Delayed Gratification

Yesterday, Craig got a phone call from one of those companies that gives you a free trip if you will listen to their spiel first. At first, I was really confused at to why they would call us, don't they do any research beforehand to find good candidates? Obviously, if they read this blog they would know that they are just wasting their time and I find it almost laughable to think of Craig buying into a time share. But even leaving aside Craig's thriftiness, why would they think we would be interested in that?

In my view, we are two young adults, fresh out of college, working to pay off students loans and build up some savings so we can have the American dream - a house with a yard, some kids, a golden retriever, the ability for me to stay home and make cupcakes - the general stuff. Right now we live in an apartment with our cat. I'm not saying we have it bad, I love my life, but before I go buying a condo for my vacations, I think I would like to have a house first. Or at least a washing machine.

But then I thought about how we look on paper and it made a bit more sense. To them we are a double income no kids couple with few responsibilities. We should be out there enjoying life, spending our money on whatever we just have to have. And I'll admit that when I see other people our ages doing just that, sometimes I get jealous. But I know our strategy is better in the end. I just have to keep my eyes on the prize. And it is almost like we have made it a game to save and it has become enjoyable. I mean, what better way to spend a weekend than analyzing the local grocery store's prices?

So we may go watch to get a free trip, but don't expect an invitation to our new vacation home anytime soon.