Travel

[JudyL]

Yes, its a long time.  However, I remember when it was 72 weeks then 62 then 52.  46 weeks from today I will be on a plane to Kenya/Tanzania.  Africa is my happy place, the place I go to reconnect, to let my heart and soul be where they feel they belong.  Haven't been since 2014 and thats way too long.  This week has been a tough one so I am yearning - hard - for next July.  For me, the wait and anticipation is all part of the enjoyment of going on a trip, but I really need it to hurry the heck up!

[queendiva]

I have been counting the weeks until the end of DS's deployment.

2 1/2 weeks to go!

[Alter Ego]

I know how you feel. I just got back from my last trip and now it’s 162 DAYS until I go again. My coworker was quick to say how sorry she feels for me. There may be a small possibility that she was being sarcastic, but I’m going to assume she was sincere.

[JudyL]

@queendiva that is exciting news!  I'd be counting that down too.

[JudyL]

Yes, @Alter Ego , I have to agree that I think there is a slight chance your co-worker was being sarcastic!  HAHA  

I though about counting down the days but that number was overwhelming and depressed me that I had so much time to wait.  LOL  So psychologically counting weeks seemed better - not as big a number as days.  Anyway, I can trick myself into getting through the wait.......

[Alter Ego]

The time will go by fast and, next thing you know, you will be planning for your return trip in 2021!

[Bhvbum]

Go while you can! I had a good friend die six months ago who was always going to travel somewhere and never did. 

[Bridgegal]

@Bhvbum 

Amen to that.   Years ago I taught at a HS and all the principal talked about was the 2 years left before he retired and he and his wife took their dream trip to Hawaii.

You guessed it, he retired and a few months later he was diagnosed with cancer and died shortly after that.   They never made it to Hawaii.

Fast forward decades later and always remembering him, my DH and I , in our mid 40's, sold everything and lived in Europe for 7 years.   Came back, went back to work, replenished our retirement funds and retired a year ago.   

Never put off you dream if you can help it.  

[ItsME]

@JudyL   I'm both excited for you and envious!  That trip is at the top of my bucket list.  I have more like two years before I go.  Time to start planning!