Two Thousand and Ten - You Were Good to Us!

Reasons we love the year that ends tonight:

* We got engaged....and then climbed Mount Kilimanjaro!

* Phil has become less picky in terms of food. He now enjoys french toast, pineapple, all colours of peppers (including jalapeno, haha), and pomegranate! In fact, he will now eat dishes that contain "small, cooked" pieces of onions and thinks that fruit on pizza is alright!

* We got married in Cyprus. And ate our wedding dinner at "Tea for Two". It was perfect.

* Phil shaved his head to raise money for Cancer research. His participation in the fundraiser led to his current hairstyle - which has been a big hit in our social circle!

* We ran our first half marathon in San Francisco and raised over $2600 for Parkinson's Disease research. What a SUPER way to celebrate my new surname :)

* We finished our teaching contracts in Egypt and started new contracts in Kuwait. Moving away from Oscar makes this switch a bittersweet one.

* We met each other's families and friends - including the members that live really far away! Oh - and we happen to like them!

* The Pearl Curriculum was created as a Valentine's Day gift to Phillip! We are almost at 500 posts!!! Thanks for following us abroad!!!

* We made our first home together. And it really feels like "home".

* We enjoyed a Nile Cruise with good friends and made that early morning convoy to Abo Simbel.

* We watched 11 seasons of Survivor, 4 seasons of The Biggest Loser, 3 seasons of Private Practice, 4 seasons of Brothers & Sisters, and 6 seasons of America's Next Top Model. I'm not sure if this is embarrassing or impressive. But to stick with the theme, I will say "IMPRESSIVE"!!!!!

* Phil proved he was Spiderman. (Please Note: Statement was not approved by ME).

* We developed a love for theatre! It began with Wicked in San Fran and continued with a play, a musical, and a pantomime in Kuwait! I wonder what shows will lure us in in 2011...

* Sergeant Snowflake found a friend. In Captain Canada. LUCKY!

* We personally cheered on the World Series Champs of 2010. Positivity is contagious.

* We spent two weeks in an incredibly lush and FRIENDLY country for Christmas holidays. Sri Lanka was amazing - especially alongside the two great gals that accompanied us!

* We signed up with Team Diabetes and have already raised over $2000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association!