tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post2030078670135049735..comments2023-11-02T20:33:52.433-07:00Comments on Mahogany Drive: I Screwed UpCece @Mahogany Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11851435478630045969noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-75195248923546548732014-06-22T08:50:07.124-07:002014-06-22T08:50:07.124-07:00cece, i totally hear you. i hate wasting money; it...cece, i totally hear you. i hate wasting money; it's like a shock to my system.Catherine Gacadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869966205258293567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-13120126577882735172014-06-17T08:07:18.103-07:002014-06-17T08:07:18.103-07:00Oh I am so sorry, that is unfortunate! :( I hope ...Oh I am so sorry, that is unfortunate! :( I hope you can move forward and enjoy it to the most and embrace the vacation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602794470283962696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-44839920653589874892014-06-13T16:14:25.305-07:002014-06-13T16:14:25.305-07:00I would have totally been bummed about that too--w...I would have totally been bummed about that too--whereas my husband wouldn't have cared so much. me and finances man...Newlyweds on a Budgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10165059665185786849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-9821117658461548862014-06-10T11:57:14.901-07:002014-06-10T11:57:14.901-07:00I hope the vacation turns out to be even better th...I hope the vacation turns out to be even better than you anticipated! It sounds like you're going to have an amazing trip, so try not to beat yourself up about it (but I'd totally be doing the same thing)!Lisa @ Naptime Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661999435893416022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-58221308389569145492014-06-10T10:29:33.797-07:002014-06-10T10:29:33.797-07:00ahhh, I am so sorry, but like you said, at least y...ahhh, I am so sorry, but like you said, at least you are going to have an amazing vacation! Sometimes it's okay to splurge on ourselves. You will have an AMAZING time, and after you will not regret one penny! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-72794670958346216212014-06-09T12:05:55.750-07:002014-06-09T12:05:55.750-07:00Oh no!! I know that feeling all too well...You sho...Oh no!! I know that feeling all too well...You should see if the resort has free transportation...they usually do!Janna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803772675815432282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-73162593433703418602014-06-09T12:01:17.559-07:002014-06-09T12:01:17.559-07:00Oh, this sucks! You're right, it's not the...Oh, this sucks! You're right, it's not the worst thing in the world but most people have a budget in mind for their holiday and when it exceeds that, it really is like a kick in the stomach! Hey, it better be the best of the best, right?! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-65283767230832303592014-06-08T17:09:39.154-07:002014-06-08T17:09:39.154-07:00Ouch, yeah, that's a tough pill to swallow. Y...Ouch, yeah, that's a tough pill to swallow. You'll have an amazing time thought and it will all be worth it. Can't wait to ready your trip report :)Brass Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633964614383447886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-12076870889762125752014-06-08T11:26:03.983-07:002014-06-08T11:26:03.983-07:00This sounds so stressful! I'm very budget cons...This sounds so stressful! I'm very budget conscious, so I know how you feel. At least you guys can still go :) It sounds like it didn't even phase MJ! Haha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-32254370521307152112014-06-07T19:10:29.661-07:002014-06-07T19:10:29.661-07:00It's so hard to plan vacations. We just booked...It's so hard to plan vacations. We just booked a cabin in the mountains for this fall, and you just never know what you're getting into! It definitely could be worse, though, and it's good you still can pay for it. I guess it's a good lesson learned. And it sounds like you'll have a good time anyway so that's good! The Lady Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453607710629077945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-22540685384434025722014-06-07T07:38:49.265-07:002014-06-07T07:38:49.265-07:00ahh that's annoying, especially if you thought...ahh that's annoying, especially if you thought it was a different price. but i've found that all inclusives are still usually a way better deal than paying for a typical hotel. i'm sure you'll still have an amazing time so don't be too hard on yourself!jackie jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445081275530729227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-44051097662902934812014-06-07T06:12:07.660-07:002014-06-07T06:12:07.660-07:00That is the worst! But you're right, you still...That is the worst! But you're right, you still get to go on a nice vacation, even if you have to eat ramen for a month to counter that all inclusive fee :) Just make the most of it, and drink and eat as much as possible so you can get your monies worth! