Alright, so the part in me that wants to be physically near my family is broken. I'm an awful daughter/granddaughter/sister/etc. because I'd much rather save my money than see my family.
There. Now let's ease into the situation.
I've been living in South Korea for almost two years. I will be here at least one more year, and realistically several more. In this time span, I have not visited my family in America once. (Incidentally, nor have I gone on any trips abroad to Japan, China, or other goodies easily accessible in Southeast Asia.)
I don't particularly care about going back. I already know what's there--I lived there for over a quarter of a century. I talk to my mom and grandma online, and that's enough for me. (TMI: my aunt and sister aren't even Facebook friends anymore. That's when you *know* your relationship is screwed up.)
My mother visited me in South Korea in May, so that's recent enough I think.
But I know my grandmother doesn't work the same way I do, and she really just wants a hug and to look at my face. And she's my grandmother, so time is potentially limited.
Also, my boyfriend lives in California, and would go to Texas to see me during that time period as well. He recently lived in Korea with me for three months (tourist visa duration), and come January it'll have been three months since I've seen him.
I'm looking at spending at least $1500 if I make this trip, since I'll have a place to stay and meals provided when I'm back stateside. $1500 is roughly how much I save each month, and my networth is now around $30,000 (huzzah!).
SOOOO... what would you do, Mustachians? Save your moneys for your growing 'stache, or be a nice human being and make your grandmother, grandfather, mother, and boyfriend happy?
The fact that I have to ask an internet full of strangers should give you an idea of how much of a soulless harpy I am.