ありがとう
I seem to be inflicting unnecessary stress upon myself lately. I’m not seeking sympathy at all because, generally speaking, the stressors are all good things. I just don’t have the ability to handle stress very well so I got overwhelmed quite easily.
Obviously the biggest stressor is the condo search. It’s such a distraction – and we all know how I like routine and simplicity in life. I’m seeing two properties today (one I’ve seen before). It’s the new one I’m seeing that I’m most excited about, though. Aside from the ugly facade/construction style, this unit could be ideal: blocks from underground subway, affordable (by Boston standards), walking distance to work, supermarket around the corner, quiet side street, on-site parking (for guests since I have no car), good local restaurants. Unless a double murder took place and the walls are covered in blood, I’m rather optimistic about this one.
And that stresses me out more because then I have to adjust to using most of my savings as a deposit (I like having that little nest egg there…just in case).
Oh, and adding to the stress (but in a very good way) are potential future travel plans. I’ve been thinking of going to Paris during Christmas break. Mark has offered to let me stay with him again but coordinating the airfare and such has been rough. I shouldn’t be spending the money for the flight if I could potentially be buying a place in the next few months. I really want to go, though…but realistically it might make more sense to go in May/June instead. ARGH
But then, last night, Randy mentioned that he might be going to Tokyo on business in December and that I could come along! I could stay at the hotel with him (for free…his company pays for it) and he said he could also use his frequent flyer miles to fly me there for free (he’s got over 640,000 miles since he travels all the time for work…and his company will pay for his ticket). WOW! Japan! What an adventure that would be!!!!!! And it would be cheaper than Paris (despite having a free place to stay in Paris). And budget is key for me right now. I would just entertain myself during the day while he works…and then he’d tack on a few days at the end for us to sight-see.
Decisions, Decisions….
Oh, and ありがとう (from my heading today) means “thank you” in Japanese. I guess I should start practicing, huh?
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…..Isn’t this the sort of “Just In Case” thing for which your savings exists? Breathe in, breathe out – you are Captain Finance, and I am sure you will rebuild your nest egg.
Safe travels, whichever you pick… Tokyo… that is surprising, I didn’t think that would really do it for you. Then again, you have been known to surprise me…
Karl, I’d take Tokyo in a heartbeat–the financial situation alone–free air fare, free lodging–would make the deal a slam-dunk in my book.
Dood! Go to Tokyo, how much fun and crazyness would Christmas in Japan be?
Also, if there was a double murder with blood all over the walls, you could negotiate a lower price, for example: Well, there are two partially decomposing bodies in the bathtubs and the place is saturated with blood and bullet casings, if I clean it up myself, will you drop the price?”
Oh, the trip to Japan would be prior to Christmas (2nd week of December). So I’d still have that week of at Christmas while the office is closed. At this rate, I’ll just stay local for that.