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\u00a0handle stress very well so I got overwhelmed quite easily.<\/p>\n
Obviously\u00a0the biggest stressor is the condo search. It’s\u00a0such 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\u00a0work, supermarket around the corner, quiet\u00a0side 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.<\/p>\n
And that stresses me out more because then I have to\u00a0adjust to\u00a0using most of my savings as a deposit (I like having that little nest egg there…just in case).<\/p>\n
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\u00a0buying 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<\/p>\n
But then, last night, Randy mentioned that\u00a0he might be\u00a0going 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.<\/p>\n
Decisions, Decisions….<\/p>\n
Oh, and \u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046 (from my heading today) means “thank you” in Japanese. I guess I should start practicing, huh?
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