I'm So Excited

In the seventies, I was not a fan of disco. I was into trippy music, the more obscure, the better. Still, back in the early days I was obviously surrounded by it. It was hard to be anywhere music was playing and not hear it. Now, though, I have a greater appreciation of disco music and its exhuberance. I don't often go out of my way to listen to disco, but there are a few songs I like a lot, and the one referenced in the title is among those. Today I have much to be excited about, the top two being finished with my spring semester class, and the fact that in less than two weeks I'll be living it up in a foreign country. Until then, I'll be working like a maniac; my scoring company is offering a $100/day incentive to anyone who puts in eight hours. I submitted availability for eight hours for six days next week, so (assuming I'm scheduled, which I'm sure I will be given the need) in addition to my regular pay for those days, I'll clear $600 more dollars! I'm not usually a money hound, but I'm financing this-coming solo vacation as well as a family trip later in the summer to celebrate my son's college graduation.

The family trip will be expensive, but it's not every day my son graduates from college. It will be wonderful to have us all together to celebrate, and even better that we're staying in adorable beach bungalows on the Gulf. As for my own upcoming trip, I booked an amazing deal on an all-inclusive oceanfront hotel room -- and Expedia gave me the option to get a free rental car. I also had Expedia credit, so this entire vacation will cost less than $700. There are times I spend that much in a weekend -- at home -- when all my sons are here. (That may be a slight exaggeration.) Anyway, I'm feeling happy and independent and smart about my choices. Let's just hope I don't find myself in some crappy hole once I'm there. Even if I do, it's on the beach and has several pools, so who cares?

I finished entering grades for my classes just a half hour ago, and while I still need to get my summer class set up (which will probably take less than an hour), I don't have to actually start it until May 18, three weeks away. I won't say I deserve a vacation, but I will say I'm ready for one. I haven't been away from home in over a year, and between the weird medical stuff that was going on and the insane amount of work I've been doing, I feel a real need to get away for a while. Going to Mexico alone is, in addition to being exciting, a little scary! I like the edge. And I'll be driving, which adds a little extra edge, not because I'm afraid to drive but only because I will be in unfamiliar territory. I'm sure all will be fine, and I will have a great adventure! The countdown begins . . .