Yorkie - I think the lead up to your trip (research, maybe some language learning?) will be just as much fun as the trip itself. It will really keep you focused to the future and present, and out of the past.
I'm also torn with the idea of another "Financially probably a really bad idea. I don't care. Much. It's just money" trip. It's a balance, for sure. But when given the choice, I think travel is always the right decision.
