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Kathy & Bryan Crelly

Kathy & Bryan Crelly

Texas
Two recovering workaholics (plus two rescue dogs) sharing our leap from working jobs to simpler living. With a camper on the way, we're redesigning work and life after 50. Join us as we figure it out.
Aug
31
Gray tiny house with white trim and screened porches sitting on a community road, positioned at an angle with trees in the background

When "Delivered" Doesn't Mean What You Think it Means | Week 34 Post-layoff

Our tiny house delivery didn't go as planned. From chasing our house down the road to learning that 'delivered' means something different in tiny house world.
5 min read
Aug
24
Golden sunrise through trees over tiny house community with tree-lined pathways

The Week of Almost: False Alarms, Real Photos, and New Paths | Week 33 - Post Layoff

A false alarm had me chasing a tiny house through our community! Plus: the photos that made me cry and reflections on choosing new paths in midlifehood.
6 min read
Aug
17
A graphic of a clock face with the words "FINAL COUNTDOWN" in bold red text, symbolizing the last few days of a long wait.

The Final Countdown: Trash Miracles, Clean Sheets & a New Life | Week 32 - Post layoff

Our chaotic countdown to a new life brought unexpected rewards—from trash miracles to clean sheets. Join our journey to a life with less hustle and more peace!
4 min read
Aug
10
A photo of the empty lot where our tiny home will be delivered, symbolizing the future and the next step in our journey.

The Year of the Wait: Our Chaotic Journey to a Slower Life | Week 31 - Post layoff

Our chaotic year of waiting taught us valuable lessons. Join our midlifehood journey through the messiness of transition and the rewards of a slower life.
3 min read
Aug
03
Two small dogs (one white and scruffy, one black and white) lay on a concrete patio with leashes, looking out at a lake and trees in the distance.

Less Hustle, More Life: How Our Downsize GAVE Us Time (and a Lot Less Anxiety!) | Week 30 Post-layoff

Less hustle, more life. Remember those days? The ones where your calendar was jam-packed, where "free time" was
5 min read
Jul
27
A quiet tree-lined country road with sunlight at the end, symbolizing slow, intentional progress.

When You Don’t Know What You’ll Do All Day | Week 29 Post-layoff

There’s this quiet fear people don’t talk about when they leave full-time work: What if I don’t know what to do with my days?
4 min read
Jul
20
Peaceful lake reflection at sunrise in tiny home community showing the slower pace of Week 28

When Vacation Mode Becomes Real Life | Week 28 Post-layoff

Four weeks in our tiny rental, time is flying in slow motion. Here's what we're learning about vacation feelings, morning routines, and finding rhythm.
5 min read
Jul
13
Calm, scenic view of tree canopy or lake from a quiet rural walk

The Week It Finally Slowed Down (A Little) | Week 27 Post-layoff

After months of non-stop tasks, we finally caught our breath. Here’s what the transition to tiny home living looks like this week. Full of slow moments, reflection, and small victories.
5 min read
Jul
06
Peaceful lake sunset at tiny home community celebrating freedom day after house sale completion

The Day We Could Finally Celebrate Being Free | Week 26 Post-layoff

After waiting five days for our house buyers' approval, we finally got the all-clear and celebrated with our most community-connected day yet.
5 min read
Jul
01

What we didn't share on the blog this week...

4 min read