Mr. Nick and I were trying to book a hotel in Valencia, and we kept finding that room rates for our last night were almost double our first night. We figured something big must be going on that weekend, and it's the America's Cup! I knew it was happening around then, but I am even more thrilled that maybe we can catch some of the event!

Time to do more research!

Lesson learned: trip planning should be done when everyone is mentally alert. No Mr. or Mrs. Crankypants!

I'll be going for my first acupuncture session today. I wonder what that is going to feel like!

Since I was denied for my loan, I contacted my banker about getting more money. I am still miffed that I have to incur more debt for someone else's leaky condos, and even when/if I get compensated, it is not going to change that I will be in a worse position once I get my mortgage updated.

My interest rate will be going up by 0.1%, and even if I got the whole amount compensated, I can pay an extra so much per year back into my mortgage!

But the good news is that I will be able to pay off my line of credit once I get the money. And if I behave myself and not really dip back into it, I can use it to pay off my mortgage when it's time for renewal! I also asked for a bit extra in preparation for my trip. I hope I budgeted enough.

I think this time, Mr. Nick will crack that whip if I go a little crazy at the lingerie stores. I can't help but love European lingerie!

Oh, one last thing...I can't seem to hold on to poles long enough. I don't know why...are my hands too dry?