I I want to, yes, but is it really the most fiscally intelligent thing to do right now?
This is exactly my problem. The financial dilemma.
If you have any doubts, why not look into just upgrading yours to an Annual Pass. That way you'd still get to take advantage of any discounts they offer. I think I've read that as long as your going to use them for at least 10 days you'll recoup your money, so even if you just go this fall and then with your mom you'll recoup your money.
I've thought about that as well. I guess my biggest concern is not being able to afford to go with Mom and take the week vacation just the three of us. In all reality, I guess what I'm most worried about is airfare.
In regard to the three of us, we go to Disney every year. Instead of having a whole year to recoup and save, we'll have eight months. I was thinking we'd possibly go in May, take advantage of the beauty of Flower and Garden Festival. In all reality, will we save enough money in time? Probably.
As for the shirts, if your heart is in it, and you enjoy doing it then go for it. I truly believe that doing things you enjoy is one of the most important things in life, and if you can use it to help finance some Disney vacations all the better. At least you won't find yourself begrudging the time you spend working on them.
You know, it has been so long since I have enjoyed something so much. And that to me, is a little sad, but also, very, very exciting. I really like working on them, and I do them at night while DS is sleeping, so it's no big deal. Then they sit and the dye sinks in for 24 hours, so the following night (again, while he's sleeping), I'm able to finish the process.
And it's so neat, because no matter how I think they're going to come out, it's a surprise every time. I love it.
Obviously, I'm the wrong person to put your cofidence in- see previous post(s).
But, I do know your business if viable! Go for it!
Indeed, it seems to be. Thanks for the vote of confidence.
From someone who has an AP for me it was a fantastic deal!! If you are seriously considering taking another trip then it is well worth it not having to buy tickets...and if you are considering 3 trips then you will make back your money!!!! At this point my first day of May trip, made up for my AP and means that the rest of the year thru January I'm going free to Disney..and what better feeling is that!!!
I know how you feel. I remember when I used to get an AP all the time, and it felt so nice to walk through those gates and to know I could park hop and to know all of that and it was so easy. Didn't matter how many days, as long as I could afford a hotel and food.
I think you should upgrade to APs especially if you are pretty sure you will be taking a vacation next year! Don't forget those discounted rooms and the World of Disney discount as well!
That's true, and what I would be hoping for is a really nice AP discount. And since this is the last year I can really play around with different times to go, we could certainly be flexible enough to wait for a good AP rate. I had May in mind, but we can be open to other times as well.
Well...let's see...
I could use charts and graphs.
But...this is really simple. If you have the AP...then maybe, just maybe, you will take enough trips to allow me to actually meet you in person!
Oh, you and your selfish motivations.
Hey, meeting you would be a pleasure!
and...uh...
I think I have some more orders.
WOO HOO!!! Just e-mail me.
And by the by, your second shirt is currently percolating, so to speak.
Oh Gosh....I think that's a tough call. You really have to see how realistic those additional trips are, or at least I would before making that kind of commitment. Here's the thing (not to be a wet blanket as I'm usually an enabler). If it were me, and I did the upgrade, then I'd feel I HAD to go again for at least a week to justify it. So by committing to the AP's I'd be committing to at least one more trip whether I should or not.
I think in my head I'm already committed to one more trip. The thought of going during a school vacation week (you have firsthand experience with this), I do not relish. I would rather sneak in one more trip, just the three of us, before he goes to public school. So in my heart, it's yes. In my head it's 95%. That 5% of me wants to be financially responsible. We didn't deplete our savings to buy the car, but it will take some time to recover.
But....on a much happier note....YOU FOUND A PROGRAM! I didn't realize! Who cares that it's 2010! You found something you like!
I can't remember what I've posted about this.
YES! I found a program!!!!
Actually, it's an accelerated program, and I've decided to go ahead and do that for art, not English. I already have a BFA in Painting, so I can do this accelerated program and get certified to teach art Pre-K - 12. The only difficulty is that it's Friday nights and all day Saturdays, and they highly recommend that you do not work while you're in the program so that you can complete the student teaching in a timely manner. It's all scheduled out and I won't bore you with details, but the kicker of it is that I carry the health insurance, and I highly, highly doubt that the bank will keep me when I suddenly change my availbility on them. All tellers are hired to work Saturdays, and I'm one of the only ones in the branch that works every one. So, time will tell. Maybe something will change for us before then, perhaps my husband can work something out with his work. I refuse to worry about it right now, though, because it's a whole year away. It's just a bit of a thorn in my side, so to speak.