Our ever-prepared advisers had Kleenex ready because they had been there, too. This was it. But we realized that no one would walk away empty-handed in the sense that counted. The experience of participating in this festival is enough to change your life. Make the most of every opportunity.
Friendship is more important than winning.
Learning is living. But what I've learned about myself has profoundly impacted my life. I am a collection of every experience in my life. And this experience has taught me about appreciation, respect, honesty, graciousness and patience. The Cherry Blossom Festival is not a pageant.