So, my Aunt, who lives in Florida, just called me and practically started begging me to drive over to Florida tomorrow and go to Islamorada - Florida Keys for the weekend. She has a friend who has a house there so all I would be paying for is just my gas to get there and her friends take care of the rest (i.e. the house, food, and drinks - WOW!). I have always been extremely close to my Aunt but obviously never really get to see her too often since we've always lived in separate states.
The only thing is....I'm not too sure how FI will feel about this grand idea. I do hate the thought of being away from him since we're finally together, but after all the stress I've been under with the move and not knowing anyone it would be SO great to spend some quality time with my Aunt. Any suggestions on how I should bring this up to FI or should I just forget it?? I'm not working yet, so I really don't have to worry about that...
Re: A weekend in the keys... HMMMM!! What will FI say?
You'll see him on Monday! That's the beauty of living together now - you're going back home to him. I would take advantage of not working and go.
As for bringing it up, when he gets home I would just say "Guess what! Aunt ___ called me today to invite me to her place in the Keys for the weekend. I'd really love to go! What do you think?" or something along those lines.
[QUOTE]DO IT. Here's how vacation opportunities usually go - when you have the time, you don't have the money. When you have the money, you don't have the time. Well right now you've got time, and it won't cost much. Kiss FI goodbye, tell 'im you love 'im, and hit the road!
Posted by paintgirl[/QUOTE]
THIS!!
DOOOO IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!
You need to go. Have a blast. Once you get a job you may not be able to just drop everything and go for a weekend in the Keys.
Your FI will understand. Just tell him what an awesome offer this is, and that you'd love to go.
Then again, I never ask FI's permission for anything... so maybe my advice isn't the best. But I think you'd have a blast and you'd feel a lot better. GO!
I wasn't exactly asking "permission"...I just didn't want him to be upset if I left for a weekend...
[QUOTE]By "I don't ask for permission" I mean that I would have my bags packed before FI got home and I'd say "See you Monday!"
Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]
Haha! Jeana, we are 2 peas from the same pod.
Did it make you feel better to see your Dad? I think it will help me alot just to see her and be around her... It's been 3 weeks since I've seen someone I knew (other than FI AND FFIL, that is)
There's something very comforting about a familiar face, no matter how much you love your bf/fi. I'm looking forward to seeing a client in a few weeks just because I've known them for years.
Oh, FYI, if I begin to not make sense it's because I am KUI - Jack and Mountain Dew.
I'm with Kat and Jeana- pack your bags and tell him you'll see him Monday, lol
LOL - I'm glad my KUI'ing before 6 on a Wednesday makes me your hero paint
Hah. Yes kathleen, I believe that's exactly what I'm going to do!
[QUOTE]I have low standards.
Posted by paintgirl[/QUOTE]
I think this is quite the opposite. Not everyone can KUI by 6pm. That takes talent.
I have a feeling I'll be doing that this weekend though.
Boyfriend and I did a road trip through the keys and stopped overnight in Islamorada. We ate at a restaurant that had seating directly on the beach. I sat with my giant, glowing cocktail (they put a glowstick in it, how clever is that?) and watched the sun set with my toes in the sand. Somewhere in there, I also consumed an entire yellowfin tuna in about 30 seconds flat... it was that good
Highly recommend this place! I didn't write down the name, but a little internet research has led me to believe it is called Morada Bay.
Sounds pretty amazing musik! I'll try to check it out.