Written by
Weszt |
March, 6, 2007
Whenever Weszt and I tell people where we’re going for our next vacation, invariably someone will say: “Wow, you guys are so lucky to travel so often. I wish I could could go to ____.”
Actually, we don’t travel nearly as much as we would like to either. Work and money constraints temper our dream. But, we manage to make the most of what we have. You can too. It all depends on your wants. Some people may say, “Wait, I could spend $5000 on some trip that will be over in a couple of weeks, or I could buy a new plasma television and stereo system, or put a down payment on a new car.” And do you know what? That’s okay. They have different priorities. I can admit that before a major trip purchase (such as airline tickets) I feel a tinge of regret for what I could be spending that money on (or saving it, as my mother would prefer). But, I look at each vacation as a potential trip of a lifetime. Long after that tv has died, long after that car has been sold, I’ll still look back at my trip with fondness. I haven’t regretted a single trip I’ve ever taken. Sure some were better than others, but each was a new experience. So if you would rather spend your hard earned money on something other than a vacation, that’s your choice. Just don’t do that and then complain how you can’t afford to take a vacation!
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