NEW EXPECTATIONS

Seven years ago today, Connor was two months away from being born. 

December 29, 2022 is a date that has me poised on the precipice – more or less – of the new year to come. 

Perhaps, this will be our last local staycation. If I aim moderately high, we will be able to holiday in Greece before the end of next year; or at least pay off debt to the extent that an overseas holiday becomes increasingly doable in 2024.

Many folks are in the same boat post pandemic. But the claustrophobia of not being able to GET OUT of your country of origin is looming large for anyone who travelled a fair amount before 2020.

Is it possible to save, pay off debt, AND travel in the next two years? I think it is and this means working hard; taking on clients that pay on time while offering valuable work; and thinking beyond the basic bills and debit orders of a household.

Here's to going large in 2023/2024! ;-)





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