Covet...it's like a Blanket, Right?

I'm a coveter.  I don't even think that's a legit word, coveter, but we're going to pretend for the purposes of this blog.  I am constantly comparing myself to others, wishing I had that pair of shoes, or this jacket, or lived in XYZ location.  (I also worry a lot about things I shouldn't, and don't about things I should - but that's a blog for another day).  I would say though, for all my coveting, 9 out of 10 times I am absolutely happy with where I am in life, even though I still struggle like every other person on the planet (i.e. second guessing, worrying, comparing, etc).  The 1 time I do let the coveting get to me is when I think about travel and how much I desperately want to see the world, visit random places, meet new peoples, and live overseas.  But I often forget all that involves money (or cajones, both of which I'm still working on).  Point being - the first part in fixing a problem is admitting that you have one...so consider this my admittance.

My next step is solving the problem?  Taking a short trip!  To satisfy my craving for travel (for a while, at least) I've committed to taking a trip in April.  Part of me wants to go to Buenos Aires, part of me to Paris, another part to Spain.  But the direction pulling me the most is the UK.  So back to London I go!

Now, I bet you're thinking, "But Carrie, you work for a non-profit and just bought a car.  On top of that you are moving and your student loan just came due - that's a lot of expenses going on."  If you aren't, then you should be, because that's what I'm thinking.  But at the same time, who cares.  Live a little, so I'm going!  (I'll be cutting back on the beer, the unnecessary driving/gas, and eating out to compensate though.)  Plane ticket is going to cost me right at $1000, if not a little bit more.  But fortunately, my friend Oliver said I could stay with him so the most expensive part of traveling I don't have to worry about (hotels).  (I use a lot of parenthesis.)   I'm thinking I'll leave April 26th or so and come back May 4th - those two days will be wasted on travel but it'll be worth it :)   I looked at tickets last night, but I probably won't purchase one until mid December.  Or maybe January?  But definitely no later than the end of January.

I'll also be there for the Royal Wedding...which makes this anglophile very happy :)

In other news, when I move I want to start a new hobby (a phase I go through when I start to get bored - I need something new to keep me occupied).  Besides reading - I've read 8 books since May - I think I'll go back to cooking when I get moved, even though I'll just be cooking for one.  I also think I'll utilize the park across the street from my new apartment (pics once I move in January!) and maybe get back to where I can go up a flight of stairs without dying?  I think that sounds reasonable.  I really want to learn to dance - like proper dancing, not grinding at da club - thanks to Jennifer Gray.  I mean, I have two left feet and my hips refuse to move, so I think dance lessons would be fun, and more importantly, a good challenge :)  I'll see if I can find some cheap lessons somewhere....

Until next time, HAPPY THANKSGIVING and get ready for All About Carrie Day on the 29th (aka my birthday).