Decisions, Decisions...

I have been presented with an opportunity to travel.  Awesome, right?  Right.  But, the overly responsible side of me is wondering how the heck I am going to make this happen!  Eeeek!  I mean, really all I need is time and money.  You know, just time and money.  Two things I can't get more of... legally, anyway.  But, this is what this whole blog is all about for me.  Finding opportunities to live more, live bigger, better and along that path, find happiness.  I don't want to be afraid to make certain things happen in my life.  I don't want my own insecurities to hold me back.  I want to be stronger, this is my life and I am the only one responsible here.

Crikey!

By the way, I'm not talking about a weekend at Grandma's house (though, if I could, I would).  I am talking about a chance to go to AUSTRALIA! Amazing.  Australia is truly a place I never thought I would have the chance to visit. Primarily because I never thought the opportunity would present itself.  Also, I hate flying and always dismissed the idea of Australia because there is not one piece of me that wants to do the flight.  Now that it's a real possibility though, I think I can handle it... funny how that mindset changes.

One of the ways I make decisions - seriously, I do this a lot - is I ask myself if this event/circumstance passes, will I regret not doing it?  Or regret not trying?  I have to say that whenever I do this exercise, I feel confident with my decision.  So, with this situation, my friend invited me to Australia in November.  A couple of thoughts that are crossing my mind are: 1) This will use up any vacation time I have for the rest of the year at my job.  This is really weighing on me as I spend most weekends down The Cape with my family.  I love long weekends there, having a few days to unwind does wonders. 2) This is definitely going to put a big mark in my savings, which is minimal to begin with!  Yet, when I picture December coming, holidays fast approaching and reflecting back on the year, I truly feel like I would regret not giving myself a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.  So, is my decision made?  I think it is....

Try this little regret question next time you are faced with a difficult decision.... see where it takes you!

Love, Lizzie