Through my whole situation, I have been really trying to focus on doing nice things for myself. I'm no longer a "we" or an "us," which gives me a nice little excuse to do this. Plus, once again, all of my money belongs to only me once again which gives me some freedom.
One of the things I'm trying to do is plan more vacations. It has been way to long and overdue. The first trip I'm taking is to Kansas City. Exciting right? Just kidding, this one is purely for family purposes. My grandpa is turning 90 so it gives me a good excuse. Plus my favorite cousin is there and it's always so great to see him!
My next trip I'm planning is to Las Vegas with a couple girlfriends from work. Were looking at some great deals! The main hotel were looking at is Treasure Island. We found a great deal for $218, this includes flight, hotel for 3 nights and a show. How can you beat that deal?
My last trip is to San Francisco, and it's hands down the trip I look forward to the most. My girlfriend Katie and I are both single gals now and have decided it would be really fun to take some trips together! I'm most excited for San Francisco because I have never been, and because my mom has really built the place up for many years. I have started to look into activities we can do while were there, and I'm really impressed with the selection. Here are some of my choices:
Alcatraz: I love history sights such as this, especially one that has so much disturbing history. One of the things I would have loved to do is do the night tour (haunted feel), but after talking with a few people, they said you miss a lot during the night tour because you just can't see as much in the dark.
Fisherman's Wharf: More than anything it looks like a historical sight, but from what I have been reading, it reminds me of Navy Pier in Chicago, which was my favorite thing there.
Aquarium of the Bay: I have developed a fear of the ocean, somewhat of an irrational fear, but I'm also hugely interested in it. I took an oceanography class in high school, which is where both my fascination and fear started. So although I don't enjoy getting out into the ocean, I do love seeing whats inside. That's one of the reasons I'm so excited to do this. It gives me best of both worlds. I'm safe yet fascinated!
Japanese Tea Garden: This one is a little lower on my priority list, but still an interest. The pictures that I have seen make this place look beautiful. I have read really great reviews too.
There are more things in San Francisco, like the Golden Gate Bridge, and much more. I'm really excited to see everything out there!
