Raz!! It's awesome to hear you shift like this. I bought my steemfest ticket almost immediately once I could use Bitcoin. Ultimately the money is a huge issue for me as well, but I can't pass this up. Im just keeping my fingers crossed there are still hotel rooms when I can afford to book it, and that flights don't go up too much.
It will be awesome to see you in person! Perhaps I'll have the business card you designed for me:)
haha. spoiler alert: i have an even better idea :D