I am really proud of you and am cheering you on. The epiphany for me was realizing that a bigger house, nicer car, expensive dinners and all the other stuff never made me any happier.

My wife and I sold our 4,000 SF home and moved into a 1,200 SF condo. Our mortgage payment was $3,500+. Today, our rent payment is $1,300. If something breaks, we call the landlord :). I can walk to work. My daughter starts one of the best public schools in the county in August (vs. the $17,000 private school payments we made annually).

We are entering a world of frugality, and it’s long overdue. The simple joys in life don’t cost much. BBQ’s with friends and family… headed to the swimming pool on a Saturday afternoon… TiVo instead of a $100 evening out :)

Anyhow, good for you dude. I know you’ll get there sooner than later.