I really enjoyed this piece. It not only tells the tale of a great American Cambodian in the making, but it also has an undertone of how generations culturally differ. I was intrigued when I learned that though her mom still held fast to her Cambodian ideals while living in America, but since Chandra was raised around families who upheld American traditions, Chandra felt the pressures of American culture (such as graduating from high school, participating in extracurricular activities, working hard, and excelling academically).

The cheer in the beginning was a beautiful touch, especially since the picture has her in the cheerleading uniform. The transition from the cheerleading chants to the interview with her mom was a tadbit awkward for me though. Everything else was smooth sailing... sound bytes from the interview, energy from the narration, ambient sound... everything was on key. Kudos to you Chandra Touch, and I hope to hear your story on the waves soon!