Simple Living

Our journey toward minimalism, intentional choices, and living with less. Stories about downsizing, choosing experiences over things, and finding contentment in simplicity.
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
Organized spice cabinet showing neatly arranged spices and seasonings on white shelves.

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
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
15
Empty office corridor with rows of desks and vintage phones, capturing the ghostly feeling of a transitioning workplace.

28 Days to Launch | Life as a Corporate Ghost

Experiencing the strange peace of being present yet fading at work, while preparing our home and lives for the next chapter ahead.
3 min read
Dec
08
Rescued farm animals enjoying pumpkins scattered across a green pasture on a cloudy fall day.

35 Days to Launch | Finding Joy in the Small Moments

From quiet work days to pumpkin deliveries at animal sanctuaries, discovering how transition time brings unexpected moments of joy.
3 min read