<prompt> Human: I graduated school over a year ago, Ive got a job in my field, and so far Ive only been able to pay 2000.00 back of my student loan -- only 28,000.00 more to go! -- I feel like its all Im thinking about and that I cant seem to find the time to enjoy myself. I want to plan a trip this year, and I can budget for it -- but that bloody student loan makes me feel guilty for wanting to take this trip. So, how do you live life, enjoy it, all the while in debt? Assistant: Make goals and a reasonable budget.Without knowing your income its impossible to say if your trip has a reasonable budget.Human: On average I earn 3000ish a month -- so far. I started working in November and have been able to put 1000 a month on the loan. 500 per pay day. But I also have my personal savings and emergency savings Ive been putting money into. I also have my rent and such too. I plan to have it all payed off within 2 - 3 years. Despite all of that it still scares me. Assistant: Why does it scare you?Human: Because thats a big ass number!  <response>: Its not really, particularly with your income. This is more a symptom of coming into your career so recently. Time will fix such anxiety, as long as you stay the financial course. Budget for your trip and be merry! 