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[Lady Lallie]

Don't cancel! Modify. Yep, modify. You can always try to book at a value resort. Is the only thing holding you to your current rates, the MNSSHP tickets? I bet you could sell your MNSSHP tickets if you had too. Post those puppies on ebay!
What about making your trip in December your week long getaway, weren't you orginally going to do that until free dining lured you away?
There are many many different options other than cancelling.

Take a break from work clothes. Breath. Relax. Maybe, TK is ready to make a change. I don't know where you live, but I am assuming your state doesn't allow you to purchase insurance, I know Mass does but I think they are the pioneers on that front. :::Sigh::: I feel for you, TK, I really do.

 

[Princesskeyblade]

Do you know what you're agreeing to by offering to drink my share? Think about it babes, I'm SCOTTISH, drinking is an Olympic sport here and I'm a very patriotic lassie .

I'm going to be so sad when you're all Lapu Lapu Fabby-ing and I'm stuck back at home...maybe we could set up a computer link and I could get Virtually-drunk (or completely pished ) along with you gals during a trans Atlantic link. I will of course need the recipe for a Lapu Lapu and a pineapple for DH to hollow out and bring me my drink in.

Now I'm sure that would definately be a first

That. would. be. awesome!!!!

Oh, we sooooo need to figure this out.

I agree!!

Change is good. Sometimes. We've had lots of thoughts of changes here the past few days, some good, some questionable.

And here we have...

success!

CUTE!!!

I am also

When I initially booked our vacation, I planned it from a weekend to a weekend. Last year, DH's boss said it would be better for him to be gone from a Monday to Friday instead of a Wednesday to Tuesday, or whatever we did then. So I obliged. And booked a Sunday to a Sunday.

Do you all know how much more airfare costs on Sunday?

How I am kicking myself for trying to accomodate someone who still thinks we're not taking this vacation?

How frustrated I am that I cannot book anything else and that I bought nonrefundable tickets to MNSSHP?

Do I try to cut the vacation short? Do I say to heck with it...pirate...and pay the airfare? If I wait until July to see if they offer the special, it will be too late to try and re-book free dining, but still allow me enough time to :::gasp::: cancel completely.

I know.

Can you believe those words came out my mouth?

I'm just thinking about everything...maybe too much. Thinking about working vs staying home, thinking about how we can get health insurance, frustrated that I've discovered within myself I have no desire to take that full time job, but not thrilled at what I'm going back to.

That $2500+ I'm spending on vacation is starting to look frivolous.

And yet I can't imagine life without something to look forward to. DH works almost every weekend during the summer, usually at least two days, sometimes Fridays as well. We barely see him. As a matter of fact, he's working on Father's Day. We always went in September as our, yippee, summer is over, but we have one last hurrah. Then today in New England it's 98 degrees and I'm running errands thinking why am I going in September.

Oh, I'm a mess.

I big, big mess.

Who seriously wants to do this...

But where? Who can say. Perhaps my reluctance to buy new work clothes stems from a desire to make a change. Let's pyscho-analyze TK, shall we?

And help me! For the love of everything Jack Sparrow, help! Talk me out of cancelling.

DON'T CANCEL!!!! The TK family needs a vacation... You are being stretched thin and DH sounds like he needs a work break.... And you get to spend time together as a family without work getting in the way... (You can't get called into work when you are in Florida!) Things will get better.

 

[TarzansKat]

Don't cancel! Modify. Yep, modify. You can always try to book at a value resort. Is the only thing holding you to your current rates, the MNSSHP tickets? I bet you could sell your MNSSHP tickets if you had too. Post those puppies on ebay!
What about making your trip in December your week long getaway, weren't you orginally going to do that until free dining lured you away?
There are many many different options other than cancelling.

You're right. The only problem with December is that mom and nana would be along, and although I LOVE them, this trip was supposed to be the big TK family on their own vacation. Truthfully, I'd rather give up my unspeakable birthday trip and go for a weekend for Lapu Lapu fest 2009 next year, or turn that into my family trip.

Take a break from work clothes. Breath. Relax. Maybe, TK is ready to make a change. I don't know where you live, but I am assuming your state doesn't allow you to purchase insurance, I know Mass does but I think they are the pioneers on that front. :::Sigh::: I feel for you, TK, I really do.

I think even if we were able to purchase it the cost we be astronomical compared to what we pay now. Currently, my employer picks up about half the cost of it. I guess I've just been feeling so frustrated because it's June and we still haven't hit our deductible yet. On a brighter note, I can get my allergy shots every five weeks instead of three, so that should help.

