Well the plan was to work half the day today. It was only going to be half the day, because earlier this week my client was suspended for the rest of the week. I finished my hours with another client yesterday and was going to finish hours with my last client this morning before leaving for the weekend. However, my plans have changed. I was no-showed. I have the day off now.

Now, I'll leave slightly earlier for my trip down south. First, I'm stopping by the University of Maryland to see my brother and pick up a car bike rack. (I'm going to take him some Starbucks Frappucinos for his camping trip this weekend, because that's what I used to drink on any of my DC camping trips.) From there I head to Charlottesville, VA to see a very dear friend who I have not seen in many, many years. I'm excited. It will be wonderful. On Saturday, I continue my trek and head to the University of North Carolina Charlotte to pick up my youngest brother who finishes his freshman year at approximently 6:30 tomorrow night. I imagine we'll pack up and hang out with his friends. Come Sunday morning, we will begin our drive back home. Along the way, we will stop at Virginia Tech to see where he is attending next year. All in all, I will get my full of visiting family and friends and college campuses in my short little weekend. I'm excited.

I just wish I had my camera so I could play with it and take lots of pictures.

I'm back. The trip was wonderful, to say the least. I love going to Jamaica. Not because of the beaches that you always picture in your mind when thinking of such a trip, but because of the opportunity to spend time with the people. I consider myself incredibly blessed to have been able to go to Jamaica and not just experience the white sand beaches. I was able to experience the culture and meet some beautiful people. My family did spend 2 days in Negril, which were great, but just not quite as wonderful as spending time in the mountains of Mandeville. 

The trip also made me realize how adaptable my brother is to different situations and cultures. He can go somewhere, even to a completely different country, fit right in, and be comfortable. I have to be honest and say that I'm not quite as flexible and adaptable. I have a hard time stepping outside of my comfort zone. I'm always up for new adventures, but then when I'm actually there I realize how hard it is for me.

Unfortunately my camera was stolen while in Jamaica (along with my cell phone so if you try to call me, call my home phone number). On my camera were like 150 pictures we had already taken. They could have had my camera and cell phone, but I wish they would have left my memory stick. Oh well. Here's a couple of pictures that I have from the trip thus far.

I did manage to go scuba-diving. It was really, really cool and I definitely recommend it to anyone.

I could explain a whole lot more, but I'll save you. It is good to be back though. As wonderful as it all was, it was time to come home.

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It took me several minutes to figure out how to post a new weblog on this thing. Goes to show how long I've actually been on xanga.

Every morning at about 5:40am, when I walk into work, Mr. Dave and I exchange greetings. This morning he commented to another man that, "This girl is always happy. Either her life is really good or there's something wrong with her." I take that as a great compliment. I'm glad someone who sees me daily, views me as always happy, even at 5:40 in the morning (because it's not always true).

I leave for Jamaica in 2 days. I started packing over the weekend and then wrote a list today at work of things I need to finish packing. I'm afraid I'm going to forget something important like the bridesmaid dress. While in Jamaica I need to go scuba-diving. I'm not sure I have someone to go with, but I will be going. Although to be honest, I'm slightly more nervous about this venture than about sky diving. So, Lord willing, when I return from Jamaica next Wednesday, I will have a new sister, have gone scuba-diving, and have a very nice tan.

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I hate making decisions. I over-analyze way too much, trying to figure out if doing this or doing that is God's will. You know in "Anastasia" where she shouts for sign to show her which way to go and then her dog tugs her in the right direction? That's what I want. I want a big ol' sign to plop right in front of me telling me what to do. So if anyone would like to tell me what to do, please, feel free.

This, by the way, is all in relation to my job. In a small, small nutshell, a couple is looking for a caregiver of sorts for their 1-year old boy. They are a nice, Christian couple running their own business and tend to go on fancy, schmancy trips that they would want me to go along on. Currently, I work in the inner-city with elementary-aged kids and am passionate about working in the inner-city. These are totally opposite things we're talking about here. I love working in the inner-city and want to have a positive impact on those kids' lives. However, I'm beginning to wonder if I don't need a break from it all. As much as I love all the kids I work with, I'm tired. I work long days with no breaks and am just plain tired. But is working with this family turning my back on the kids on the city? And would it ultimately help me in things I want to do in the future? I don't know. I just don't know. Hence the frustration. Okay, maybe that wasn't such a small nutshell.