On a beach in Jamaica!

Well its been a long time since I wrote last. Its fall of 2010 and I have had quite a year. After returning from the trip to Africa I proposed to the love of my life Akta on August 28th at beacon grill where we met in August of 2007. After lots of drama and ups and downs...we had a magnificent wedding in Vieques Puerto Rico at the brand new W spa and retreat. In fact we were the first couple to ever get married there. It was on June 5th 2010. So why all this history...well it sets the stage for why we are in Jamaica...we are on our honeymoon! Specifically we are at the Sandals grande ohco rios. Its a great place. After some issues with our room, everything has been great. The service is great, drinks good, weather great (well very nice!) and food pretty good. Main issue is that the veggie food is not as good as it could be, but its ok. Funny last year I was at an orphanage but this year I'm as far from that as I could be...definately enjoying my good fortune in life. The people are very nice and do anything to help much like those we met in Africa.

I can't say that I have lots of deep thoughts here. It is all about relaxing and rejuvenation. Work has been quite tough with becoming a manager, running firedrills, a layoff, and now a new tech lead role. All the while doing the people engagement and product improvement that I took the job for in the first place! Its all been a great learning experience just tiring. I feel great being on the beach though and ready to get back to it next week.

Getting married has been great. Wouldn't trade it for anything but it has definately been trying between family issues, finances, making hopes and dreams reality (real fireworks at the wedding!). We now live in the elkridge condo and are enjoying married life. We will get into a groove once we get back. It will be nice!

So its been a great year...lots of changes and lots of learning. Akta and I are enjoying being together and look forward to a great future!
Sent from Blackberry, please excuse typos