When I'm Debt Free

Now that I can see the faintest glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, I'm starting to think about what I want to do when I'm finally debt free. To stay focused, I've gotta keep my eye on the prize-- or in this case, prizes.

I've started a list:

1. Write the Big Beast's bank and tell them just what I think about the rate increase they imposed for absolutely no reason. (I'd do it now but there's no reason to anger them and have them seek their revenge.)
   
2. Plan a real vacation. While the cruise with my parents last year was nice, it isn't a vacation I'd pick for myself. I'd rather spend my days enjoying the sights than wandering around on a big boat (and getting seasick). Here are some ideas: a spa/yoga retreat; Miami/South Beach; Spain or Italy; Viejo San Juan in Puerto Rico.
   
3. New bedroom furniture. First things first: a new mattress. I've mentioned before the sad state of my mattresses. I've had them for at least 20 years, and before I had them, they were my parents'. They are uncomfortable and I'd much rather have a queen-size bed. I also would like a new bureau. My current one is now 34 years old; the bottom two drawers are in bad shape.
   
4. Purge my closet of crap I hate and start building a wardrobe of things I love. Not like -- love.
   
5. Sign up for pottery class.
   
6. Join a gym or return to yoga class.
   
7. Buy myself flowers.

Needless to say, I don't plan on doing all this at once. I'd go broke! But they're certainly things I look forward to starting when I'm debt free.

I'm 15 months away from my first day of debt freedom. Let the countdown begin!