So I was on a retreat a couple weekends ago. It was a very nice occasion, relaxing, invigorating, Spirit-filled, all that good stuff. When I first heard about it, I thought that it would be a waste of money, but having gone there, I admit that it was funds well spent. The retreat was at the Starfish Resorts in Trelawney…it was a very good hotel. Not quite 5 star, and even 4 stars is a bit generous…but I’ll be generous. 4 stars it is! I had fun there, the buffet-style menus were varied enough for my tastes, and it’s the only place I’ve seen so far in Jamaica that actually has a sushi restaurant (which I was unable to partake of, because it cost extra). Anyways…the first impression I got of the place was that of a giant motel, ‘cause that was what it looked like upon initial approach. Just goes to show that first impressions can be wrong sometimes. The rooms were clean, the facilities were working, the pool and Jacuzzi were good, the conference room was nice as well. I would go back there.
The retreat itself proved to be a great idea, and I feel that great things will come from it. The presentations included self-esteem, coping with loneliness, boundaries in dating, being comfortable and happy when being single, and a few others. The program was a bit cramped; there wasn’t a lot of social time besides mealtimes and Sabbath evening…you had to do your own meet and greet. Then again, that’s what you’re SUPPOSED to do.
One thing that was troubling was the male-female ratio. Including the people from Cayman, there were about 20 or so guys there, tops. This compares to about 90 or so women. What is going on here?? This is a pressing concern, I think…
I met some interesting people on the retreat. It’s always good to make new friends, no? Pics may come later; can’t post them right now.
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