One of my friends is turning 30 this month and celebrating with a trip to Las Vegas. I got the invite a couple of months ago, and I just never committed to joining in the Sin City weekend. This week, I realized, was crunch time. (The text message she sent me inquiring about my status helped.)
I had to say, "No, I can't go." That would be the financially responsible thing to do. But, I thought, being able to meet up with friends I haven't seen in two years — at least — was worth something. There's not a financial value I can put on being able to make them smile and sharing a weekend of laughs in a city that uses that much wattage. The bright, shiny objects really do it for me.
So, I didn't say "No." I decided I would go for the weekend portion of the trip — leaving Friday after work and returning Sunday — arriving two days after everyone else. Then I went to book the flight, and I thought, "How silly to spend the same amount of money for half the time in the other city that never sleeps." So, I booked my flight and made plans to just take two vacation days.
Why not? I don't really have any other vacations planned for the year, so this seems like as good of a reason as any. Plus, the only thing holding me back is a list of other things I think I need to be doing that weekend. Those can wait. Vegas, however, cannot.
Mark this down as another check on my list of goals for 2010: Take advantage of opportunities. Don't just let them pass you by.
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