DON'T CANCEL!!!! The TK family needs a vacation... You are being stretched thin and DH sounds like he needs a work break.... And you get to spend time together as a family without work getting in the way... (You can't get called into work when you are in Florida!) Things will get better.

It is true. We need a vacation. I talked to DH tonight about modifying/switching. But I really do want to stay at the Wilderness Lodge...truthfully, I prefer it for this trip. I've really worked up an expectation of staying there and enjoying the deluxe amenities.

It's a time crunch. If I want to modify our vacation, I need to do it by the end of this month. I won't have a good solid idea on airfare until mid-July. In that case, I guess there is always December, like LL said.

I have a HUGE headache right now. I don't know how long I'll be on tonight, so if I don't catch you guys, good night!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Things will work out, TK. Try not to stress, I know it is easier "typed" than done.

 

[Princesskeyblade]

Things will work out, TK. Try not to stress, I know it is easier "typed" than done.

Things will work out TK. Just hang in there!

 

[willwriteforears]

I'll be happy to. Let's, however, save that until after the deed is done, shall we? It's best not to discuss these things prior to conception. Otherwise, the population would die out!

I'd say the "blunt talk" could help deter teenage pregnancy. My school district when I was young showed us "The Miracle of Life" each year in 4th-6th grades. Full-frontal view, if you know what I mean, of a woman giving birth. Absolutely terrified me.

 

[willwriteforears]

Though fun to say, we would get a lot of weird looks if we were to burst into spontaneous "WINKY WAY!"

DED, raised from the DED, and re-DEDed over this.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I'd say the "blunt talk" could help deter teenage pregnancy. My school district when I was young showed us "The Miracle of Life" each year in 4th-6th grades. Full-frontal view, if you know what I mean, of a woman giving birth. Absolutely terrified me.

Oooh yes, we watched that too.

DED, raised from the DED, and re-DEDed over this.

People would just not understand what we meant!

 

[willwriteforears]

I did call. I posted about it in my PTR, and I can't remember if I posted it here.... (I don't think I did)

Unfortunately any trace of whole wheat would.

However the alternatives sound good, so it doesn't seem like it would be a loss.

Oh, okay. PKB, you're next on my catch-up list.

 

[willwriteforears]

Thanks for the support, LL. I feel like a big ole schmuck, but I know what makes me tick. I have always tried to do too much because I thought I was "supposed" to. People in my family have a very hard work ethic, and I've always had that as well. The problem is lately, I'd like more to apply that to my little peanut than the workforce. Don't you want a career, people ask me. Right now, no. Everyone wonders why I work at the bank when I could easily be doing something else, making more money. I have a simple answer. I already want to quit and I only work part time. Can you imagine how I'd feel if I worked full time, even if I did enjoy it? At this point in my life, I just don't think that anything is equal to my time with my family, especially if DS is the only child we have. It all goes by so fast, and I do feel like I'm missing out. I can take comfort in the fact that he is with family, and we haven't had to utilize daycare, so that is a plus.

I know that you and your DF will figure out something that works for your family too. Opposite schedules really do help. DH and I have seriously discussed him trying to work for UPS. They have those part time night jobs which pay little, but offer complete health coverage for your whole family. But when would we see him? He'd work days, nights, and when he has catering on the weekends. I know we'll figure out a solution. I just don't know what that is yet.

Very sorry the interview/job situation wasn't what you hoped for/expected. But as everyone has said, at least you know now. And I'm nowhere near having kids, but I totally sympathize with you wanting to stay home. My mom was a stay-at-home mom for my brother and me and I think it had a huge positive impact on us. and You'll work something out.

Edit: Now all caught up--TK, do not cancel! You'll wind up regretting it if you do.

But I will say that it sounds like you do need a break from thinking about it. Take a long bath, or, if the weather's bearable, a nice walk. Find a little time to just be. For myself, that's usually when answers come to me--when I'm not worrying about it or obsessing over it. We're all pulling for you, girlie!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

One change, and Tink would argue, probalby one of the most important ones is...our footwear.

Tink. Footwear. Rhetorical question.

Yes, the TK family has ordered and returned more footwear than we care to count.

The important part of that statement is that your returned them. Yours truly, likely not.

Awwww! The nuggets tootsies all comfy in his Crocs. I amend my previous Crocs statement to such:

Crocs are NOT okay...unless they're on little bitty baby feet.

Do you all know how much more airfare costs on Sunday?

How I am kicking myself for trying to accomodate someone who still thinks we're not taking this vacation?

