I plan on going down to Florida for 7-10 days this summer because I have been promising myself and my friends down there that I would go for the past, what, 5-6 summers? So, this summer, I am going through with my plans, even if I have to declare bankruptcy afterwards!
I have invited Jake to go along, and if he can go, we'll probably be driving down there in my car (because it gets pretty good gas milage). If he can't go, I will be paying for a plane ticket and renting a car (which will definitely NOT be cheap!).
There are so many things that a person has to do in order to prepare for a vacation. Since I haven't been on one in so long, I had forgotten about most of it. Not only will I need to save every extra cent that I have from my paychecks between now and then, but I will also have to spend what little money I have left over on a new summer wardrobe (which includes a new swimsuit).
I'm at the point where I'm sure that I'll have the money to get down there and back, but I don't know how I'll be able to eat and drink once I'm there. Luckily, I'll be graduating from college in June, so I'm sure I'll get some money from a few people, and that will help me, even if it's only an extra $50, that will be money that I can use to buy food. :)
Also, in preparation for my trip down there, I have started going to the Y and working out. Well, I've only managed it once so far, but I plan on going at least 3 times a week, and I might have someone that can go on walks with me when it's nice out, so that will help a lot, too. I plan on being a "beach bum" for the majority of the time that I'm there, so I would like to get in shape, or at least head in that direction, so that I can feel more comfortable in a swimsuit.
Speaking of the Y, the backs of my thighs are pretty sore today! I worked on this little rowing-type machine yesterday. It was really nice and made for an easy workout, but I only did 5 minutes on it because I had already been working out for about 20-25 minutes and I didn't want to overdo anything. But, I think it might be my new favorite workout machine and I'll definitely be spending more time on it the next time I go!
When you said "3 times a day" about going to the Y, did you really mean 3 times a week? If not....MAD PROPS!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I wasn't that hungry so only got a post-Lent cheeseburger and actually haven't had Taco Bell since Lent has been over....shock and awe! lol.
Food=very important.
ReplyDeleteAt 1st I was going to say you could just go to the beach naked because food is more important but then I remembered that that's illegal in the states...lol.