The Budget of Paradox

Sophia,
When I made the previous post, the Taylor Swift concert idea was just a fleeting thought. But the more I think about it, I get excited and I hope it’s something we can really do. I looked up the 2024 European tour dates. She’s playing Paris on May 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. By then, your school year will almost be over. If you took off just 2 or 3 days from school, we could make it long weekend in Paris.

Unfortunately, there are no concerts during your Spring Break (April 1 to 5).

If your mom refuses to let you miss any school to meet me, Taylor Swift is playing in France again on June 2 and 3. By then, you’ll be out of school. Plus, it’s well before the Summer Olympics in Paris; they start in late July. I wouldn’t want to be there during the games.

Over the summer, she’s playing in other European cities: Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, and others. I really like Amsterdam. I’d love to show you around. Plus, it’s one quick train ride to Paris.

You and I have a lot of things to talk about. We need to make up for a lot of lost time together. I promise you’ll have a great time. I hope you give this some thought. Flying off to Europe to meet your dad and going to a Taylor Swift concert probably seems like a big deal. It is a big deal. But not so big that it can’t be done. I’m asking you to trust me. I’ve never hurt you or your sister, despite the fantastic dreams of your mom’s lawyer.

Commit to this. And I’ll commit to you. We can make this happen.

Unless, of course, you’re not a Swiftie. But in that case, we can certainly sort out something else.

I love you so much,
Dad

p.s. If flying alone scares you, bring your Aunt Kimberly. I’ll pay. I suggested this once before to your mom, but she’s not interested in solutions, only problems. You’re old enough to fly alone. If your mom drives you to Washington, DC, you can fly non-stop to any big European city. With a non-stop flight, obviously you can’t get lost or miss a connection. But if you’re willing to make one connection, it’s possible to fly from Lynchburg to Charlotte to a variety of European cities. Connecting in Charlotte is pretty easy. The point is, you’re closer than you think. You can be in Lynchburg for breakfast and be in Europe for dinner. I’ll meet you anywhere.