Slower Lifestyle

Feb
24
Tiny House Living: What Happens After the Excitement Fades

Tiny House Living: What Happens After the Excitement Fades

Six months into tiny house living — the storage wins, van trips, e-bikes, and what daily life really looks like when the setup phase is over.
1 min read
Dec
21
Camper van parked during a road trip that marked the first test drive of our new, downsized life

The First Test Drive of Our New Life

Why buying a camper van finally made sense for us — and why timing, not desire, was the real deciding factor.
3 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
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
Jun
15
Large purple flowering bush (Lynn's Legacy Cenizo) in full bloom against wooden fence, showing resilience after surviving storm winds

When Mother Nature Reminds You Who's Really in Charge | Week 23 Post-layoff

58-mph winds, dead lawnmowers, and closing delays test our tiny home plans. Week 23 of our Mediterranean lifestyle transition in Texas.
6 min read