11/06/2025
My Dream Life – No Lottery Needed
My dream life doesn’t need a jackpot win or an early retirement. It’s not about yachts or mansions—it’s about freedom, purpose, and time well spent.
I’d wake up early each morning at around 3am and start the day with a cycle to the gym followed by a gym session—nothing fancy, just improving day by day. Then I’d cycle home and head out for a long walk with my dog, breathing in the fresh morning air and starting the day right.
After a hearty breakfast, I’d get to work—not as a decorator anymore, but in my own little coffee van. I’d serve up great coffee, chat to regulars, and sell my own branded beans by the bag. It wouldn’t just be a job; it would be mine. Built from the ground up. Honest work, powered by caffeine and good conversation.
In my spare time, I’d be out in the wild. Hiking mountains across the UK and with a bit of luck into Europe, going on proper hiking holidays, wild camping under the stars. I’d teach my daughter the things not many kids learn these days—how to read a map, build a shelter, light a fire safely, respect nature. Skills that stay with you. And see the world rather than screens.
I’d love to do more climbing too—both indoor and outdoor—with my wife and daughter. Something adventurous we could grow into together.
We’d own a small tow along caravan, nothing flash, just something to help us escape the everyday and explore the UK more. It would tie in with those camping trips, the hiking getaways, the freedom to just pack up and go.
And of course, I’d spend more time at my allotment. I’d potter, plant, grow, and learn. A little trailer would help—something I could use to pick up manure, compost, tools, wood, whatever I need to make the plot something special.
That’s my sort of attainable dream life. Not unreachable, not far-fetched. Just a life filled with movement, nature, connection, and a bit more time doing the things that matter.
