Crazy Hair

When I went to Jamaica I got braids put in my hair. These are the before and after pictures. I think they are hilarious!

YA MON!

So Barry and I got back from Jamaica early on Monday morning. We had the best time! We arrived at the Riu Ocho Rios on Sunday (January 7) at about 11:00pm, and the next seven days were a blur of beach, pool, waterfalls and a glow in the dark lagoon. Kate and Steve got married on Friday on the beach, and we all celebrated with lots of rum. I know everyone will want to see the pictures, so I'll put some up on here now, and more later! No problem.

...Oh ya, that's one of the catch-phrases we learned in Jamaica. There were a few: "Ya mon!"; "No problem"; "That's no lie"; and "Irie" (meaning "everything's all right). At first you think it's a tourist thing, and that the Jamaicans only say "ya mon" and "no problem" for effect, but they say it all the time, even in conversation with each other.

Lots of Bob Marley music, lots of rum, and lots of Jamaicans in town trying to sell us souvenirs and "smoke." It was fun, and made for some funny conversations back at the resort. Everyone in our group was approached in some way or another by the local vendors for some reason or another.

I can't wait to go on another trip to the carribean!

Wow, 2006 is over, but what a great year! I started school, Barry bought his house, we moved in together, and we got a kitten. I finally feel like my life is on track after several hiccups along the way.

I'm beginning 2007 with school again, and a trip to Jamaica next week. I think it's a pretty positive way to start a new year. Next year at this time, I'll be starting my last term of school and worrying about my teacher's college applications!

Barry and I rang in the new year quietly, with our friends Mark and Nancy over at their place. They have a little baby girl, so it was not a crazy party (ok, at least not as crazy as it used to be before Brooke came along!)

I hope everyone had a great night and here's to a happy, healthy and safe new year. I have very high hopes for 2007!