Back to Michigan...

Going to Michigan is definitely in my top 10 greatest experiences of my life. Yup, that big. Competing was more fun then I imagined. Being awarded medals for the first time in my life was definitely a highlight. But my favorite part was meeting people from all over the world and getting to know them well enough that I was sad to say goodbye come Sunday. Like my roommate for 6 days...Iona from Scotland.She is probably one of the funniest people I have ever met. She was up for everything...even riding an 80 year old carousel with me!

This is Chef Mike.

He found out early on in the competition that was I jumpy and easily scared....he took advantage of that every time he could.

*This picture was taken right after he scared me for the 5th time!!!*

This is Chef Angus and I. We watch videos of him making stock in the first year of school. He's from Scotland as well and has an amazing accent. He is a sweetheart.

Here I am getting medals!!

And the moment you've all been waiting for...the winner of the 2009 Nation's Cup, Team USA!And then was lots of hugging...
Lots of toasts...
And lots of relief that the compeition was over and everything went well. We were quite happy...
I am so happy I went. So glad I had such a good teammate and coach...
and so glad I was able to make more connections and meet more wonderful people.