You worked hard for it and you won.
By winterose
@winterose (39887)
Canada
May 21, 2007 8:27pm CST
You enter a contest for a free cruise, you want the cruise badly, you work hard, you follow all the rules, and guess what you won
There is one problem, the cruise is for a wonderful 10 day cruise Mediterranean, you will be visiting the Greek Island, Malta, all the beautiful places you have always wanted to see. Here is the trouble you thought the cruise was for two, it is only for one,
you can book another person on board, that is not the problem the problem is you do not have the money for your spouse or partner or friend.
What do you do, do you go on the cruise anyway and enjoy yourself, or do you decline the trip.
There is no exchange, you cannot ask for money instead , and you have to do have to take it within the next six months. You know you will never be able to afford the cruise for the second person of your choice in that time. So you will have nothing for all your hardwork, so what do you do?
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30 responses
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
22 May 07
Wow....you sure know how to make a person do some soul searching don't you winterose?! I would have to decline the cruise. I wouldn't have a good time if I had to continually think about hubby back home holding down the fort! I would also want to share the beauty of the mediterranean with him. I suppose I could stay up 24 hours a day posting on myLot and earn enough for that second ticket couldn't I?! *wink*
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@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
22 May 07
My choice will be to go to this cruise. I will follow my dreams and when i come, may be i will try to compensate my partner with something else. I will not feel guilty! And no need to do it. I will see also this adventure as way to enjoy myself allone. And i deeply believe that not all pleasures must be shared between the spouses, they need some private place.
@twilight021 (2059)
• United States
22 May 07
I would absolutely go! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would be sure to keep in close contact with my friends and family (letters, email....do they have email on cruises?) so they would know I am ok, and to share my experiences.
Someitmes getting away by yourself, especially if you have a lot of responsibilies at home, can be an amazing way to get back in touch with who you are, and some of the wishes you've had. I'd go on the trip, and keep a nice journal, so I can pratice some writing, work on my knitting, have fun taking millions of pictures, and maybe make some new friends.
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@serialmommy (639)
• United States
22 May 07
In all honesty, I'd go on the cruise. Of coarse, I also have kids at home, so I'd REALLY enjoy that time by myself doing what I really want to do. I don't think my husband would begrudge me the vacation, and I know that I would reciprocate with the same if he ever wanted to. I also know my hubby and he probably wouldn't, but that option would always be open to him.
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@Suze05 (480)
• United States
22 May 07
I'd go..hell, yeah! lol I'd feel bad that I couldnt bring my honey, and I'd have more fun if I could afford to bring someone with me.. but I'd never be able to afford to go by myself, so if I won a free trip I'd go and try to enjoy myself. Actually, my current honey has plenty of cash, he could buy his own ticket and come with. It wouldnt cost me anything..lol
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@lpetges (3036)
• United States
22 May 07
well i bet the company who was giving that as a prize, was hoping you'd buy another one! Its one of the gimmicks they use to sell to you without really selling...so just to get their goat-i'd go, and have a good time. Then you can actually say you win!
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 May 07
this is just a hypothetical question,
I was thinking about a charity who could only afford to purchase one ticket to give away. Only the person who won the prize didn't realize that at the time and thought it was for two.
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
22 May 07
Hi Winterose I would take it because I prefer to travel alone anyway, But I do not have a partner to even consider and if I were with some one it really would be a difficult decision. I did go to Hawaii when I was married My mother wanted her ashes scattered in Hawaii and asked my dad to take me because she knew I would never get the opportunity to while I was married. She was right I did get to travel after but never with unless it was to visit his parents. I personally think this is a wonderful opportunity to visit places that are so beautiful I would grab the experience I am sure you friend wouldn't be upset if you go It is to good to pass up. Go and enjoy.
Robin
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 May 07
robin this is just a hypothetical question, I have not one anything lol
@joey_matthews (8354)
•
22 May 07
If there was two people with a connection who knew each other I'd give them the tickets and not go myself.
Such as my parents for an example.
Generally I know my wife wouldn't go on a cruise so that's a waste of time plus a trip, I'd give them to someone who deserves a break and has done a lot for myself.
Would be my from my example. =)
~Joey
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@wifeofharvey (1156)
• United States
22 May 07
Yes, take the cruise. At least one of you will get the enjoyment. Take lots of pictures, buy some extra nice gifts for the one who stays home. I can't imagine that your significant other would want you to miss out on this opportunity.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
23 May 07
hon, this is not about me, it is about you, would you take a trip without your spouse, this is a hypothetical question.
@abroji (3247)
• India
22 May 07
It would be really a tough situation. If it was some ten years back I would have gone myself, but now I am not interested in travelling alone, I must take my wife with me. But alas! I don't have the money for one ticket. What to do? I would rather stay home.
Thank you winterose.
@princeworthy (1909)
• United States
23 May 07
I would go! Plain and simple! If I worked hard for it then I earned it and I would go. I would say sorry to the one who couldn't go but if they were in my place I would want them to go.
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@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
22 May 07
At least it is still a ticket. I would "sell" off the ticket if I am not going alone. There could be people who will be intereted when I sell off at a discount. Probably I can get the agent to assist or auction it. If no one wants it, then perhaps I would give it out free. Whatever I do, I would make sure the sponsor pay for the ticket.
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@wildflower520 (14)
• United States
22 May 07
I think I would definitely go..ten days alone might be perfect, however could you sale your one ticket and buy two cheaper tickets?
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 May 07
this is a hypothetical question, you can do whatever you want to do.
@nancygibson (3736)
• France
22 May 07
I would definately go, as much as I love my partner I am perfectly capable of functioning without him being there to hold my hand, so I would have a lovely time and come back refreshed and ready to make a fuss of him!
@bigpinkmomma (449)
• Canada
23 May 07
Goodness that would be a pretty tough decision.If I wanted to go that badly I guess I would make up my mind to go by myself. I was going to ask if they would let you give the cruise to a friend? However I think I would be too selfish to just give up a trip like that. :-)
@krebstar5 (1266)
• United States
22 May 07
I think that I would definately go. I've never traveled alone before, so I think that alone would be an interesting and new experience for me. Add that to the fact that the trip sounds heavenly and I could spend all my time doing what I wanted is even more of a plus. I could get a lot of reading done, and really relax. Perhaps even do some writing and keep a trip journal.
After all that hard work, I would feel that I would owe it to myself to go. Sure, I would miss my significant other, but I'm important and deserving too.
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@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
22 May 07
It depends on the person. I personally wouldn't go and I'd give the ticket to someone I knew could go...but then I don't like doing things by myself. If you can't afford to pay for a ticket for someone else to go, perhaps they could help for it. Or you may be the type of person who would go anyways and meet lots of other ppl.
LIVE IN PEACE
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@aniez0906 (263)
• Indonesia
22 May 07
yeah... i think so. if i want to get something i have to work hard. if that is not easy to get we must to try and try..., i trust someday we will get whatever we want if we work it so hard
