Living a Beach Life - Almost!

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I worked hard all my life, got married (twice), had a daughter, wanted to make movies, but most of all I didn’t want the 9 to 5 life.  Growing up, I was taught that you work hard, make money and be happy with what you have.  So for so long I though life was about making all that money.  There were so good times and there was some bad times.

My priorities changed, and when I lost my last 9 to 5 job, due to cutbacks, I decided I didn’t want to do that anymore.  I was already freelancing, and I liked the ability to make my own hours.  But still that dream of living the beach life (as I called it) beckoned me.

When I hit 50, I realized life was about making memories, not money.  So I strived to travel more and be adventurous.  It changed my life and I was happier.

When my wife and I had enough of the snow up north, we packed our belongings and headed to the gulf coast of Florida.  My wife was able to keep her job. She started telecommuting.  I gave up many of my clients and that was fine with me.  I wanted to write and paint (other long forgotten dreams of mine).

Then I read the book “Leap of Faith – Quit Your Job and Live on A Boat” by Ed Robinson.  No, I didn’t buy a boat, but liked his philosophy.  I was also introduced to the musician Jim Morris.  Unfortunately, he passed away before I could actually hear him in concert.  I listen to his music and drift away to a different place.

So now I am semi-retired, not making the big bucks, and stretch my dollar as far as I can.  Some say I am frugal, but I am just cheap.  But we are enjoying life and making memories!