How frustrated I am that I cannot book anything else and that I bought nonrefundable tickets to MNSSHP?

Do I try to cut the vacation short? Do I say to heck with it...pirate...and pay the airfare? If I wait until July to see if they offer the special, it will be too late to try and re-book free dining, but still allow me enough time to :::gasp::: cancel completely.

I know.

Can you believe those words came out my mouth?

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.

Ok. Now. Here's your long lost sister's (possibly) sage advice:

Don't cancel unless there aren't any other options. I agree that you need and deserve a vacation for just the three of you.

Keep the WL if you can or move if you must. I know how much you're looking forward to the WL but you need to decide for yourself what the priorites are in terms of lodging.

And in terms of the flight, well, that one's a bit trickier. Since I know where you're flying out of, I can tell you that the rates are better for the non-ideal flight times, so you could always do that to save a couple of bucks. Also, Green is offering slightly better rates and more flight times (I sent you an e-mail) and, if you'd like, I'd be happy to come and pick up your sweet family and get your there so you wouldn't have the added expense of parking the car...as long as you can get someone to pick you up.

Since I booked the $99 rate, the other rates have gone up $15+ depending on flight times. In terms of the gas prices and all of that, well, part of me thinks it's a scare tactic, like last year, but it is still smart to keep this in mind.

I'm just thinking about everything...maybe too much. Thinking about working vs staying home, thinking about how we can get health insurance, frustrated that I've discovered within myself I have no desire to take that full time job, but not thrilled at what I'm going back to.

I think part of it is that you've got SO MUCH on your plate. I know how that feels. Take one day and one decision at a time. That way, you know your choices were well thought out and well made. Hang in there sweets. I think you're doing a great job juggling everything.

That $2500+ I'm spending on vacation is starting to look frivolous.

Time with your family in your favoritest place on earth is not frivolous.

Let's pyscho-analyze TK, shall we?

Ok, well I'm not that far into my Psych degree yet, but I can tell you that you're absolutely normal. Just stressed. And overstimulated.

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Hey! I just came across this GREAT picture of me and you at Lapu Lapu Fest 2008!

(I think you might be the one on the right, by the way.)

And here's all us gals at Lapu Lapu Fabby Fest 2009!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Hey! I just came across this GREAT picture of me and you at Lapu Lapu Fest 2008!

(I think you might be the one on the right, by the way.)

And here's all us gals at Lapu Lapu Fabby Fest 2009!

Those are just too cute!!

 

[TarzansKat]

I'd say the "blunt talk" could help deter teenage pregnancy. My school district when I was young showed us "The Miracle of Life" each year in 4th-6th grades. Full-frontal view, if you know what I mean, of a woman giving birth. Absolutely terrified me.

DED, raised from the DED, and re-DEDed over this.

Happy to make someone laugh.

Edit: Now all caught up--TK, do not cancel! You'll wind up regretting it if you do.

But I will say that it sounds like you do need a break from thinking about it. Take a long bath, or, if the weather's bearable, a nice walk. Find a little time to just be. For myself, that's usually when answers come to me--when I'm not worrying about it or obsessing over it. We're all pulling for you, girlie!

Bless you all and your kind DIS hearts. Thanks for the suggestion. Usually my soul searching takes place during my workouts. Most typically, I reflect on my trip, my life, my adrs, my life, meeting/kidnapping Jack Sparrow, my life...you get the picture. I wasn't able to work out today, but I will be tomorrow morning, so I expect a nice little chat with myself while I'm on the elliptical. Except not out loud. Because my work out comrades would discover just how weird I really am.

 

[TarzansKat]

Tink. Footwear. Rhetorical question.

So my sandals arrived today...chapter coming later...and as we were going downstairs to retrieve them from the UPS man, the boy said to me, and I quote "I love shoes!"

I said, DS, I can't wait to tell Tink what you just said.

Awwww! The nuggets tootsies all comfy in his Crocs. I amend my previous Crocs statement to such:

Crocs are NOT okay...unless they're on little bitty baby feet.

They are adorable! He wore them all day today, and he can get them on and off by himself, which is da bomb! to an independent little three year old.

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.

Breathe in. I will meet Jack Sparrow. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Lapu Lapu Fest with Tink. Breathe out.
Breathe in. DH dressed like Jack Sparrow. Breathe out.

Ok. Now. Here's your long lost sister's (possibly) sage advice:

Forget the possibly, it is.

Don't cancel unless there aren't any other options. I agree that you need and deserve a vacation for just the three of you.

