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
A Global Finance and Business Degree on the Banks of the Yangtze River!
David and Hillary have finalized their 2026 plans following their son DJ’s acceptance to NYU Shanghai. After his high school graduation in June, the family will move to Florida, with DJ starting college in August. David and Hillary will embark on their Camino de Santiago walk from September to November before heading to Southeast Asia.
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
Preparing for 16 days of El Camino de Costa Rica
We’re only a couple weeks away from hiking El Camino de Costa Rica and wanted to share a bit on our training and non-standard items to pack.
Exploring Havasu Falls and Havasupai Campground in Northwestern Arizona
During Spring Break this year we made the trek to Havasu Falls and loved every minute of it, despite 10 mile hikes and camping….
Countdown to Departure
Until NYU Shanghai orientation for DJ and the start of Camino de Santiago for us.