2014 was fun

2014 flashed before my eyes as I watched London erupt with fireworks in all directions last night. 2014 was a journey into uncharted territory for me and my friends and family.
Here's a look at some of the highlights:

Exploring Thailand with the one

The proud, energetic sights and sounds of Turkey

Celebrating the life of my grandma in Porterville

Exploring my roots in eastern Slovakia
An invigorating retirement party with mom in Portugal


Dublin pubs with everyone's favorite leprechaun


Bringing the guys together for a bachelor party in the Cote d'Azur


Sharing tales of the motherland with now 90-year old grandma and my Slovak relatives in Canada


Best man with the best lady and my best friends in New York as well as my first Broadway play


A crayfish party ("Kräftskiva") in Sweden to celebrate Jens' 30th birthday


Celebrating Dylan & Sarah's marriage in California


Seeing the colors, kindness and awesome mountainscapes of Nepal


Celebrating a great year and looking forward to my 29th in Germany

 

Whether in remote villages or the world's biggest stages, I've enjoyed hearing about and spending time with everyone this year.

Let's see what we're capable of in 2015.

Slovak Roots

I spent Easter weekend in northeastern Slovakia, exploring the villages outside of Poprad where my ancestors lived for centuries and both of my grandparents were born. I had an amazing time eating, drinking, talking, laughing and touring with cousins and not-so-distant relatives I'd never met. It was one of the best trips I've ever been on and I came back with a completely different concept of my heritage. I'd strongly recommend a similar trip for anyone with roots anywhere else!