At first, I wasn’t going to do a 2016 recap because I didn’t think I could top 2015, but as I thought about it, 2016 was a BIG year for me.
Camelia Rose was gracious enough to bring me along to Worlds again this year. Not only was I able to explore Scotland (I am in love with Edinburgh now and cannot wait to go back), but I was also gifted a ticket to the World’s Ball and was given that GORGEOUS dress since I didn’t bring anything appropriate for the Ball. I seriously felt like Cinderella because I was told I was going, went shopping for the dress, had my friend do my makeup, and did my hair all in the course of about 4 hours. After Worlds, I was able to visit London for the first time. My dad lived in London for a year, so I loved being able to see some of the places I have heard about growing up. I also was lucky enough to go to Orlando with Camelia Rose and got to go to Disney!! I swear I am still an 8 year old at heart, so I was beside myself there!
This summer, I became an “official photographer” and was finally able to sell my images under my own name. After the fiasco with the 2015 Oireachtas, it was nice to do what I love and make a little money doing it, without being told how and what to shoot. Scohoon Photography was at a school feis and six feiseanna and I am not afraid to admit that I am extremely proud of myself. I know I have said it before, but I am so excited to have found a way to continue sharing my love of Irish dance even though I don’t dance anymore.
Oireachtas season was complete craziness this year. Not only did I work with Camelia Rose at NERO, MAO, and SRO, but I also was hired by Shamrock Photo to the the sole awards photographer at NERO and MAO. Working with Shamrock was a dream and it was such a great experience. The highlight of Oireachtas was meeting Mike Schaffer at the SRO. When I was competing, I always danced better when he was on my stage. I was so giddy while talking to him.
On a non-dance related note, after a year and a half of subbing, I FINALLY got my own classroom and teach kindergarten the school that I wanted to work at the most. 5/6 year olds are draining, but I absolutely love it. Last but not least, a few days ago, I GOT ENGAGED while on vacation in New Orleans!! I cannot stop staring at my hand. My fiance (still not used to saying that) picked out the perfect ring for me, I don’t think I could have picked a better one myself.
I am sure that is WAY more than you cared to know about my life, so thanks for sticking around. I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store, hopefully some new camera equipment.
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