San Antonio

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UPDATE:
I did it. I booked airfare and hotel.
I am leaving Wed, Aug 5 and coming back Wed, Aug 12.
My name is now "Lolita San Antonio"!
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For a long while, I've had a memory. I am about nine years old, and standing on the bricked patio area outside of the Alamo. I looked to my right and remember this breathtaking-to-me vision of a gently flowing river with trees draping over the river's edge. In my nine-year-old mind I said, "I need to come back here when I am older." I've never forgotten it; the vision or the thought.

So, here's the thing... do I live out my dream or not? Let's try the Pro/Con angle:




PRO

• I want to fulfill my promise to myself





• the cost for 7 days and 6 nights is about $618.00 which seems like a great deal. Aside from food, I don't think I will spend a lot of $ when I am there





• It will be HOT. It is July and I am sitting here in pants and a sweatshirt. I want summer!!!





• It will be a "working" vacation. I will play during the day and work on my JAVA class in the evenings. Truly I will. I have no desire to do the bar scene. Plus, I feel more comfortable being all snug in my room after dark. Free WiFi.





• I can relax by the pool and soak up some sun





• Even though there are cheap trolleys to catch, I can walk a lot if I choose. Good exercise





• there are many free things to see and do there. The Riverwalk. And, I want to go to the zoo.





• there is a day bus trip to a HUGE outlet mall (shopping!)





• I really love being in a new town and being totally anonymous





• I love exploring and I think it will be REALLY beautiful there





• I have often wondered if I might relocate to Texas after I retire





• could it qualify as a 50th BD present to myself?





• I really want to "get the heck out of Dodge"





• the timing is good for myself and for the girl-children (I think) - CG can have my car for a week.

CON

• it costs money that I have, but feel guilty spending





• I hate to fly





• it seems like the prices change every hour and I am worried that I am not seeing any hidden costs





• who will make sure my flowers don't wither and die?





• I hate to fly





• I don't sleep so great in a hotel room. But big deal.





• I have to admit, I am slightly anxious about doing this alone even though I've successfully done it before





• what about the Swine Flu?





• I hate to fly





• what if I find GREAT deals all over the place and spend, spend, spend?





• I could die on the plane. But really, if God wants to take my hand and welcome me to Heaven, I am pretty much ready to go.





• I should save this money for a trip to the Dominican Republic to meet Ingrid.





• did I mention I HATE to fly?