Life Transitions

Stories and insights about reinventing life after 50, career changes, and embracing new beginnings. Follow our journey from corporate life to intentional living.
Feb
23
Home office turned temporary greenhouse, with tall asparagus ferns dominating the foreground and framed  memorabilia on walls

Living with "Some Style" | Week 7 Post-layoff

From choosing camper upgrades to adapting to weather extremes, Week 7 brings lessons about finding style and comfort in life's practical decisions.
4 min read
Feb
16
Fresh green leaves growing from an old tree stump, showing new life emerging from established foundations

New Growth in Familiar Places | Week 6 Post-layoff

Sometimes returning to familiar territory shows you how far you've come. Week 6 post-layoff brings a new role in familiar places and lessons about growing in new directions.
3 min read
Feb
09
2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness in pearl white with black trim and wheels, parked in driveway showing adventure-ready styling

When Plans Change: Plot Twist | Week 5 Post-layoff

Sometimes life's plot twists lead to better stories. This week: trading our planned vehicle for a better match, and learning that detours often lead where we need to go.
4 min read
Feb
02
White Runaway camper with black accents fits "millimeter-perfect" in the garage

When Your Camper Arrives During Year-End Work | Week 4 Post-layoff

Sometimes the universe has a sense of humor. Week 4 after our corporate exit brings a camper delivery during peak bookkeeping season. Here's how we're balancing both dreams.
5 min read
Jan
26
"Close-up of shredded paper strips, symbolizing document disposal and transitioning away from corporate paperwork"

Small Steps: The Reality of Life Transitions | Week 3 Post-layoff

Follow our post-layoff journey as we navigate client boundaries, financial adjustments, and intentional living. Real insights on transitioning from corporate life to self-employment.
3 min read
Jan
19
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Finding Our Rhythm | The First Two Weeks Post-layoff

From phantom stress to new routines - discovering what freedom really looks like in our first two weeks of post-layoff life.
4 min read
Jan
12
Smiling couple takes selfie next to the Imagine mosaic in Central Park, symbolizing new beginnings and possibilities.

Day Zero | The Last Login

The final hours of corporate work unfold during a quiet New Year's transition. Finding peace in completion and rest in new beginnings.
2 min read
Jan
05
Clear path winding through tall pine forest, symbolizing direction and clarity in life's choices.

7 Days to Launch | Finding Clarity in Final Decisions

Making big decisions in life's transitions: why we chose our current home over a tiny house, and how we navigated healthcare choices for our next chapter.
2 min read
Dec
29
Dramatic sunset with golden rays streaming through clouds above silhouetted trees, captured during evening walk.

14 Days to Launch | From Small Dream Home to Tiny Home?

Evening walks spark big conversations about tiny homes. Exploring what downsizing really means while planning our next adventure.
3 min read
Dec
22
Person writing on paper at wooden desk with coffee cup and notebook in background, creating warm planning atmosphere

21 Days to Launch | Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Our Journey to Finding Insurance After Corporate Life

Navigating health insurance options after leaving corporate life. Real insights about costs, choices, and finding the right coverage for our next chapter.
2 min read