Living in the moment or being irresponsible?

I know it's been a while since my last update but I've kinda been busy with stuff. You know, the stuff that makes an awesome person awesome. Like traveling, being outdoors, living the dream. At least that's what I tell myself.

For starters I had an amazing year in 2013. I pretty much spent every penny I made. I met tons of great folks, went away with close and new friends, lived at the edge of my means (but still within my means). I told myself that in 2014 I would buckle down, commit to saving for a down payment for my first piece of property and start living a bit more responsibly.

Here I am, 3 weeks into the 3rd month of 2014 and I have already been to Jamaica for a wedding, purchased a new car (which I have already put 5k miles on in under 6 weeks), gone ice climbing all but 2 weekends (ice climbing = eating out), heading to vegas in 3 weeks, booked trips to India for 11 days and Hong Kong for 11 days (in march and august respectively) and still have to book a hotel for an iron distance triathlon in Atlantic City in the end of June.

I find it hard to believe that I am "living in the moment" considering most of these trips are in the future. But that lead me to think. What is the "moment". There are folks that spontaneously agree to go on trips. I guess I am one of those, but I always leave enough room to plan for it. I wouldn't pick up and go tomorrow (maybe I would if I didn't have patients that I actually do care about), that would be irresponsible right?

Right or wrong, responsible or not I believe one should not be afraid to challenge themselves and travel outside of their means or comfort zones. I learned this from a dear friend who traveled the world for a year. I could buckle down, buy a starter home which will set me up for a real home for when I have a family or I can back those plans up a year and experience the world and perhaps have a better understanding of myself and gain a new perspective on life. I've never met a person that impressed me with things they've owned, folks who have impressed me in life are ones who share the most amazing stories about their lives and experiences. Live the life you respect and admire!

I'll be sure to post a few blogs about Jamaica and my awesome season of ice!