Stuck in Lodi, So What?

I have the distinct pleasure of working in the Lodi housing industry. Last week, a new client admitted that he’d been visiting Lodi on a lark, fell in love with an old Victorian, and promptly uprooted his young family from San Francisco. He said he wanted to give his daughter the slow, safe life he remembered…

Make It Your Own

When I moved into my new office, I brought four plants and a tiny gold dog statue just so it would feel like home. Environments are influencing. My mother always said that your environment is a reflection of your mental state. She’s right this time but there’s more to that story. I believe that if an environment is…

Self Care: Coping with Life by Living It

The struggle is real. Life is complicated and you’ve got to be kind to yourself. If given the chance I will burn the candle at both ends until I fizzle out. For me, burning out has mostly meant that I live in a van now. The transient life can be full of adventure while also acting as a…

Introduction

Hi, I’m Bailey. I am a small town American adventurer based in my hometown of Lodi, CA. Let’s face it, “Livable, Lovable Lodi” is a perfect slogan for our little town. Growing up here with nothing to do, you’d never guess Lodi would turn into the perfect place to live an adult life. At 17,…