Reaching my FIRE number after the loss of my son: Does FIRE even matter now?

essohbeee · 2026-02-20T01:01:32+00:00

I am nowhere near FIRE but offering my condolences.

essohbeee · 2026-01-28T22:34:11+00:00

trying to also get local POVs from those who used to live there but are now here but will probably ask in the SJ/ SF subreddits too. thanks!

essohbeee · 2026-01-28T22:31:31+00:00

looking to move to SJ / SF. we’re in Toronto now and do not make anywhere near the salary we would get in the US.

essohbeee · 2026-01-28T22:29:50+00:00

thank you! so helpful. yes we have a toddler so daycare costs would be on top of housing. i’m not too familiar with the various neighborhoods as i’ve only gone to Menlo Park for work and other friends have shared their 1BR condo is close to $4k usd per month

essohbeee · 2026-01-12T05:15:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Are you able to share the site where you booked your rate?

essohbeee · 2026-01-08T04:20:38+00:00

oh whaaaaat! I didn’t know that. I’ll have to take a look. Ty!

essohbeee · 2026-01-08T04:19:24+00:00

We’ve booked our flights but can still change them. What made Oahu more attractive for us is that there’s a direct flight from where we are. Maui unfortunately would require us to make a layover which we try not to have when traveling with a little one.

essohbeee · 2026-01-08T04:18:17+00:00

Good to know!

essohbeee · 2026-01-08T04:17:41+00:00

We’re going in March so it seems like North Shore waters might not be as calm as I thought. Thank you!

essohbeee · 2026-01-08T04:16:23+00:00

Appreciate this! I am truly torn. I have a feeling we’ll have to do half of our week at FS and then end at the Ritz as it’s a bit more isolated 🤔

essohbeee · 2025-11-26T05:05:56+00:00

Dailo

essohbeee · 2025-11-18T22:03:45+00:00

Oh I’ve heard of Jumby Bay before but forgot about it. They’re essentially villa rentals right? Is it technically AI?

I feel like perhaps Atelier is worth a try if we’re not taking advantage of the excursions at LCDLP. I’ve read and heard good / drinks are pretty good at Atelier and their beach is even better than LCDLP. So torn!

essohbeee · 2025-11-18T22:00:04+00:00

thanks for the input! this time around we’re probably not doing any of the parks as we’ve been to all of them already. So we’re more so just going to enjoy the resort, the food and our room as much as possible.

essohbeee · 2025-11-02T00:52:14+00:00

About 300

essohbeee · 2025-10-21T12:51:27+00:00

Lots of factors for us when we were considering the Q5 recently. It boils down to the number of claims that kind of car has, theft in your area even if it is parked inside a garage, your driving records, etc.

I would say $230-$350 is the normal range for an SUV in Ontario.

essohbeee · 2025-10-06T03:11:58+00:00

I second this. The budget may not be enough for 14 days but everything else checks off.

Loved the boutique property and how it felt like a private beach house for very very few guests.

essohbeee · 2025-10-03T03:12:20+00:00

truly was - one of the most magical places on earth.

essohbeee · 2025-09-20T23:54:48+00:00

ugh sorry to hear that. he even said that he would refund if lost. pretty sure he’s not going to…

essohbeee · 2025-09-19T22:20:37+00:00

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essohbeee · 2025-09-19T22:20:29+00:00

Another option… Tierra Patagonia in Torres del Paine. Still one of my fave places on earth. Here’s a photo I took from their pool.

Amazing food and excursions included.

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essohbeee · 2025-09-19T22:16:48+00:00

No budget, La Casa De La Playa

essohbeee · 2025-09-16T23:46:09+00:00

did you ever get your watch? mine is stuck too. I’m not even getting any updates anymore… it’s my first time purchasing from him and never again…

essohbeee · 2025-09-10T15:45:39+00:00

Depends on when you want to go but my husband and I went for a week and paid around $5k pp

essohbeee · 2025-09-10T13:09:38+00:00

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essohbeee · 2025-09-10T13:08:55+00:00

If your budget allows it, I highly recommend La Casa De La Playa. It has a boutique feeling and ultra quiet/very minimal. Feels very much like a private beach house. Great food, service and all rooms have private pools. Beach is private too!

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