We lived in Qatar for four and a half years, and vacationed in Oman, Dubai, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom. I had some very interesting experiences wandering around the souks of Oman and Dubai and the various areas of Singapore and meeting people from all over the world. These experiences gave me a better understanding of different cultures.

My father was transferred to Houston in 1999 and we moved to the Woodlands, where I have attended school since the end of the 5th grade. While here, I played tennis for a local sports club for several years and took part in several competitions. I have been playing football since the 7th grade, mostly defensive end, and was on the JV team during my sophomore year, and played varsity during the 11th and 12th grades. Although I enjoyed playing football and made many friends while playing, it required such a commitment that it left little time for tennis. Considering the adjustment to a different teaching system, I have done quite well in school here, and have received three Academic letters, and am in the top ten percent of my class.

Since my sister goes to University in the U.K, we have traveled there several times during recent years, as well as Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Middle East. We went back to Aberdeen this past summer to watch my sister graduate and attend the Graduation Ball where I wore the full highland gear.