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615019893524085985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-24502403541881775802014-06-06T14:06:41.949-07:002014-06-06T14:06:41.949-07:00Those deals are always so tricky...i believe they ...Those deals are always so tricky...i believe they do it on purpose just so mistakes like these happen. Glad MJ was sooo understanding...hope you guys enjoy the trip and find time to relax!!!Mrs. Pancakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441934318368344653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-74082348402893218532014-06-06T12:35:57.150-07:002014-06-06T12:35:57.150-07:00I'm so sorry! At least you found out now inste...I'm so sorry! At least you found out now instead of later! Glad you are looking forward to your vacation. Hope you have a good time!The Thrifty Book Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607693192817101145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-49517937577701535032014-06-06T08:11:49.487-07:002014-06-06T08:11:49.487-07:00UGH!! Sorry that happened! I would have been sick ...UGH!! Sorry that happened! I would have been sick over it as well and my hubby would have been like "oh well!" He never worries about anything and it bothers the heck out of me sometimes. lol..But you brought up some good points at least you will be staying at a gorgeous place which is so much better than staying at a really cheap place and being miserable. At least you are still going Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961521766790029040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-18298934378102180162014-06-06T06:57:25.722-07:002014-06-06T06:57:25.722-07:00ahhhh, that's awful! Look on the bright side ...ahhhh, that's awful! Look on the bright side though, YOU'RE ABOUT TO BE ON VACATION!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648240326827206956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-88756604120111718562014-06-05T18:08:36.567-07:002014-06-05T18:08:36.567-07:00Ughhh I'm so sorry that happened! I've bee...Ughhh I'm so sorry that happened! I've been there too... getting in way over my head compared to what I thought a trip would cost. But I've never regretted any travel experience! So glad you're looking forward to the trip again, enjoy every second of it ;-)Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-8940233526419590912014-06-05T16:18:09.992-07:002014-06-05T16:18:09.992-07:00At least you're getting the most expensive stu...At least you're getting the most expensive stuff done now and not worrying about it on vacation though, right? I love the idea of an all-inclusive so drink up since you spent more than enough on it and have a great trip!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625993635674294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-9101398925002989852014-06-05T15:13:29.473-07:002014-06-05T15:13:29.473-07:00Aww, that stinks! But this is what I think ... if...Aww, that stinks! But this is what I think ... if you won't be thinking about that extra money spent on this trip in a year from now ... then it was money well spent. But I know exactly how you feel because I would be beating myself up too. That's why I normally have Sean handle it all that way if he screws up it's on him ;).Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614940560800247144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-77538656549559804862014-06-05T12:47:25.990-07:002014-06-05T12:47:25.990-07:00Oh no, I'm so sorry that happened! I'm tot...Oh no, I'm so sorry that happened! I'm totally tight with money (more so than Zach), so I would be panicking too. But it's so good that MJ's a great guy and instantly made you feel better about it. You WILL still have a great trip! And you'll probably enjoy it even more now so you can get your money's worth :). So go ahead, keep gettin' excited!!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343967278237170351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-9402270483909606162014-06-05T12:02:08.557-07:002014-06-05T12:02:08.557-07:00I understand the budget thing. I am anal about st...I understand the budget thing. I am anal about staying on budget when on vacation, so I get it. You will have a fabulous time and that is what counts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-66498172175903658882014-06-05T11:49:55.497-07:002014-06-05T11:49:55.497-07:00That is a bummer. BUT, since it's already a do...That is a bummer. BUT, since it's already a done deal, I say live it up and enjoy that vacation to the fullest. Shrimp and lobster for every meal, fancy cocktails by the pool, you name it. In a year from now you'll be able to say, hey, remember that time we paid way too much for our vacation but dined like kings? Yeah, that was fun... :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462804060646159589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-39679188084257932952014-06-05T09:38:33.231-07:002014-06-05T09:38:33.231-07:00So on top of paying for the resort there is a reso...So on top of paying for the resort there is a resort fee? is that what you found out? mannnnnn I'm sorry! We made some "eh" decisions on our vacation that ended up costing us more. I was like you at the time, knot in my stomach....then I realized "ya know, its okay because we HAVE the money. It could be a lot worse..." and I was just forced to enjoy the overpriced vaca. Cramer Coffee and Jesushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012040900052737182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-53344078640286175612014-06-05T09:25:42.974-07:002014-06-05T09:25:42.974-07:00Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about this, but I ...Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about this, but I would bet you're not the only person who has made this mistake! Sometimes it seems like resorts, especially when it comes to all-inclusive plans, are a little bit sneaky about how they advertise! It sounds like you have the right attitude and will still be able to enjoy a beautiful vacation! This week I got news that my car was going to be a Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337403009854474701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-62012479100414167592014-06-05T09:20:40.335-07:002014-06-05T09:20:40.335-07:00Awww I'm sorry to hear about the sneaky all-in...Awww I'm sorry to hear about the sneaky all-inclusive charge!! However...I'm excited for you to get back from your trip & tell us all how fabulous it was and how impressed you were with the vacation even after paying so much for it. Can't wait to see photos! I've been wanting to book an all-inclusive trip to Mexico, so this is a helpful warning - thank you!!<br /><br />xo, BBKCsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359373530977171702noreply@blogger.com