Holiday - what do I do?

[Davey]

So my kind of close friend has asked me if I'd like to go on a trip to Namibia.

This is all great, but he is going with another 4-5 people and I can't help but think that I'm just being asked because another person dropped out. Now I've got the money to go and all but I don't know if going with strangers will be fun.

2013 hasn't exactly been a breeze for me and so I'm also thinking it may be nice to meet some new people and have a nice little get a way. My friend isn't exactly my best friend either (I find him occasionally annoying because he is really erratic).

I don't know maybe I'm just over thinking it, suggestions?

 

[Mortymoose]

Give it a miss, one should only go on vacation if you are really looking forward to it, otherwise it's a waste of your time...

 

[syntax]

is it your kind of holiday?
try find out what kind of people they are, if they like to drink and party and you do, then cool.
IF you are the kind of person who doesnt drink and like being around loud party people and they are then dont.

Depending on they kind of people they are and the activities they are doing, I would probably go.

dont not go because you werent invited first or whatever.

 

[visrot]

Don't listen to Morty, he just doesn't want foreigners to infiltrate his space
The retail business stresses him out, so foreigners will be an unwanted stress factor.

 

[ponder]

Based on your description I would not go.

 

[Chi Chi]

Meet the other people going & find out what the vibe is. If you're happy with the sound of things, then go. Live a little - if it doesn't end up being fun, then you've only lost a little time & money. But it could be amazing & you could make some new friends...

 

[ichigo]

Sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity I would definitely go if I had the chance to and your friend is there so what could go wrong?

 

[I.am.Sam]

i would go ....who are the other people ?

what are they going to do in namibia ...

and you know the one person that asked you ...

 

[AlphaBravo]

I once joined a friend to a trip in Namibia with his six friends that I did not know to well and it turned out to be one of the best holidays I ever had.

Go go go!

 

[killadoob]

So wait you don't know your close mate only thought of you due to someone dropping out? If my close mate offered me a holiday i would not even think that nor would i give a shyte. Go and have fun bro.

Put your ego in a box and be thankful you have someone like your mate who wants to go on holiday with you. Embrace it, stop finding so many negatives.

Positives:
You have a close mate, most people do so why question his intentions? Why care if he only asked to make up the numbers.
Holiday with new people who could become good mates as well
Awesome holiday and you may well find it is the best holiday ever

Negatives:
Ummm your ego that is hurt thinking you were the last resort without knowing but even caring about it is stupid. Silly boy, get over yourself and go on the holiday and enjoy it.

excuse my post if it seems aggressive but i think you need some honesty in order for you to appreciate you have been invited to go on a holiday with your close mate.

 

[Cius]

Hmmm, sounds like a cool trip. I would go for it.

 

[ponder]

Snip

"My friend isn't exactly my best friend either (I find him occasionally annoying because he is really erratic)."

 

[I.am.Sam]

Negatives:
Ummm your ego that is hurt thinking you were the last resort without knowing but even caring about it is stupid. Silly boy, get over yourself and go on the holiday and enjoy it.

this here exactly

 

[killadoob]

"My friend isn't exactly my best friend either (I find him occasionally annoying because he is really erratic)."

"My friend isn't exactly my best friend either (I find him occasionally annoying because he is really erratic)."

My friend isn't exactly my best friend either: no wonder he wasn't first choice, accept it. Does he expect to be first in line? i would expect the friend to have invited his closest mates first then his other friends.

(I find him occasionally annoying because he is really erratic): I cannot believe that even best friends do not occasionally annoy each other. Occasionally annoying, isn't everyone occasionally annoying?

I dunno your case isn't very strong based on the wording used by the OP. It is his choice but was he picked ahead of other people that are not exactly best friends with the guy? See how you can spin it positively, instead some people choose to go with the negative, i was the last resort but i really cannot be sure of that.

Anyways your opinion is valid and everyone would react differently but all i saw in the post was a bruised ego and negativity.

 

[Freaksta]

I would say go! Great opportunity and potential to meet new people and see a different place!

 

[InSanity]

Just go if you arent happy with the company go solo exploring