... I received the advice while still a college student that spending money for experiences and memories is rarely regretted, while money spent on "stuff" usually is regretted.

Great advice and I can bear testimony to that through the years!

That being said, I've got a Rascal Flatts concert here in Bama Thursday night and a 35 yr HS class reunion back in Cali on Friday/Sat... or else I would be going for sure.