Keep the WL if you can or move if you must. I know how much you're looking forward to the WL but you need to decide for yourself what the priorites are in terms of lodging.

I want to stay at WL. Had some revelations today. Will post in chapter and keep the suspense alive as long as humanly possible without causing everyone to unsubscribe.

And in terms of the flight, well, that one's a bit trickier. Since I know where you're flying out of, I can tell you that the rates are better for the non-ideal flight times, so you could always do that to save a couple of bucks. Also, Green is offering slightly better rates and more flight times (I sent you an e-mail) and, if you'd like, I'd be happy to come and pick up your sweet family and get your there so you wouldn't have the added expense of parking the car...as long as you can get someone to pick you up.

Thought seriously about this today, and may compromise my flight times to get a better rate. I totally hear what you're saying.

I think part of it is that you've got SO MUCH on your plate. I know how that feels. Take one day and one decision at a time. That way, you know your choices were well thought out and well made. Hang in there sweets. I think you're doing a great job juggling everything.

Actually, I think this portion of your advice was my mantra today. Take one day and one decision at a time.

Time with your family in your favoritest place on earth is not frivolous.

Thank you. And let me reiterate, aside from my honeymoon, and probably not even then, since I was a cast member with a 50% off discount, I have never ever spent this much money on myself, or the three of us, for one vacation. We've done multiple trips per year, like our Dis vacation and when we visited my sister or when DH's sister got married, and truth be told, probably spent in those years about what we're spending on ourselves this year. Why is it so easy to go all out for other people and so hard to treat yourself well?

Ok, well I'm not that far into my Psych degree yet, but I can tell you that you're absolutely normal. Just stressed. And overstimulated.

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.

Breathe in. I will meet Jack Sparrow. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Lapu Lapu Fest with Tink. Breathe out.
Breathe in. DH dressed like Jack Sparrow. Breathe out.

Hey! I just came across this GREAT picture of me and you at Lapu Lapu Fest 2008!

(I think you might be the one on the right, by the way.)

And here's all us gals at Lapu Lapu Fabby Fest 2009!

Oh, we make adorable smileys don't we????

 

[Lady Lallie]

How was your day, TK?

I have been reading "Crocodile on the Sandbank" and I love it. Though I have been reading it for a week, I blame the Wedding for distracting me. I am almost done and really really like it. I can't wait to read more!

 

[TarzansKat]

How was your day, TK?

On the whole, I would say good. I plan on writing a chapter...at some point...maybe not tonight...but anyway, on the whole, good. I took one breath at a time, know what I mean?

I have been reading "Crocodile on the Sandbank" and I love it. Though I have been reading it for a week, I blame the Wedding for distracting me. I am almost done and really really like it. I can't wait to read more!

Oooo, maybe it's time for me to re-read the series again. That book always makes me feel better!

 

[Lady Lallie]

On the whole, I would say good. I plan on writing a chapter...at some point...maybe not tonight...but anyway, on the whole, good. I took one breath at a time, know what I mean?

Ahhh, yes.

Oooo, maybe it's time for me to re-read the series again. That book always makes me feel better!

I really like it, I just haven't been able to devote my full attention to it.

 

[willwriteforears]

Usually my soul searching takes place during my workouts. Most typically, I reflect on my trip, my life, my adrs, my life, meeting/kidnapping Jack Sparrow, my life...you get the picture. I wasn't able to work out today, but I will be tomorrow morning, so I expect a nice little chat with myself while I'm on the elliptical. Except not out loud. Because my work out comrades would discover just how weird I really am.

Yanno, I kinda suspected that would be the case with you--not sure why I didn't actually write that out, though. I tend to zone myself when I work out. Great for get getting rid of mental junk, but not so good for problem-solving.

May your next workout be full of decision-making, peace about the decision-making, and wholly internal so as not to frighten others!

 

[TarzansKat]

I really like it, I just haven't been able to devote my full attention to it.

Well, that and the series would make excellent cruise reading! Although I don't know how much reading you'll be doing on your honeymoon!

Yanno, I kinda suspected that would be the case with you--not sure why I didn't actually write that out, though. I tend to zone myself when I work out. Great for get getting rid of mental junk, but not so good for problem-solving.

Oh, don't get me wrong. Sometimes my mind wanders...but usually it ends up back on Jack Sparrow...which makes me think of Disney...and Adventureland...and Dole Whips...and you see where this is going, right?

May your next workout be full of decision-making, peace about the decision-making, and wholly internal so as not to frighten others!