous children Jay, 24, Angelica, 23 and Jaramie, 20. After getting her DVM, Cynch worked part time as a private practitioner in her hometown, and also became a full-time mom. In 1989, Cynch migrated to Sydney, where she got a position in a pathology laboratory. After eight and a half years, she made a career change and worked in real estate marketing for thirteen months. Cynch then landed a job in the public sector. She is currently one of the dedicated staff members of the New South Wales (NSW) Guardianship Tribunal, a legal tribunal committed to promoting the right of people with disabilities to make their own decisions wherever possible. The tribunal conducts hearings to appoint substitute decision makers for people who are unable to make decisions for themselves. It is not surprising that Cynch took on a position that focuses on guardianship and financial management orders for people who need help, such as those with decision-making disabilities. Her favorite quote reads:
"I expect to pass through this world but once; any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." -- Anonymous
In her leisure time, Cynch keeps herself physically fit by walking, hip hop dancing and aerobics. She also enjoys nature trips. But what she treasures most is spending time with her wonderful family and entertaining friends. Cynch and Lando recently celebrated a milestone in their union, their silver wedding anniversary last January 10, 2006.