Hello! My name is Bridget, but you can call me Bright. I am an engineer, private pilot, and pursuer of financial independence.

I have lived a tumultuous, exciting, even exotic life. My life has never had a dull moment, but I know the core of my story is not unique. Everyone’s lives are full of twists, turns, turbulence, stalls, and spins. So many of us have felt stuck, not knowing there is a better way of life: a life free of the 9-to-5 rat race, a life where early retirement or recreational employment is possible, or a life where our trauma doesn’t rule us. Despite how common our struggles are, so few of us share the depth of our challenges and our visions of the future with others.

Here you will find my stories of pursuing financial independence and recreational employment, healing trauma, and searching for beauty in the world. I hope that my stories resonate with you, let you know that you are not alone, and show you that there’s always a path forward.