Getting out of Dodge for a few days
Hey kids! Thanks for popping by!
Today is day 1 of 9 for me being an out-of-work bum student. So far, I haven’t gotten nearly as much studying in as I would have liked. It’s been a bit of a stressful day, actually.
Mostly, because I headed over to Barry’s office, where we did some number-crunching and soul-searching to discover what we really want to achieve in our retirement. I guess we really do need to put our heads together finally on this, despite the fact that our unknowns are still pretty far and wide.
And, let’s face it, planning for the future while trying to balance the present-day expenses can be somewhat stressful. I’m not sure why I thought this goal-setting exercise would be so much fun. Oh well… We’ll get a basic plan in place, and come back to it in six months, when it’s sure to change all over again. That’s just part of the point of financial planning – getting the foundation in place.
On another note, Barry and I have decided we need to get out of Dodge for a couple of days this weekend. There’s nothing quite like a roadtrip to cure all that ails, right? Besides, Barry and I are almost out of all of our sugar-free stash of groceries, and need to stock up on more. The states have so many more choices for these kind of things.
YOUR TURN: What are you doing for Halloween weekend?
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I’m jealous! I wish I could take some time off right now. Have a great time in MT!
Hey T! I’m heading out with the gang in TO to a party this weekend, but I’m not dressing up. I can’t wait to get back home, this has been a long trip this time and I’m ready for my own bed.
Have a great time on your mini-getaway! I guess your big trip is coming up soon? How did you manage to get that time off in your new job?
Christina… We shall! It’s a quick trip, thankfully. I’m not a huge fan of roadrips, but this one will be fun.
Rich… Have an awesome time out there! (I know you always do!) I got the time off with my new job, because I let them know during the interview process that I absolutely couldn’t cancel (my family is going, and so, I’d be screwing up several trips, not just mine). It didn’t seem to be a problem. Hope you get home soon!