I should point out that my only expense for this trip is the $350 plane ticket. My company would have been on the hook for hotel/car/gas/food if I remained in Denmark that weekend, and it's actually cheaper for them to have me in Prauge than here.
I definitely don't think I'm "off the wagon" here. It's a small step back, but yes, still a step back. I love travel, and a trip like this would run into the thousands to do on my own down the road.
I made a $700 payment (4x the monthly payment) on my car this month with extra money afforded by having the company pick up my tab. If I hadn't, the ticket would have been paid in cash. I could have tapped the EF, but I honestly like seeing it grow every month. Next month, I'll be in the same situation, and be able to pay off Prauge and make another large car payment.
I think if I'm able to spend the summer traveling Europe and spend $350 in the process, than that's a good deal. Still tough to pull that card outta the wallet again though . . .
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