I realize nobody really cares, and I'm writing this more for my own mental relief than anything else, but here's what I'm dealing with:
1. The car situation.
Since we won't be getting back much money (they're paying off my car, but it was a lease, so we get money for Robb's car and whatever is leftover from mine. It will be approximately $4000.), do we get two cars? Do we need two cars? In our current situation I could more than manage with a bike and some cargo baskets. (I live 0.7 miles from work and two grocery stores are equally near.) Do we get a car and a moped or motorcycle? Used, certified pre-owned, or new? The only "new" cars that we could camp out of (as we did with Robb's Volvo) are Subaru Outbacks, and pre-2006 they have some major issues. Which means even if we go used, it's still somewhat pricey.
Oh, and all of this has to resolved before December 18, because that's when we fly to Ecuador.
2. The trip to Ecuador
Between the accident and the flu, planning got completely sidelined. We don't have anything lined up and I'm starting to freak out. Majorly.
3. Money
I know money is just money is just money. And we have enough money - we've got the beginnings of a down payment in the bank. So yes, we could afford a new car and a wild and crazy trip in Ecuador, but there goes the idea of buying property any time in the near future.
It's just all going around in circles in my head and I can't seem to let it go. Anyone have any sage advice?
4 comments:
Well, I care.
I don' t want to assume anything or presume anything for that matter. But to point 2, you should take that as a sign that whatever you end up doing will be much more fun that what you were going to plan. It is a vacation. Over-planning takes the fun out of it, no?
1) I care.
2) You won't help yourself get better if you are stressing too much.
3) You don't have that much longer of your semester, and I might recommend finding a reliable used car for Robb to get to and from work, (sadly leaving you to walk and/or bike). This will take some of the initial worry and stress of you, allowing you to plan your trip, have an enjoyable and relaxing time, and then deal with when you get back. But if you have a car already, then you don't have AS much stress when you return to the USA.
Silly ploy to have people write...of course it will work and EVERYONE cares. Now look, quit freaking out - you are traveling with your husband to an amzing destination. One car = One payment...walking, riding a bike and ways to keep you in shape and reason to by a sweet ass wicker basket and bell. Take a nap and start attacking your list. Much love and see you in a week :)
Hey amiga, add me to the list of people who care. I'm actually reading a book about worry and stress right now, called "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. Rule #1 (that's as far as I've gotten so far): live in a day-tight compartment. Don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow, bc yesterday is a memory and tomorrow is a dream. Do everything you can do today.
About the car situation: I would die for an excuse to ride a bike around town!!! Plus, then you'd be the cool teacher who is trying to conserve the environment, right?
About Ecuador: talk to Sarah, she'll have TONS of ideas, guaranteed! She lived there for a year!
Love ya!
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