Revisiting Our Goals...

I was up early and did go out for my usual 10K... it was nice and chilly... but I was feeling tired... Still it was great to be out as I saw my usual running friends. 

After a shower, Isaiah took off for work and I went back to take a nap! Alan was home by 10am, which was early as we had lots planned.

We wanted to look over our goals and talk about our travel plans as well as our 7 year plans... We didn't finish on 11/14 as we had lots to get done for the Appreciation Luncheon.

We looked at travel plans and budget:

1. Alan, Isaiah and I will be heading to this little island to swim with the giant turtles during Lunar New Year. February 14-19. We will also spend a few days in Tainan, touring around the old city.

2. Abby's time in Taiwan. We will go on a weekend trip on March 13 to 15.

3. Alan and Isaiah's trip to see the US Open in August-September of 2026. 

4. Alan's trip to the States: most likely August 8th to September 8th.

5. Abby and I are planning on hiking ABC in Nepal. That's still in the planning stage, but perhaps in late March to early April. I want to be back for Resurrection Sunday which will be on April 5th.

6. Finally... my trip to Heidelberg in the first two weeks of May or it might be late April to mid May. 

Our budgets:

600US$ for Lunar New Year for three people

300US$ for March for four people

7,000US$ for Alan's trip to the States and their trip to NYC, including flights and hotels food etc. and US Open tickets

2500US$ for Abby and I to Nepal, flights, hotels, transportation, food, and trekking guide 

4,000US$ for my trip to Germany, flights, hotels, transportation, food, etc.

So, we're looking at about 15,000 or more for 2026! That's 450,000NT$!!!! 

We also looked at 2028... Alan's 70th! We hope the kids will go with us to visit three new places and two old favorites... and to go to the French Open to complete Alan's dream of visiting all the tennis Grand Slam sites! 

Needless to say, it was a very productive planning date.

We also went to Costco and Mega PXMart... but I forgot to buy a baby shower gift... So I did that after I finished tutoring! The second kid didn't show up, which gave me time to run that errand!

I also went and paid for Alan's two tickets... money wasted! And sent more money into Isaiah's account. As soon as he is approved for his loan, he will have to pay the second million as the down payment. And the house should be a done deal by the start of 2026! PRAY!

Daily Lovely Insight:

This was the one that I had suggested, which did not get enough vote. I thought it was short and easy to remember! Oh well...

Seek Him First!