So last week I had my head in the books. Forgive me but it is only the start of term where I am from and I am trying to adjust to how each professor grades and their expectations and such. Followed by a weekend full of work, I did not have time for much else. However there have been a few things that have been a good day dream or mental escape at the end of my long days :)
NUMERO UNO:
For a while now my boyfriend Casey and I have been planning bits and pieces of our future trip to Europe. Summer 2012 we are going to travel through Europe for a month with some of our closest friends. I come home some nights and just read the reviews on come of the backpacks we may purchase. I look at other backpacker's itineraries to see another persons take on a month away. I am sooooo excited. It is going to take dedication in all parts of my life to prepare. Like a month of trekking the European countryside is physically taxing if you are not in shape. Thus one thing I will be spending my money on is a gym membership. Casey and I are really dedicated to this for our health but Europe will be the bonus :)
Another thing is being as economical and responsible with money as possible. We have set ourselves a budget and are looking at ways to save and cut back in all aspects of our life so that Europe will become a reality.
Lastly I think being more involved and appreciative of my friends and family that share in my goal. Casey and I are so excited for one another and our friends that this is what we have in store. It is the light at the end of a tunnel of an already stressful life as a college student. Money is tight. Homework is not something that you can make up for 10 points off LOL. Anyway.... yes I am so excited and thoroughly smitten with the idea that myself and my closest loves are all sharing in a month or so in Europe.
TWO-FER FOR YA
I got a free, brand new tire tonight. Long story short I had a blow out last night. I am safe and the damage to my wallet was not fatal (kind of). It still stands though that I had a blow out and because of a wonderful police officer spot light, everyone driving within a mile of my vehicle saw the MESS that is the back seat and trunk. I am very lucky and blessed though. He stayed with me, and to my pleasant surprise my wonderful boyfriend came to sit with me while we wait for the wrecker. Another great friend saw me and offered a ride and some company. After all of this, Casey's uncle Jon came and helped the best he could too. It made me realize how lucky I am.
Tonight when my best bud Brandon and I, with help of Jon, changed my tire he told me to come to his house and air it up for free. His dad had heard about my mishap and offered me a brand new tire. It was the right size and everything so I am stoked.
All of this made me swear to take better care of myself and my car. Almost like belated resolutions for this new year along with saving money as best I can.
I will say this for myself though, I had the funds needed when my emergency hit last night. And my phone was charged. I ran some errands to the Wal-Mart and only bought necessities. Not too hard though because I hate Wal-Mart more and more every day LOL. I am doing good so far and plan on doing my best to stick to all of my newly set goals.
Ciao Bella'
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