@BaconCheeseburger, I think that's great. Ctb is a big step, and not one you can step back from. I'm sure as hell not going to talk anyone out of it, but at the same time, I'd recommend you not rush it. Taking the time to think about it as you actually look forward to something sounds like a really wonderfully mad way to "walk the tightrope."
It kind of weirds me out that I might be planning that far ahead. It goes against everything in my mind.
I so know what you mean! Ideally, I'll ctb Monday. And yet I'm working with my family to set up for projects next spring. Even crazier, I splurged and bought an iPod, due to arrive Monday --the snazziest toy I've ever bought myself, cash down-- and I find myself actually wondering if I want to hold off ctb to see what the silly thing is like. I did use the free laser engraving to put on it the epitaph I've always wanted, though...
Really!? An iPod!?
I don't actually know what I'll do. I want to ctb. I don't want to ctb.