The reasons I didn't go in college were the most stereotypical, stupid, sentimental reasons. I'm embarrassed by myself for not being brave enough. Or wanting to leave behind the pathetic boyfriend. I've never been independent enough. That much is true.
Since I didn't go abroad in college, the one thing I wanted for my graduation present was a trip to Europe. Every year of college I had planned a Europe trip for that summer. It never materialized. I spent months planning my perfect graduation Europe trip. Complete with an itinerary and the desire to "find myself." However, this trip never actually happened either. (Although I do have quite an extensive collection of travel books on my shelves.) I somehow managed to land what I thought to be my "dream job," which started THREE days after graduation. I didn't even have time to unpack. And so, the elusive Europe trip still (nearly a year later) has not happened.
It's not even about visiting one certain place. I just crave Europe.
Although I've been dying to go to Prague, Salzburg, Italy, Greece, etc.
So, a few days ago the BF mentioned he was going on a business trip to the Czech Republic. Um hello?! Prague!!! Now, if I want, I can come along. Granted we would only go for a week, but we would be able to go to Prague and Austria (I have been dying to go on the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg since I was old enough to pretend to waltz along with the movie.) And a trip to Europe with the boyfriend? Ummm, be still my heart?!
But I have all these hesitations. Ugh. First of all I really should not be spending any money. (But isn't that the reason I have savings to begin with?) Especially since we were planning on taking a trip to Costa Rica this summer with our friends. (I would choose a Europe trip over Costa Rica any day! but I know the BF is dying to go to Costa Rica). Second of all, and I know this sounds ridiculously lame, but I don't want to seem like one of those girlfriends who just follows her guy around everywhere. Will people think we are so inseparable/ dependent that we can't survive without each other for a few days? I think I'm just feeling insecure right now because I still don't have a job, a plan, and I feel like I have nothing going for me... which is dumb. I know. Oh stupid insecurities, go away!
So, now I have a lot of thinking to do.. (If for some reason I happen to get an offer for the completely out of my league job that I interviewed for the other day, then of course I would not be able to go to Europe. So I suppose I will have to wait till next week for the formal rejection before booking any flights. Although this trip would be an AMAZING consolation prize for being completely lost and unemployed.)
Oh, silly life! I feel like the phrase "timing is everything" is truly the mantra of my life.
(p.s. I forgot to mention that this trip would be in 2 weeks)
11 comments:
I regret not studying abroad my first two years in college. Now that I'm in my program I would have to graduate late if I wanted to study abroad. We've also been trying to plan a Europe trip for the summer after I graduate (next summer) so I hope it goes through.
As for you going with the BF, I think you ABSOLUTELY should go!! It sounds like a really great opportunity. Who cares about the fact that you're going with your BF, that will probably make it even better!! This might be the kind of opportunity you'll really regret passing up if you don't go :-)
Oh wow. I say go for it, but the Costa Rica trip sounds great, too. My only drawback would be that the bf will be working. How much time would he have to spend with you? Seems like it may be more ideal to go on vacation? Just a thought...
Let's plan a day for lunch this week and we can discuss :)
I think you should do it! Megan was in Marching Band in high school and they went on a trip to Europe. She got to play where they filmed the sound of music, and it's one of her best memories.
Prague is gorgeous. I took a course there last summer on foreign correspondence. If you get the opportunity, definitely go and see it! Stay downtown, don't forget to see the Old Town and Charles Bridge. Oh! And the Dancing Building and the five-story night club.
I hope you get the chance to travel, I know how important it is!
I say go! I completely regret not studying abroad in college too! I did a 3 week study abroad coarse, but its nowhere near the same as a semester. Actually the year after I graduated my college started requiring all incoming freshmen to study abroad. Pretty great idea if you ask me!
P.S. Did you change you background? Or did I just not notice it before? Either way I LOVE it!
I have the SAME regrets for the SAME reasons and now all I can think about is how much I want to travel Europe! I think you should do it - how often will you get such an opportunity? I'm starting to become a firm believer in taking advantage of any opportunity that life shoots your way.. good luck and DO IT!!!!
Go for it! What an awesome opportunity!
Do it, lady! There's no day like today, and if you want to go so badly, you will make it work. I really, really want to travel around Europe (not just Italy) at some point in the near future, and I want my boy to be there with me. So this trip? Sounds absolutely fantastic.
Let us know what you decide to do!
1) I love your background!
2) How do I follow your blog? I can't find the little "follow" button anywhere!
3) I think you should go. You're going for the right reasons -- because you want to travel -- not because you have to be with your BF all the time. And like you said, you never know when these opportunities are gonna show up. Can't wait to hear what happens! :)
Ah. I'm so, so in travel planning mode. I say: GO! Definitely!
Also, we NEED to get together ASAP :)
I'm pretty sure that if I read a few days more, I'll know the answer to what you decide. But I say - GO FOR IT! Money comes and goes. When you have a surplus of it, you wish you had the TIME to do things and you'll ALWAYS have an excuse for not going.
I have traveled nearly my entire life and am so thankful that I have. You never know - it may be just the icebreaker you need for an interview some day!
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