Wow. I thought the ticket would be more than that!
I guess in the grand scheme of things, a $180 write-off isn't
too hard to swallow in light of all the money you've already spent
on camera gear. 
its the painful thought that i cannot pass my waitress the gift
i got her~~~~
AAAAAARGH~
otherwise i don't mind pushing thailand aside for paid shoots
because money comes first... in this case, i better earn my money
back through my investments!!!
if i go to thailand, i need at least 1K.
so if i get last minute small shoots, i will surely get 1K.
i'm praying hard for a big one where i earn 3K and i dun worry
about the money spent on the equipment AND i go to thailand