2009 Recap

Highlights of 2009 (in order of personal significance):

1) Visiting my enormous family in the Philippines for the first time in 15 years.
2) Uncle Siegfried passing away in May and attending his funeral in Berlin.
3) The thrill of being on stage performing for an audience, and doing well.
4) River of Life
5) Fall nationals in San Diego and hanging out with Giorgia and Sean.
6) Summer nationals in Washington DC and meeting Giorgia and Mila.
7) The cast and crew of Traditions making me feel so comfortable and welcome.
8) Christmas cruise to the Bahamas.
9) Long weekend in NYC/Long Island with Mila.
10) Long weekend in Pittsburgh with Ayan.
11) Whitewater with Hillery and company.
12) Late nights at Kippers and Steak and Shake with Muhammad and others.
13) Drinking away the sorrows and singing karaoke with Chuck, Jen and Amanda early in the year.