Vacation
Going to Jamaica for a week. The toughest decision of the day will revolve around napping, drinking and eating. Ain't that how life should be!
Going to Jamaica for a week. The toughest decision of the day will revolve around napping, drinking and eating. Ain't that how life should be!
Last night, over a delicious meal, Jess and I talked about everything that happened in the last year. 27, in short, was a great year. I left AIESEC and though bitter sweet in leaving, I know the great times outweigh the challenging ones. I started a new job and fell in love - with the people, the mission and the work I do every day. We (Jess and I) traveled to Ireland and Ithaca and a ski trip in Vermont. My entire family all came to the USA in one year - first Mum and Dad, then a surprise visit from Keith and finally Caroline and Steve who I met for the first time. That is more family time in one year then the four preceding years. I spent about half the year in the Bronx and hung out with Middle Schoolers from the community. I learned more about myself through them then I thought possible. I moved from the West Side to the East Side of Manhattan and renovated an entire apartment. I said goodbye to friends and welcomed back others. And I found new ones who brighten my day, every day. I started running each morning and got a best friend in the process.
There is tired and then there is "oh my God, I can barely stand on a Friday night" tired. I am currently experiencing the latter. Why? Because the last 2 weeks have been unbelievable. I have a perpetual grin on my face even though my eyes sting just being open.
Denise, Jacs, Mark and Tim are in town. The normal NYC tour has been taken. Feet already hurt. The past weekend was spent in the woods with 150 Middle Schoolers learning lessons about life. Time is flying at an abnormally fast speed. I blinked and ended up in Boston and came back to resume the marathon that feels like a sprint. Loving every moment but hoping time slows down this weekend ... pics to come!
Denise and Jacs get off a plane in 7 days. It has been 2 years since we have been in the same place! Can't wait ... I only have to get through a retreat with 200 Middle School students, a trip to Boston and our basketball final :)
I have never been a bridesmaid or even in a wedding ... till now. 2009 marks Jen's international year of the bridesmaid. A quick who's who in the wedding world: