The Seattle Seahawks’ victory in yesterday’s championship game has stunned the football world, completing an improbable journey that few experts or fans deemed possible. Heading into this season, the team was widely dismissed due to a roster in transition and a perceived lack of elite depth at key positions, leading many to believe they wouldn’t even clear a .500 record.
This perceived “rebuilding year” has instead turned into a historic run, defying the odds to secure a spot in the Super Bowl and proving that their collective grit was far more powerful than any preseason projection.
Here is was our game experience:
It was a nice Sunday afternoon that was cold out but great weather for a football game. We had club seats but at the same time there was a long line to get in early at 12:30.
Oh there were quite a few characters in the crowd outside the stadium this year they’re nothing good as like we saw 10 years ago.
We got to hang out with all the newscasters only a few feet away from our great seats here on the Seahawks side.
And it seems a lot of former Seahawks are now fans of the team again and want to join us for this game. Anyone recognize this famous defensive player?
We had one of the best flyovers this time and they actually made a cut and not just a simple flying over the stadium. That was a good sign that we’re in for something good in this game.
They really know how to get the crowd going when the two minute warning hits so the 12th man can have the biggest impact on the game!
It was a little tense throughout the second half, but how did it all end?
We are the champions! (of the NFC)
Should We Go to the SuperBowl?
While the Seahawks’ victory has ignited a frenzy in Seattle, the financial “comfort crisis” of attending the Super Bowl in San Francisco suggests that the live experience may not justify the cost. With “get-in” ticket prices often exceeding $8,000 and San Francisco hotels demanding 400% premiums, the journey represents a massive financial “misogi” for the average fan. Much like a single point of failure in a security environment, the logistical friction of a city under lockdown creates a high-cost, high-stress scenario. Ultimately, the “efficacy” of watching the game from a high-definition screen at home far outweighs the “activity” of spending a year’s savings for a nosebleed seat, proving that the best way to witness this historic run is from the comfort of your own living room.
Metric
San Francisco Deployment (The “In-Person” Option)
Seattle Living Room (The “Resilient” Option)
Direct Capital Outlay
$12,000+ (Tickets, $800-a-night Motel 6, and “SF-priced” beer).
$150 (High-end wings, artisan beer, and a jersey for the dog).
Logistics & Latency
Critical Failure Risk. 4-hour security lines and “Chaos Engineering” in Bay Area traffic.
Sub-Second Latency. The distance from the couch to the fridge is exactly 12 steps.
Detection & Response
Poor. Can’t see the ball from the nosebleeds; rely on the Jumbotron anyway.
Elite. 4K resolution, instant replays, and the ability to mute the halftime show.
Environmental Control
Unstable. 15,000% chance of being seated next to a screaming fan from the opposing team.
Deterministic. Fully optimized HVAC, reclining seats, and zero bathroom queues.
Post-Game Recovery
High Risk. Explaining a drained savings account to the mortgage lender.
Success. Savings intact; high probability of a “Kitchen Remodel” bonus later this year.
This week, I have a guest posting for all the travel lovers out there!
For travel enthusiasts with a steady job that can be done online, the digital nomad lifestyle starts to feel less like a daydream and more like a decision. The hardest part for remote work beginners is the core tension: trading the comfort of a fixed address for the uncertainty of RV living, while still needing focus, safety, and reliable routines. Selling your home can add emotional weight and real pressure, especially when friends and family don’t understand the pull of the road. With the right expectations, transitioning to RV life becomes a practical way to work, move, and live with intention.
Thriving as an RV Digital Nomad
Decide whether selling or renting your property best supports your financial and lifestyle goals.
Choose an RV thoughtfully by balancing budget, space needs, and everyday livability.
Secure remote work suited to travel and set up a reliable, focused workspace.
Maintain your RV with regular checks to prevent breakdowns and protect your schedule.
Budget for nomad life and keep clients informed to stay dependable on the road.
Build Your RV Nomad Plan From Home to Wi-Fi
Here’s how to move from plan to action.This process helps you go from “I want to roam” to a workable setup by clarifying housing choices, picking an RV you can truly live and work in, and upgrading your skills for reliable remote income. For travel enthusiasts, it matters because the right decisions turn scenic routes and diverse destinations into sustainable, low-stress travel days.
Step 1: Decide your home-base strategy Start by choosing whether you will sell, rent out, or keep your current place as a backup base. Tie the choice to your travel tempo and risk comfort: selling can free cash for the RV and emergency fund, while keeping a base can reduce anxiety in the first year. Confirm your monthly “must pay” so you do not finance a dream with hidden fixed costs.
Step 2: Choose an RV that fits your workday, not just weekends Choose your RV type by mapping your typical day: how many hours you work, how much desk space you need, and how often you want to move. Prioritize layout and payload for gear, water capacity, and a quiet place to take calls, then test-sit at a table or desk area like you would in a coworking space. Keep the decision simple by picking the smallest rig that still supports comfort, storage, and focus.
Step 3: Build a remote-work system you can repeat anywhere Start with a “two-layer” connectivity plan: your primary hotspot plus a backup option, then add a power plan that covers a full workday. Create a lightweight workstation kit you can set up in five minutes: laptop stand, keyboard, headset, and a small light for video calls. Do one full practice week parked close to home to spot weak links before you rely on them on the road.
Step 4: Upgrade skills with an accelerated learning path Choose one marketable skill lane for the next 60 to 90 days such as web development, data, IT support, or cybersecurity, then select a structured course that includes feedback and deadlines. Programs with coaching reach 70%+ completion, which can be the difference between “I started” and “I’m job-ready” when your schedule changes with travel. If you want a longer runway, compare certificate routes with an accelerated bachelor of science or accelerated computer science degree that can stack into career-ready projects.
Step 5: Run a budget and timeline check before you roll Compare your estimated monthly RV costs with a realistic income plan, then set a departure date only after your emergency fund and connectivity plan are ready. Build in time for learning milestones and job applications, since global digital jobs performed remotely may rise by roughly 25% and competition rewards preparation. Confirm you can handle at least one unexpected repair without derailing your route.
You can travel farther and work calmer when your home, rig, and skills all support the same plan.
Plan → Travel → Work → Maintain → Review
This is the repeatable loop that keeps your RV life feeling like a trip, not a scramble. By separating movement days from deep-work days and scheduling upkeep before it becomes urgent, you stay present for the hikes, museums, food stops, and unexpected viewpoints that make diverse destinations worth the miles. The rhythm also fits a world where 22% of the workforce still works remotely, making consistency your real advantage.
Stage
Action
Goal
Map the week
Choose travel days, work blocks, and rest windows
Fewer surprises, steadier energy
Scout and stage
Reserve spots, verify signal, set power plan
Arrival with internet and battery margin
Travel light
Drive early, fuel up, reset workspace on arrival
Calm arrivals and safe routes
Work in sprints
Batch calls, do focused tasks, protect offline hours
When you repeat this loop, each phase supports the next: scouting makes work reliable, work funds travel, and maintenance protects your schedule. The review step turns every destination into better data for the following week.
Run the loop once, then let it carry you.
Pack-and-Launch Checklist for RV Nomad Life
To keep the rhythm going: This checklist turns How to Thrive as a Digital Nomad Living and Working from an RV into simple, repeatable actions so you can explore diverse destinations without work chaos. A few minutes of prep protects your time for trail days, food hunts, and unforgettable local experiences, especially when two-thirds of workers state their company offers a flexible remote working policy.
✔ Confirm sell-or-rent timeline, mail plan, and legal address.
✔ Set dual-internet backup and test video calls before moving.
✔ Track fixed costs, campground fees, fuel, and a repair buffer.
✔ Standardize client hours, response windows, and offline travel blocks.
✔ Check tire pressure, tire condition, lug nuts before departure.
✔ Inspect all exterior lights and signals to ensure working correctly.
✔ Log signal notes, expenses, and route lessons after each stop.
Do this once per week, and your next destination feels earned, not rushed.
Building Digital Nomad Confidence Through Consistent RV Routines
Living and working from an RV can feel like a constant tug-of-war between deadlines, logistics, and the desire for open-road freedom. The steadier path is the mindset this guide emphasizes: simple systems, realistic planning, and the willingness to adjust as you go, so achieving RV lifestyle goals stays manageable. When that approach becomes routine, digital nomad confidence grows, remote work feels more reliable, and embracing travel freedom stops being a gamble. Freedom comes easier when your days have structure you can trust. Choose one item from your checklist today and finish it before shutting the laptop. That momentum matters because it builds resilience and stability, so the road supports your health, focus, and long-term growth.
Delta seems to be working to up the game and competition when it comes to Airline lounges.
Since I am on a multi-hop trip, I thought I would check out as many as possible and provide a comprehensive reuiew. Lets start with Seattle. It is basically on the top or above the normal Delta Skylounge in the A gates.
They basically give you a secret pass to go up to the 3rd floor and get out in the elite area.
But when you get up there you realize it’s actually an out of large space and it’s mainly for sit down with food and drink service.
I do admit that the menu it is quite nice and the drink selection is much brighter than you would see in a normal Delta lounge.
I had a lot of travel ahead of me so I didn’t want to overeat but I did try to be very nice couple clam chowder.
I can definitely tell that a lot of people are enjoying the feed and looking closely it was amazing to see them all making the dumplings and other things by hand.
The bartenders were fantastic and it was a cool place to hang out for the playoff season for the NFL…
And I do have to admit bathrooms with very large and very clean unlike anybody airport and lounge bathroom I have seen before.
OK – let’s check out the LAX lounge next! It does feels a little more fancier than Seattle….
It is definitely bigger than Seattle and much more space.
It also has a feel that there’s celebrities and other fancy people here as well.
A fancy dessert area
And even have sushi here which seem to be quite popular with some of the other guests
The bathrooms were all private and individual and very large which was very nice and not having to cram in with everyone else.
The Delta one Lounge also has some reserved showers in the overall Delta lounge space and I must admit they’re one of the better ones I’ve seen in the industry.
What do you do when you have a free weekend… You go to Las Vegas and see a show! How do you like the image that is generated by AI? OK I will use real photos from here 😉
No, this time is not Lady Gaga, but as you can see from this posting that is one of the best shows we’ve ever attended but let me share some more about this one!
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But, let’s start sharing a new restaurant that we checked out this time in the Wynn Casino. Where’s the new Michelin star restaurant called Wei Ling.
It is highly recommended and would try it again.
The drinks are amazing and all the entrees although they seem very common are much more unique in flavor, tenderness and quality.
Our big highlight though was to show that to And it was at the Park MGM where we actually got some really good seats.
I highly recommend getting these tier and seats with tables as the views and service is amazing for only a few extra dollars.
I wonder if I can sell these limited edition extra passes?
Apparently, Rhianna was just a few seats ahead of us!
Mariah Carey entered with quite a crew, but I must admit musicians and dancers were quite amazing.
She had a great opening with her very large crew and holiday theme and it was a delight to be right front and center as this kicked off.
And then she kicked in with some her well known classics. She changed her outfit a few times as you can see. She did need quite a few breaks from time to time and if you watch closely to some of the videos she is looking at a teleprompter.
he downside was the show was only a little longer than an hour, but it was a good time.
But it all ended in fun and some great music and vibe and entertainment And we’re lucky that we were able to see her because we don’t know if she’ll have any more concerts in the future.
When in the LA area for conference, what else can you go see if you are in the area for a weekend Hollywood of course!
Hollywood of course, but there is so many other things to see as well. How about the popular Venice Beach?
I’m not sure if it is because of the rain if just because it really looks like a tourist trap more than anything else, but on a Saturday morning it is empty. This this is where they filmed the movie “White Men Can’t Jump.” I do not really want to jump around in the rain this morning.
This is where Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to workout with all his friends on the weekends like today.
We learn something new about Venice Beach area is that there is a different set of homes where there are actual canals where people like to go canoeing and kayaking.
Since it was raining, we thought it would be best to check out and see if any of our celebrity friends were home and were up for coffee since nobody is going out in this weather. Taylor Swift did not seem to be in the mood though…
So we wondered if we could go trick or treating in the day instead since this house looked welcoming for visitors…I guess I did not have enough Hocus Pocus today.
Without question, Beverly Hills is better to visit in the rain then in the hot summer, because that means it will not be crowded.
And driving around, there is so many places to see it’s hard to decide where to stop and check out.
It almost becomes a test to see how many buildings you recognize from TV shows and movies.
