2025-W28 — Casper, Wyoming:

Boat Days, Family Time, and the Reset I Didn’t Know I Needed

What happened this week

After our time in Memphis, we traveled to Casper, Wyoming to visit my family and friends. The pace changed immediately—in the best way. Less “tourist mode,” more real time with people who know you without needing an update.

We spent a day out on a boat with friends, then had quieter downtime with my family. It was the kind of week that doesn’t look flashy on social media, but it lands deeper because it reconnects you to your roots.

One of the highlights was getting the chance to drive my brother’s motorcycle. It wasn’t just the thrill of it (though yes, it was fun). It was also symbolic—one of those small “I’m home” moments that hits differently when you’ve been moving nonstop.

The travel + wellness thread

This week reminded me that recovery isn’t only sleep and stretching. Sometimes recovery is context—being around familiar people, lowering the mental noise, and letting your nervous system stand down for a minute.

I kept my wellness approach simple: stay active, don’t overcomplicate food, and keep the rhythm steady. This wasn’t a week to chase optimization. It was a week to stay grounded.

A subtle but important family choice

Near the end of the visit, my wife and I left Casper as just the two of us. We did it intentionally so my boys and my parents could have quality time together before the four of them returned to Germany.

That decision felt like a quiet win. Travel can easily become a single fast-moving unit where nobody gets the space they need. Creating that separation gave the trip a different kind of value—more connection, less rush.

What I learned

Not every meaningful week comes with a big achievement. Some weeks matter because they reinforce what you’re building the whole project on: family, relationships, and a life that still makes sense when the calendar is chaotic.

Casper was a reminder that wellness is not just about doing hard things. It’s also about knowing when to exhale—and letting the people around you be part of the story, not just background characters.

Next week’s tiny focus

Plan one “real connection” moment in advance—something simple like a walk with a family member or a coffee with a friend—then protect it like a meeting.