There’s no doubt that I like to plan ahead. It gives me comfort to know that I’ve tried to forecast the details. It doesnt mean that I have everything perfect and that I dont leave things to chance but it does help to know that I dont have to worry.
I have thought through the money situation for our upcoming trip and it looks like I’ll only have to take $400. Here is the breakdown:
We will be gone for three days and two nights.
Room: 1/2 of the room expenses- (we are staying on an Air Force Base since my dad is a retired officer- so the Visiting Officers Quarters)- $60. He can rent three rooms for a total of $60/night which is pretty cool!
Gas for Jeep-$100(three full tanks)
Food- $200 ($60/day for Christopher and I plus any snacks, etc…- $20/meal- we can share ‘cuz he doesnt eat that much and I’m on a diet)
Misc- $40(for whatever might come up)
Grand total: $400.
So, I’m going to transfer the money this week and have it all in cash except for gas $ which I’ll use debit and keep track. I’m not going to take any credit cards at all!
Once we get back, I’m would like to concentrate on getting my emergency fund back up to $500 and I’m sure that it wont take too long.
I feel a little bit like a miser for not trying to figure out a way to pay for my family but they actually will be taking alot more money than me and I can reduce the burden by taking care of my own transportation/food and part of the lodging. Also, I just dont have the money to pay for everyone.
