Reimagining the American Dream
A home, 2 cars, kids, pets, and a couple weeks of vacation each year. We "achieved" the American Dream early only to realize it's a trap. We'd become good stable American consumers trapped by obligations that provide endless revenue streams to business and government. It's time for a change.
We began planning and taking action to get setup for life after retirement in 2022, retired in 2025, and are taking full advantage of our last year with our son before he heads to college in Summer 2026.
Recent Posts
NYU Shanghai Admitted Students Weekend 2026
Before DJ’s NYU Shanghai Admitted Students Weekend, his family took a 9-day trip to explore the massive city, scope out useful spots, and tour major sights.
Saying Goodbye to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail
After 30 years in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Arlington, we finally walked both ends of the W&OD Trail. Leaving these local memories for Southeast Asia is bitter-sweet.
A Global Finance and Business Degree on the Banks of the Yangtze River!
With DJ accepted to NYU Shanghai for fall 2026, his family’s year is set: an April trip to China, June graduation, and walking the Camino de Santiago in fall.
Evening Kayaking Excursion on the Potomac River
We had a wonderful evening excursion, by kayak, on the Potomac River, where we saw birds, deer, and learned a bit about kayaking on a river as well.
Easing in to Early Retirement
Well, its official, I retired on April 30, 2025, leaving Copado, where I had worked for the last 9 months of my career. I’m officially retired
Discovering the Heart and Soul of El Camino de Costa Rica (Summer 2024)
We had planned to be in Ecuador in Summer of 2024 while DJ participated in Amigos International. However, the security situation became very bad that
Countdown to Departure
Until NYU Shanghai orientation for DJ and the start of Camino de Santiago for us.