• Our Story
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  • Our Life Before FIRE
  • Our RV Life Journey
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  • Our Travels
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  • Controversial Thoughts
Driving Towards F.I.R.E.

In 2018 we broke up with our past life. Fed up with Interest payments, debt, student loans, etc we decided to make changes. Drastic changes. We set out on a mission for financial independence, bought a RV and traveled fulltime. We worked as nomadic healthcare professionals on the road. In 3 short years of fulltime RV and travel life, we successfully paid off more than $600,000 worth of debt, increased our net worth, changed our financial futures, and started a family. Today, we are still pursuing FI with a focus on retiring early and share our experiences as new parents, real estate investors, property managers, CRNA, Application Specialist, and Financial Coaches. Follow along on our journey!

Driving Towards F.I.R.E.
  • Our Story
  • Driving Towards FIRE
  • Our Life Before FIRE
  • Our RV Life Journey
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Our Smoky Mountain Cabin
  • Our 1906 Folk Victorian Farmhouse Renovation
  • Our Travels
  • Financial Coaching Blog
  • Controversial Thoughts
  • Our RV Life Journey,  Our Story

    RV’ing and Pregnancy: 32 Weeks!

    December 29, 2020 / 0 Comments

    With only a couple of days left in 2020, we are turning our attention to 2021 with open arms, open hearts, and creative mindsets.  Even though our living space may be tiny, the love little baby Shoemaker will receive certainly isn't.  

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    On Tuesday December 15th, we went for a 4D Ultrasound and we're so glad that we did! It was an extra cost, but being that this is our first child, we felt it was 100% necessary.

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    December 18, 2020 / 0 Comments

    We call him our 'gentle giant', he loves to play with his ball, and enjoys one-on-one training with Meredith.  Duke has been our lover and not a fighter for almost 5 years now.  Almost 8 years old, Weighing in at 65 pounds with giant paws, he has a heart of gold.  

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  • Driving Towards FIRE,  Our Story

    Tumultuous 2020: A Recap of Our Journey Towards FIRE

    December 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Is it possible to feel both happy and sad at the same time?  Definitely how we feel as we head into Christmas this year.  Don't get us wrong, we are counting each and everyone of our blessings because we do have many and we're thankful and grateful.  At this moment we are filled with mixed emotions.  Has this happened to any of you?

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    Day 240 of Being Unemployed

    December 15, 2020 / 0 Comments

    For anyone else going through this struggle, you aren’t alone. We can do this & sometimes when we least expect it, something magical happens.

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