The author is planning a family vacation to Santa Marta but finds the hotels and flights expensive. They are hoping to find more affordable options. The author also wants to improve their tennis skills in Madrid where there are few courts nearby, so they are exercising at home instead. Additionally, the author has received a job offer but feels the salary is too low and continues interviewing elsewhere. Finally, the author is preparing for an upcoming marriage by opening a savings account with their partner to fund the wedding and has started looking at wedding dresses, liking one with a long train.