Getting an early start!

So I'm getting closer to graduation...next year in fact.  I'll know more about exactly when after I meet with my advisor in a few weeks.  My wish for a graduation gift is a trip to England and Wales.  It's been my wish for quite a while, actually, but I think it's a great graduation gift to myself.  Geesh, that sounds narcissistic!  Regardless, it's what I want for graduation, and after all these months of my nose in a book that's not of my choosing, I think it's a fair request! ;)

Really, we've been trying to go forever now.  I've lost count of how many time we've actually started to make plans, look at dates, etc., only for something to come up and completely wipe out the idea.  Needless to say I've not been amused at those turns of events.  

Until then, I've decided to start my England 2012 bank account.  Monday I will go to the bank and start an account.  I have no idea when I'll have any extra money to dump in there, but I'll do my best.  I figure if I give up some things during the week, I can slowly build until I at least have spending money! lol

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  1. MandaJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    England is my graduation present to myself too!!

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  2. dmwJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Good idea! maybe you can do that "change" thing too - where you empty your pockets at the end of the week.. that adds up without even trying..

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  3. DebraJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I hope you get to go. You too, Manda. It was my best trip to date.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Anyone can come with us.... ;)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Excellent choice!!! Europe is always a great gift to give yourself!

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