Reaper: LOL @ your frying pan & hockey stick comment!!
Ke: you're absolutely right, which is why I laughed when my instructor suggested I "re-asses my priorities." This IS A PRIORITY to me. Mentally, I cannot handle school and work the way I do without taking vacations here & there. I do tend to approach most things in my life as "life is just too short", so I just go for it when I see an opportunity. Financially it was a struggle to make Belize happen, but there was never a doubt in my mind that I would pull it off, because it means THAT much to me.
My photographs & my memories mean everything to me, and you're right, I will definitely look back and remember those things as opposed to "finals" or "failing a class because I took my vacation".
..well, okay I may remember that last part, but at least it'll be worth it
2 more sleeps left !!!!!