I'm pleased to share my story with the readership of Business Insider.  I certainly appreciate that I am in a relatively unique situation, but I hope my story inspires people to pursue their passions, even if on a smaller, less drastic scale than I have chosen.

Published on April 1, the article might seem like a good "April Fools" joke.  But it's not.  It's the real deal.

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