“Utah • Idaho: Summer 2026” ::: Playlist Vol.05
This was a playlist extracting bits of our experiences with Jon and Emi in SLC, Utah and camping in Idaho. Eclectic and bit unscripted - but so on point with the experience!
Are We There Yet?
A couple becoming empty nesters trades a settled life for a 3-year, nationwide search for the one place they can finally call home.
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The More Things You Own — The More Things Own You.
Quick... what is the most valuable thing you possess? If you did not have it, how would it change your life?
Trading Peace for Momentary Chaos: The First 7 Days of Our Nomadic Journey
18 hours to pack once we are back in NC, 3 states to traverse, and the reality of our "Yes/No" philosophy explained.
I have been doodling... purposefully.
There is much to life where beauty can be uncovered in the most mundane places. One of those is in a scribbled sketch washed with watercolors to capture a moment in life.
Field Notes: Good Morning from Denver, CO.
The airplane hopping in a week, and adjusting to new time zones - can be a bit... tricky!
Moving Out + On
The last Sunday at 195 Russett, we asked the kids for songs. Here's what they gave us.
Snails carry home with them...
and how 3 chance encounters with snails in Europe, seems to symbolize the life my wife and I have set out on, with some really positive affirmations.
June 16/17 from NC to Germany to Paris
Where the wind blows...
The Final Days Before Leaving…
Sorry, I have not been keeping you up to date on our travels, but here is a little bit from just before we set out.
Embrace Difficult Things...
There is a misnomer with this idea, that prevents us from enjoying life because we take up a mindset that every good thing requires suffering. Comfort is not bad - but a life dedicated to it, is.
Today is the day...
Tuesday, 16 of June, 2026.
Grief, Sawdust, and the Last Plank.
My late father-in-law's broken trailer → my son's first camper. Built in 21 days, 5 days before we left the country | Are We There Yet? (E22)
"Home" is Coming With Us...
Two weeks before we leave for good, "Are we there yet?" stopped being just an inside joke.
Saturday - we captured a quick run around on what was left... and This is what 22 days looks like
Watch now | A lighthearted video — this is a much lighter video than E20. Practical, a little chaotic, genuinely funny in places.
The Old Thing Has to Die
Are We There Yet? — E20 | 22 Days to Departure
The Emotions Hit Different at 29 Days to Go • Letting Go of Our Old Life | Are We There Yet? (E19)
There's a version of your life that has to end before the next one can begin.
5 Weeks to Go Time • Are We There Yet? ::: Thursday, May 7
A lot is happening... this is our 7am chat about life before we hit the day like a maniac.
The "Slow-Motion" Move: First Boxes, a 3-Year Map, and the Reality of Downsizing
The reality of fitting our lives into a Mazda, revealing our upcoming travel route, and why we are heavily prioritizing highly walkable cities.
The Beauty of the Fading Light: A March Recap
The GRIT of the Reality, and a Recap of March Travels (before we leave)
We’re Not Leaving—We’re Going
Why our three-year journey isn’t an escape from reality, but a pursuit of what we love.
February Recap? Snow to Red Rocks to Wrestling Champ
Sorry I'm running behind on video edits, but between working full-time, packing to leave in 10 weeks, writing 2 books, and creating AI LAB connects—I'm on my toes!!!