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Retire Early
Lifestyle
Retirement; like your parents, but way cooler
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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age
of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this
financially independent lifestyle, they invite you
to take advantage of their wisdom and experience. |
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Well,
That Went Well. No, Really Well
Billy Kaderli
From casado to viudo.
Mañana.
Mexico’s Independence Day
celebration seemed to delay my becoming single.
I met with the immigration
lawyer again and signed more documents. Mexico loves papers and stamps. They
must have a different stamp for everything.
“Okay, am I single now?”
“No. I have to deliver these
documents to immigration. Then you come back in an hour for your passports and
resident card.”
I returned and picked those
up, but—hold on, buddy—they had not yet entered me into the system.
I was still married. Mañana.
Let me explain. In Mexico,
mañana doesn’t necessarily mean tomorrow. It means anytime in the future.
I was getting a little
nervous because I’m flying out in a few days and need this finished.
“Don’t worry, Billy.”Me?
Worry?
I’ve lived in Mexico and have
grown accustomed to this paperwork-crazy, laissez-faire attitude.
Meanwhile, I’m discussing
getting my bride here from Thailand.
“No problem. We’ve got this.”
“But what about the States?”
“Billy, bring her here. I’ve
got this,” says the lawyer.
Wow. Exactly what I was
hoping for.
Now we have a plan for our
future, at least on the legal side.
The emotional side has to
work itself out, and we both know and understand that. It’s okay. Mai pen rai.
Even if it doesn’t work out,
both of us have had a lot of fun, and for that I am grateful to her.
Remember, we still have to
meet each other.
I have a very strong feeling
this is going to work out well for both of us.
A lot of firsts here for me,
and it’s exciting.
Billy
Retire
Early Lifestyle appeals to a different
kind of person – the person who prizes their
independence, values their time, and who doesn’t
want to mindlessly follow the crowd.
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