Everyone who promotes the super-strict programs for getting out of debt also says you have to do fun things, too. And since we didn't really during our year-long push to become debt free, we decided that in November and December, we'd take the money we would have put toward debt (which is no longer necessary because it doesn't exist), toward something else.
November: plane tickets to Arizona for Spring Break
December: a ridiculous HD TV that will allow us to get rid of cable (since we rarely watch TV), but still let us get the major stations for football now and Lost this winter.
The Arizona trip is super exciting for both Kyle and I for separate reasons. For me, well, my heart lives in Arizona. After one visit in 2002, I was hooked for life. I have been out there every year on school breaks since 2002, except for last year. It was killer for me, and during that most depressing winter, I could sense the lack of hope for the sun-filled land of mountains and desert in my soul. My nieces and my sister and her fantastic husband all live out there, as well. And let's not forget that this is the land of our most insane engagement story. So for me, it's family plus heart.
For Kyle, who shares strikingly similar interests with my brother-in-law, it will be a great time of talking exotic cars, engines, horse power, motorcycles, guns, and a number of other things I simply cannot converse intelligently with him about (not to mention the enthusiasm levels are lacking on my part). He doesn't have much time in his crazy busy life for things such as these; it will be a welcome respite for him from his tiresome work routine.
The TV, well, with our strong desire to quit paying for cable, we knew that this was going to be an expense at some point. We did some research on LCD vs. Plasma screens, and Kyle made the final decision on which and why. I couldn't understand (nor did I truly care about) the differences.
The TV forced us to do a little living room rearrangement, and we're both very pleased with the results. It all feels more balanced and I have to admit the picture quality is astounding. Seriously.
We broke in the new set up with a viewing of Aladdin on VHS, and despite the years of watching the tape over and over, it was a stellar experience with our new TV.
Dad, you really do need one of these for the basement. You should buy it now while there are still great deals out there for the holiday season.
These were two very fun, very expensive things that have brightened our early winter. Now, back to saving for our emergency fund and paying in cash for my upcoming schooling.
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