It's May already? This year is just flying by!
I had an interesting week, to say the least. The most exciting news first...K and I booked a trip to Chicago in September! We've always wanted to explore this city and when my mom offered to give us her American Airlines miles that were about to expire, we jumped on the opportunity to book a quick trip for K's birthday. The flights were basically free (other than some small fees) so why not?
I had an interesting week, to say the least. The most exciting news first...K and I booked a trip to Chicago in September! We've always wanted to explore this city and when my mom offered to give us her American Airlines miles that were about to expire, we jumped on the opportunity to book a quick trip for K's birthday. The flights were basically free (other than some small fees) so why not?
After booking the flights, I started getting major anxiety about affording the trip itself. We were stuck booking 4 nights instead of 2 or 3 nights as originally planned because of all the blackout dates when you use air miles. So that's four days/nights of hotel, food, drinks, shopping and doing touristy things. It adds up quickly and this was really just supposed to be a quick weekend trip! I was also worrying about taking the extra time off work since we already have some other big trips planned for the year. More about my 2014 travel plans here.
Anyways, I finally decided it isn't a huge deal and it will work itself out.
On Wednesday morning, I got a cute letter asking me to be a bridesmaid for a close friend's wedding in Trinidad in March 2015. I'm so honored and definitely want to see my girl get married to her love but was a little shocked to find out the bridesmaid dress she has picked out is $300+. Not a huge deal but we gotta factor in international flight, hair, makeup etc....It was just a bad week for me to be thinking about money.
Well shit got REAL interesting Wednesday night, when another longtime best friend from Trinidad (who is also engaged), told me that her wedding date was finally confirmed for February 2015. I'm the maid of honor in her wedding. I have to be there. But now I'm in two weddings that are 1 month apart that require international flights, dresses, bridal showers & bachelorettes etc! Anxiety is out of the roof!
Don't get me wrong. I'm extremely excited to be in both weddings because I love them both dearly but I just can't wrap my head around how I'm actually going to afford it all. I think I need a cocktail to calm down the rate at which my mind is racing. Thankfully it's Friday ;-)
On to a few things the lower my anxiety...
~ Sunny days: nothing makes me happier than warmth & sunshine.
~ Free breakfast: the j.o.b had a food truck come to the office on Wednesday bearing free breakfast.
~ Shopping: ordered a new maxi dress, work outfit and thong sandals online and everything fits!
~ NYX butter gloss: Made a trip to Ulta to pick up some new colors of my favorite lip gloss.
Joining Lauren for H54F and Darcie for Five on Friday.
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Love the chevron outfit!
ReplyDeleteThe trip to Chicago will be well worth it!! I love the NYX butter glosses apparently I'm new to the party because they started carrying them at CVS so I have been stocking up! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh girl so exciting but sounds like an expensive February to March 2015! Lol Also enjoy Chicago, things always work themselves out!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I need to try that lipgloss!
ReplyDeleteYou are the second or third blog I've read today about someone taking a trip to Chicago! haha That breakfast bagel looks amazing right now & I'm a huge fan of the butter glosses as well!
ReplyDeleteTwo trips to Trinidad a month apart AND bridal parties for both weddings? Oh man I'd be stressing too. I hope you come to peace with whatever decision you make and don't feel guilty if that means having to say no to one of your friends. It's the risk that comes along with choosing a destination wedding and as long as you let her know early she will probably be understanding. Hope you have a good weekend Emily! Im happy I found your blog through Lauren's linkup.
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Two International flights a month apart I think they should just do a joined wedding! No? Chicago is such a fun city I am sure you will have a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteGirl I would FLIP OUT! I'm flipping out about being in 3 weddings in ATL/Boston/Cali- at least it's not international! Yikes! good luck! For your chicago trip have you check airbnb? it's a great option to find cheaper places to stay, and you can get rooms with kitchens so you can buy your groceries!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly!!!! That's crazy!!!! But sounds amazing, I think I'll stow away in your suitcase!
ReplyDeleteOoooh Chicago! We're still hoping to get up there in August to catch a Cubs game for my birthday. Don't stress about everything right now. Focus on Chicago first which will be amazing and work from there on the Trinidad trip(s). When everything happens at once it can be super overwhelming, but it'll all work itself out ;-)
ReplyDeleteI will be booking my flight times to Chicago come tomorrow :) I cannot wait to go... I hope you enjoy your trip there :)
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna have such a blast in Chicago even if it wasn't exactly as planned. I would totally be freaking out if I had to dish out that much money so close together, but I'm sure everything will work out for the best!!
ReplyDeleteThings are going to work out with the bridesmaid ordeal... Last year, I was somehow involved in 14 weddings, and it was expensive (none of them were international- thank goodness!). But it will all work out! Frequent flyer miles are the best, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteI found you through the link up! I hope you have a great day!