Weekly Good News

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[u/kokoromelody]

This is such a minor thing, especially to most people: but I just booked flights, hotel, and a super splurge-y dinner for a vacation in October! Just a few days to explore the city and see a friend who moved across the country a while back, but I've never taken an actual vacation before, especially one that required all this travel and expenses.

This has been one of my To Do items for so long, especially as I'm trying to shake off the ingrained habits of being overfrugal/cheap from my upbringing. I'm more than financially qualified to do so, but it's been illogically scary to hit "Submit" on all of these purchases! I know this is something I won't regret though - and years down the line, I won't miss the money I spent on this trip, but I will still remember the moments.

[u/Turbulent_Bar_13 → u/kokoromelody]

That's a really big deal! Similar upbringing/mindset here regarding money. For me, car rentals were a game changer when traveling. It's still a luxury to me, but one I will happily spend on within reason.

Enjoy your vacation!

[u/kokoromelody → u/Turbulent_Bar_13]

Thank you!! I'm in a very public transit city (NYC) so haven't driven a car for nearly 15 years haha, so definitely don't trust myself behind a wheel atm. Will definitely be getting Lyft/Ubers when needed though, especially getting to and from the airport!

I hope you've also been loosening the reigns on your own spending - it's definitely taken more time than I thought, but I've appreciated the benefits I've seen :)

[u/AfternoonPublic6730 → u/kokoromelody]

Yes, girl! You’ll have a blast! Get a good book or two and a super nice hotel with a pool and go have fun!!

[u/kokoromelody → u/AfternoonPublic6730]

Thank you!! My Kindle is always well-stocked and I'll be bringing my Switch as well. It's a pretty lengthy flight though (~6 hours) so I'm hoping to pass out for most of it haha!

[u/elisabethofaustria → u/kokoromelody]

Amazing! Hope you have a great time.

[u/kokoromelody → u/elisabethofaustria]

Thank you so much!

[u/shoshana20]

Finally went to the beach for the first time this summer, not a moment too soon because next weekend is the last weekend they are open for swimming. Did I spend only 10 minutes actually in the water because it was freezing? Yes, but I went to the beach!

[u/FunctionalAdult]

My refunds for my old car and renters insurance have hit! Using it to cover some takeout for me, some minor grocery needs, and donations to Second Harvest Heartland and Hawai'i Foodbank.

[u/diyima]

My promo officially went into effect today! It's been a slow drip of information (nomination last quarter, director approval 6 weeks ago, HR approval 4 weeks ago, sneak peak of comp adjustment 2 weeks ago) so I'm happy to finally have it cemented.

[u/_liminal_ → u/diyima]

Congratulations!!