Speaking of TV shows…we tried to get on a famous Netflix TV show but no luck today.
No celebrities to hang out with here, so lets go try and have lunch with some! We had a great brunch at the Beverly Wilshire with all the other aspiring actors and actresses. Highly recommended.
But since we were in the area, why not check out the most famous shopping street in the United States: Rodeo Drive.
I was actually surprised in how small and short the street and shops are compared to how people rave about it, Maybe it is it because of the famous Donkey Kong statue at one end of the street?
It is great place to take pictures and everyone welcomes you into their shops. Just do not expect to find parking anywhere nearby to park your rental car though! All the spaces are taken up by valets and G-wagons.
Still no luck on finding the celebrities on a rainy day, so we decided to go try and catch a movie at the Dolby Theatre where they hold the Academy Awards each year…but it turns out, the only open it once or twice a year for second events and rarely for actually movies.
It was so hard to believe this is where all the dressed up celebrities come for the Oscars…this place is in the middle of a regular shopping mall and they just put up big curtains to create an illusion it is a special place.
I went to UCLA this week to check out all the roaming robots!
Actually, this week, I had a great opportunity to speak and collaborate at the same table with an Internet Reslience workshop with Steve Crocker and Vint Cerf at UCLA…
which was literally 1 block away from where the Internet was born!
and I got to meet Leonard Kleinrock who shared and discussed the mathmetical algorithm he created for packet routing.
you can see the original routes and connections that spawned after the first packet was sent from UCLA to Stanford.
and see the first IMP system to send a packet on the Internet!
It was saved and the only other one is in the computer history museum,
It almost looks like a modern rack doesn’t it?
with original chassis and boards built by Honeywell.
If you do not believe me, you can double check the government serial number 🙂
and even check out the log book entries when the first activities and (first buffer overrun crash) occured on the Internet!
We had an opportunity to go see Adam Sandler for his “You’r My Best Friend Tour”
and check out the Climate Pledge Arena which is where the local Seattle Karken hockey team plays but we’ve actually never been here before since it was previously called Key Arena.
The underground parking garage is very very convenient and highly recommended but the parking is a little expensive.
We were not sure what to expect but Adam Sandler had a few openers to kind of warm up the crowd which only took you know 15 to 20 minutes and then he comes on stage.
One of the funny openers before Adam came on was David Spade and it was nice to see some of the Saturday Night Live characters come on stage with him.
He has sense of telling stories and then sing a few songs with background videos. One of the most popular ones was the Halloween song since we were a few days away from Halloween.
They were all quite funny but I must warn you they are not for kids it is definitely an Adult theme and content.
We also got to see Rob Schneider the Saturday Saturday Night Live cast member also join him on his get that was very adult themed but quite funny.
I was fortunate to have the recent opportunity to visit and present at a conference again in Barcelona, so I took a moment to share a few experiences for my loyal followers.
It is a very fashionable airport for sure.
But let’s talk about the city!
There are so many sites to see when walking around the streets
(and I am not just talking about the shopping district)
I guess I was overdue for an airline review and I recently had the opportunity to fly and rate Lufthansa this week – it was exciting to try since it has been more than 10 years since I last flew long distance on Lufthansa to or through Germany.
The start with the good: Lufthansa has the fastest and most efficient boarding even with a two aisle large jet. Phenomenal.
It was nice to get a little snack as soon as you sit versus waiting an hour to board and take off. A bag of nuts, but I must admit they actually tasted quite good with some champagne.
The bad: the seats are still the worst and least comfortable since I was in the military. I felt like I was sitting on a metal ejection seat with a 5mm seat cushion. You need the pillow to actually survive sitting for 10 hours.
Continuing with the bad… The entertainment system had the worst experience to actually browse options. Click OK click OK click OK with the basic controller…
And the headset? Do I need to say any more?
OK – the food. The appetizer and bread were quite tasty and fresh.
The main entree of beef something…it was SO dry, I had to drink water with every bite to actually chew the meat and swallow it.
On the way back from Frankfurt, it was a little better with the warm veggie stew…but the pretzel was almost stale.
I will share a loung review shortly, but if you would like to compare this flight with all my other Airline reviews, just check out this page and I think you may be surprised by some of the results: Airline Reviews | David Cross Travel Blog
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