I miss you all ...

I just wanted to send a message to everyone and say I've missed you all just as much as I've missed Jamaica. The people of this board are truly fantastic. Things have been busy, stressful.. life hasn't been so easy the last month and I found that missing Jamaica was making my life at home at times seem unbearable. (dramatic right?) I thought that taking a break from the board would help me push through some withdrawal but alas I couldn't stay away for long. I just wanted to tell everyone I miss you, I hope all is well with each and every one of you.

Hey Manda!
Glad that you checked in, to be honest I was a little worried about you as you seemed to have disappeared. But then I thought secretly or maybe hoped that it meant you had found your way back to Jamaica for another trip!
I remember when Jamaica first stole my heart, although it was back in 1999, I had it bad, and I ended up going 3 times that year (sigh, still such great memories). But don't be sad, we all know what it is like to be in love with Jamaica, and I know you will soon be back
But glad you checked in, good to know you are well...and we missed you too!

~Shauna

Blessings Manda, onward and upward!
This board is addictive because it is the easiest way to sooth the ache of not being there, or share the anxious joy of an impending reach. With people who understand.
I've been hanging around here 13 years and it's still my second click every day.

I too can relate Manda! I am about to take my 4th trip within a 20 month period.

Hey Manda,
You're back. Thanks for checking in. There is not one day that goes by that I don''t check for something about JA. I know, insane.

Can't fight it anymore. Soon come!

Manda was wondering where you were. Glad you came back. Hang in there.

hey manda! when you're feeling in the dumps - read trip reports! :-)

Ya got PND (Post Negril Depression) I know we can all relate:)

Tried to send you a message, but it says you have a full box :-)

We are going to have to buy a new cable for our camera so we can download the pic's of Barber :-) Will let you know when we get them up.

Manda: you can come with me to Negril...Jan 4 soon come...:p

Thanks everyone! I found it was the reports that made it harder not easier lol But with the rush and excitment of Christmas fastly approaching I'm finding it easier to focus on things and get through it. It definitely is a nice bonus to have a board like this to come back to and get a fix by vicariously living through someone elses experience :)

Brasi you are too kind :)

I think you should listen to Brasi..<wink>.... I know its hard.. I always plan my next trip as soon as I get back... that way I have something to look forward to... it does get easier. There is no doubt that you had an amazing trip... embrace those memories and let them be the push to return to jamrock.. Take care Manda81... maybe we'll see ya on da rock.

It's so great to see an update from you! You've been missed Manda!

I'm sorry to hear you've been having a stressful month, I just wanted to say that I completely relate to the feelings you described. I'm going through Post-Negril Syndrome too – even WORSE than I had after my first trip. I didn't think that was possible.

Markus left for a one month business trip 2 days after our vacation, so I've been sitting alone in the empty apartment looking at the pictures of us together in Negril and feeling such a longing to go back + missing/worrying about him on top of it. It can be unbearable and so depressing! Dramatic? Sure whatever, We can be dramatic about it together because I know where you're coming from!

I also thought that taking a hiatus from Negril.com for a while would help. I stayed away for about a week and focused on other things... but of course, I couldn't resist the pull and logged on again tonight just to see what everyone's been up to. :)

I don't have a countdown ticker yet for the next reach either, so I'm on that same boat w/you. Isn't it funny how your mood changes once you have those airline tickets in your hand?

Also I agree that the holidays provide a welcome distraction from PNS, I just returned from a trip to see my family for thanksgiving, that helped.

Keep putting away money for your next trip and saving up those vacation days. I will too! You know we can do this!:D And who knows? Maybe we'll be seeing each other in JA sometime in the not too distant future!

Keep your spirits up, Manda and keep us posted on how you're doing! I'm sending positive vibes your way!

Clarity thank so much you are such a sweet heart and it looks as if you know what I was going through.. you are right with all the family get togethers for the holidays it really helps you to keep your mind off of things :) It's raining and gloomy here in Toronto today.. it's these days that make it harder I guess. With a bad month ending I just felt like I needed a vacation and not being able to go when I so desperately could have used it was hard to handle. Thanks for your encouragement and kind words. The people on this board never fail to amaze me with their kindness. :)

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I also thought that taking a hiatus from Negril.com for a while would help. I stayed away for about a week and focused on other things...

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A week off? Clarity, don't you have a trip report to finish????

haha i was thinkin the same thing

Manda, I got it bad too girl...and dont see a trip anywhere in the near future lol

Tizzy and Manda - We should start a "No Countdown ticker to Negril yet" support group. lol
It's a hard knock life.. for us....:)

...and I know what you mean about the weather! It's rainy, cold and gloomy today here in SF. I can't even see anything through the thick fog.


Shush now Gerryg123, Can't you see that we're suffering here? We are IN the bell jar.

haha, Yes, I know I haven't forgotten. My other half is missing...I can't do it without him.
Markus will be returning from Germany next week. The virus that caused his ear infection has spread to his lungs. He has acute bronchitis. I'm really worried about him. The TR has been put on the back burner until he recovers and returns to the states.:(

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My other half is missing...I can't do it without him.(

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we will settle for a new installment from Jamar .....

My name is Tizzy and I'm a negrilaholic with no ticker :(

lol

the most depressing thing is that our tickers are ticking how long it's BEEN since we were in Negril. Ugh! It just keeps getting farther and farther away where everyone elses is clicking towards their return lol

Clarity it certainly is a hard knock life for us lol

GerryG don't be selfish we are suffering!!! lol