Call me crazy
but guess who’s going to Thailand?
That’s right. This single girl, her three-year old son and eleven month old daughter. Let’s call it my birthday/”sorry my career didn’t work out the way I expected it to” present to myself. I figure that if I were in a relationship I’d get a gift for both of those (and in my circle it’s also customary to give a gift on the arrival of a new child, so hey, let’s add that in, too), so why don’t I treat myself to it? I was going to take the kids on a beach vacation, and two weeks in Thailand is actually cheaper than one in Hawaii (sort of), so I pulled the trigger and bought the tickets today.
Am I insane? Probably, but I’m doing it anyway.
I’ve been in a total funk for the past month.  Working for an absolute terror on a deal that is hideous at best. . . finding out (unofficially) that my career is going to top out right about where I am . . . waiting for the official word that that really is the case (which will happen at 1:00 PM Thursday) and getting the details (like whether I’ll still be employed) . . . watching my daughter bond with/attach to the nanny (yes, I saved the best for last) . . . all have lent themselves to making this The BEST Summer EVER.Â
In response to all this, I found myself spending hours online looking for decent airfare to – anywhere. Anywhere I had not been, anywhere interesting, anywhere else. I actually booked a trip to see my family in Oklahoma. That did not fix the itch, so here we are. I considered taking the kids to Vietnam, but now that I have two kids born in foreign countries, I didn’t want to go that route. I’m rethinking the whole travel to the birth country concept. I don’t want to favor one country over another, so for the time being, we’re going to travel to countries other than those particular two.Â
So, that’s that, then. I need to get started getting a visa for a little Ethiopian and a more presentable beach body for me.
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OMg you are crazy!
I KNOW!!! Starting to really get that now…
I thought that I read that Thailand is one of the most dangerous places to visit now. Come to Ohio. Lake Erie is safe!
Nah, even the State department canceled its notice.
Sounds like a plan to me! Sometimes it’s best to put lots of distance between you and a “career stall-out” so to speak. Not sure about the safety of Thailand at this point but think of the stories you will be able to tell (only kidding here). At any rate, I also lost my career 15 months ago and believe me if I were able I would have gone to the far reaches of the earth with my two daughters, just to get away and get persepective. Do what feels right to you and have a great time!
I’m feeling it, just found out due to a merger I may not have my job in six months, f’ing careers. I’d rather be traveling. Have fun! Post please, so that I may live vicariously through your travels, but not in a weird way. ;0)
Wow! Enjoy your travels. I can’t wait to hear stories & see pictures. When do you leave?
Jan
Mid September!
good for you! Sounds like just what you need! Have a blast!
My kind of girl!!!! You go girl!!!
I wish I could travel…but my goal is to adopt so that cancels everything for the moment.
I lost my job last year. It’s different but not the end of the world. I know you have a plan B, C, D, and E up your sleeve.
Enjoy your trip and be safe.
You=crazy. Me=jealous.
Yowza!! Good for you! Can’t wait to hear ALL about it and see tons of pictures.
You don’t sound crazy. Brave and really fun!!!
So impressed…and so jealous! Enjoy every minute, you’ll be making some great family memories!
HOLY COW!!! You go girl!!! (Yes, I just typed that haha!)
Have a blast planning that trip! You are awesome to do it alone! So adventurous….but hey- so is adopting come to think of it =)
Good for you! I think you three will have SOOOO much fun together on this trip!!!
crazy. but i like it.
Wow, what great memories you will be making for the three of you. Happy bonding with Etta – sadly I know a thing or two about a child bonding with the primary care taker. Inspite of me spending a couple of weeks of quality uninterrupted time alone with baby boy at Children’s within the last month and a half, I am old news as soon as we get home! My sister who has been spending a lot of time this summer with my kids is his new best friend. She is auntie, so she is allowed to be a lot more permissive and all baby boy needs is to turn on the crocodile tears and she runs to do his bidding! I understand the dynamics, but it still sucks! Thankfully summer is ending and we will go back to our regular routine (if he does not miss his nurses) and we can work on bonding again until next summer!
I’m getting caught up on your blog. I’m so sorry about the cruddy summer. Your trip sounds awesome and has me slightly green, but you totally deserve it. Way to go, doing something new and fun with the kids.
Can I have your PW one more time? Once again, I’ve lost it.
I hope things get a little better for you.