Mary's 50th Birthday Celebration!
My Travel Story
I was going to be all Carrie from Sex and the City and explain how much money my friends and family saved by me not marrying and having kids (no bachelorette parties, bridal showers, baby showers, etc) but I’ve decided I would tell the story of my journey to 50 instead. (But, if you haven’t seen this episode of Sex and the City you should. It’s hilarious – especially if you are still single! Season 6 Episode 9)
I’ve been on a pretty epic journey of self discovery the past year and what I’ve really learned is two major lessons. I’m worth a LOT more than I ever thought and asking for what you want and need is not only bold but it is the ultimate key to success.
I always wanted to travel: to experience cultures, see history in the flesh, taste new foods and interact with new people. So, that is what I want to do this year and I would love your help. Why in the world would you want to finance MY dream? Do it because you love me. Or, I inspire you in some way. Or, you like my chutzpah. Or, you find this hilarious. Or, this is an easy way to figure out what to give me for my 50th Birthday. Or, don’t do it! I truly will not hold it against you. I decided that if you don’t ask for what you want you can’t get it - so I’m asking!
I want to be in Sicily when I turn 50. That is the ultimate goal. But, what I really want to do is travel Europe while I’m there and see everything I can in a month. So, for the month of October, I want to hit London, Paris, Dublin, Barcelona, Athens and Sicily.
Now, this wouldn’t be me without some sort of game involved. So, I’m treating this like a Kickstarter. You support me in getting to my dream 50th trip and I give back. It will be like a scavenger hunt. See below for the incentives!
Thanks for indulging me by reading all the way through. I’m extremely grateful to have all of you in my life and appreciate you just for seeing me and caring for me for who I am.
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$ 1,840 USD
Total Donation Received-
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Airfare/ International Flights
$ 1,500
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Accommodation
$ 1,500
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Local Travel Expenses
$ 1,000
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Food/Activities
$ 1,000
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FundMyTravel Site Fee
$ 250
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Donor Rewards
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10 USD
Invite to my 50th Birthday Bash back in NYC
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50 USD
Incentive #1 PLUS I'll take a photo for you anywhere on the route and send the photo and a postcard your way.
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75 USD
Incentive #1 and #2 PLUS I'll FaceTime you so you can feel like you are there!
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100 USD
Incentive #1, 2 and 3 PLUS I'll ask a local for a recipe and cook it for you when I get home!
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150 USD
I’ll take this generous gift OR just come to one of the cities and join me. (You can obviously afford it!)
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