I’m feeling much better today. Thanks for all of your wonderful comments and words of encouragement. Sometimes just KNOWING what the issue is makes a huge difference. For the record, I did talk to my boss today and it went very well. Everyone at work has just been beyond stressed – boss included – and so now that I have dealt with my own issues, I can put more effort into helping others at the office, which is the attitude I’m more accustomed to. I don’t like myself when I’m crabby.
Ever since I lost my wallet, I’ve had this ridiculous urge to shop. I want to buy shoes and clothes and Christmas gifts, but I can’t buy anything because I have zero cash, I cancelled all of my cards and the new ones haven’t arrived yet. I guess in a way, that’s a good thing because we really need to save money. Not only for Christmas, but I’ve already started thinking about a spring vacation to some place warm and tropical. We’ve already been to Hawaii, Bahamas, Miami, Florida Keys, Riviera Maya, and Cabo San Lucas. So I’m thinking maybe Jamaica, Costa Rica, a Caribbean cruise, or Puerto Vallarata. Is it even safe to visit Mexico again? Any suggestions for a fairly inexpensive beach vacation?
But... Will There Be Cake? 
We just took a Caribbean cruise, including Cozumel, Mexico, and we came back safe and sound. :) We don’t have any more vacations planned, so now I want to start researching! I’m thinking a short trip to Chicago, and saving up for our big goal: Europe.
Glad you’re feeling better!
My husband and I went to Costa Rica in May, and absolutely loved it. It was inexpensive as far as tropical vacations go, with tons of adventure and beach time. We went to Quepos, by the Manuel Antonio National Park, on the Pacific side.
The only thing I regret is that we didn’t split the week and spent half the week there and half the week in some other part of the country, because the climate, beaches, adventures, etc. are so varied throughout the country.
If you’re interested, I’d be happy to share where we stayed and all that — just email me :)
I vote for caribbean cruise. I’ve been to the Dominican Republic and it was beautiful there (and very cheap).
It’s crazy how paralyzed you feel when you have no credit cards and no cash, isn’t it? I know the feeling well, chronic waller-loser. I actually have a second credit card that I don’t use, I just keep it at home for times when I lose my wallet.