Sooo... another night/day and we're still thinking about ways to get us out of this quicker.

I remember the conversation I had with my Dad when I told him my dilemma of my master's degree and going to Hawaii. My Dad told me to get my master's.

DH is thinking about downsizing his car to get a motorcycle and a "beater" car.

Meanwhile, in order to get my master's and keep my Dad from thinking I'm being totally irresponsible - I'm considering, instead of going to Hawaii in April 2009... just push it back to October 2009.

I can still use my awards ticket so we only have to buy 5 tickets, and it is just pushing it back 6 months. I can take the classes I need to for my master's degree... and graduate by Fall '09 so the trip to Hawaii could just be like an early "graduation" trip while also seeing Dad.

Another factor into this was... I realized the semester for Spring ends at the end of April... if we traveled mid-April I might miss my finals or an important part of school during that time (and the classes are only offered once a year). So it seems more responsible to wait.

We can't take the trip during another time either cause we're already taking the kids out of school for DH's family trip. If they miss too much they might get held back.

The part of me that is bitter is thinking... DH gets to see his family and gets a bike. I just get a master's degree which isn't "fun"... its something I need to do. But I need to put that aside and be willing to let that go & try to focus on the big picture isntead of focusing on "Well he gets what he wants" - thats childish. And I know this won't be overnight, but I need to work on putting away that mindset.

I still miss my Dad so much... I think they are supposed to recheck in June to find out if he is in remission. I really hope so.

On an up note though, I did figure out that if we just keep putting money away and tackle one goal at a time.. the CC and two cars should be paid off in 2011.