<prompt> Human: First time poster here, fueled by a quarter life crisis. Im 26, married last year, and finally got my first real job this past May making about 55k a year. Moved to a rather expensive location for said job - current apartment is about 2100month. But I have my husband to help out. He makes the same.During my undergrad years when I was 20, I got the opportunity to study abroad in Japan for about four months. It was a great time. Since then, Ive been wanting to return for a nice vacation with my husband who has never gone and would like to. I want to see my friends again, go to real karaoke again, nomihoudai again, eat amazing Japanese food again. But its been 6 years so far and over time, my life has started to fall into place and Im looking into the future with fear that Ill never be able to take this trip, or at least not for a very long time.First of all, I have a full time job now with limited time off. I accumulate 1 vacation day a month, and Ive already spent about 4 since I started the odd day off here and there.My husbands family has a trip planned for April that were invited to. Weve already confirmed were going and itll be about 700 for each of us hotels, food, just in case. This will also take vacation time.But most importantly I think is that my husband and I are talking about starting a familiar after the trip. Im actually very excited about trying for a child, and Im confident we have the means to support one.But then all of this came crashing down on me last night. I want to travel. Where is the time? Where is the money?Now Im browsing the internet for plane tickets to Japan for a last-ditch effort to go in December, but I know Im crazy to think this is a feasible idea. Even if I find some friends to stay with over there and save on hotel costs, the plane tickets themselves will be 1500 per person...I have 6000 in my personal bank account right now 3k in regular and 3k in savings. I have a budget and automatic withdrawals to a joint account with my husband for rent, bills, etc. so by the time I dip below 6k, Ill be paid again. This money is all spending money, though I dont normally splurge on things. In fact, I work from home, so lunch and gas costs arent a factor for me.My student loans are coming up at the end of December, which will be about 750month. Huge deal.Were trying to move next summer to a place closer to his work another rental. The place will definitely be cheaper, but down payments and moving costs will be a lot...Everything is pointing towards you cant go on this trip, girl, stop trying but then I go on Facebook and see everyone else doing stuff like this... Im the only one of my friends with a full time job. Shouldnt this be possible?What do you guys think? How do you know if youre ready to go on a big trip like this?  <response>: Just to give you my input and personal opinion, I believe you deserve this trip and should plan accordingly. I try to find a balance in life, between planning for the future and YOLO I know how horrible this sounds haha, but it is true!. Your youth wont come back, while you savings could be replenished. I would do the trip, and not look back. You may want to consider if your next moving will be to a flat youre planning to buy, or a rental. I would choose a rental honestly, at least until the downpayment doesnt even affect my emergency fund. Last but not least... all of us tend to put the good in facebook and leave that bad outside. Some are terrible braggers, others just choose to share whats nice, but not to be a public whiner. Also... there are credit cards... most people you see doing this without even having a full time job are either going into debt, or get the money from mom dad. Youre better than that. 