Reintroducing Reset and Roam: The Adventures of Chris Roper

Hanging out at the Ocean.

What if you wanted to change your life—not just in small ways, but in big, bold, unforgettable ways? What if you decided to say yes to adventure, to push your limits, and to create a version of yourself that feels fully alive?

That’s exactly what I’m doing.

Reset and Roam isn’t just my story—it’s a call to action. If you’ve ever felt the pull of adventure, the urge to break free from routine, or the desire to push yourself beyond what you thought possible, you’re in the right place.

Reset and Roam is the story of my journey—of taking a leap, making a change, and building a life filled with adventure, growth, and unforgettable experiences. Over the next few years, I’m setting out to do things I never imagined: diving with great white sharks, hiking to Everest Base Camp, mastering photography, exploring new places, tasting new foods, and learning the culinary arts. I want to challenge myself, push beyond my comfort zone, and experience the world in ways I never have before.

But this isn’t just about me.

I want you to come on this adventure with me.

I’ll share what I learn along the way—the highs, the lows, the lessons, and the moments that make it all worth it. Whether it’s learning how to scuba dive, capturing incredible travel photos, or figuring out how to step outside your comfort zone, I’ll break it all down so you can do it too.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, if you’ve ever dreamed of doing something bigger but didn’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. I’m figuring it out as I go, and I’ll bring you along for the ride.

Who I Am and Why I Started This

Hey, I’m Chris Roper, and I’d like to reintroduce myself.

Let’s start with the basics: I have two adult children I’m incredibly proud of. I’m not married.

I was a high school dropout who ended up homeless before earning a dean’s scholarship for college to study Pre-Medicine. However, I gave up that scholarship to chase the dream of becoming a firefighter paramedic. I was also accepted to Oxford University to study Theology—Christian Apologetics, but that’s another story for another time.

I spent years on a heavy rescue team and a SWAT team, responding to the worst days of people’s lives. Then, one day, I got hurt on the job, and just like that, the career I had built was over. Forced into early retirement, I had to reinvent myself. So, I pivoted and started over, launching an entirely new career in the tech space.

And then, my life changed again.

Over the last 18 months, my world completely shifted. The biggest change? I got divorced after 24 years of marriage. I won’t get into the details, but like most endings, it was complicated. I made a lot of mistakes. A lot of people got hurt on both sides. And when the dust settled, I found myself standing in a life that no longer felt like mine.

For the first time in decades, I had to ask myself: Who am I?

The truth? I had no idea. I felt lost.

So, I took the first step—I found a therapist. Then, I gave myself permission to pause. To rest. To let the dust settle. My career keeps me constantly on the move, traveling to meet with customers, and at the same time, I was adjusting to life in a new home, figuring out what this next chapter would look like.

By November 2023, I had my own place. By February 2024, the divorce was final. And for the next six months? I let myself just be—no rushing, no overhauling, just living. I traveled for work, went to a lot of concerts, and gave myself space to think.

But even with all the distractions, I could feel this pressure building inside me. It was like an internal weight, growing heavier by the day until I felt like I might explode. I quickly realized there were only three things that relieved it: hard exercise, drinking, and journaling.

Drinking numbed me. Intense exercise drained me. But journaling? It forced me to face myself. It wasn’t an escape—it was a way through.

There’s something about picking up a pen and not putting it down. I gave myself permission to just write—no worrying about sentence structure, spelling, or whether anything made sense. Just write. Later, I learned there was a name for this: stream-of-consciousness journaling or freewriting.

At first, it was just a way to get the garbage out—clearing the mental clutter and making sense of my own emotions. But over time, it became something deeper. Freewriting helped me dig into the parts of my mind and heart that I had ignored for years. I started reading back what I had written, and suddenly, things started to click. A lot of what I wrote turned into topics for therapy.

And then something surprising happened.

Through writing and therapy, those tangled thoughts and feelings turned into dreams. Those dreams became goals. And those goals became my 50 by 50 list—50 things I want to accomplish before I turn 50.

I didn’t just want to reset—I wanted to roam. I wanted to push past my comfort zone, explore new places, and see who I could become when I stepped into the unknown. That’s where Reset and Roam was born.

What Reset and Roam is All About

For me, the next chapter isn’t just about moving forward—it’s about discovery and adventure. It’s about stepping into the unknown, saying yes to new experiences, and building a life that excites me. It’s about pushing my limits, asking myself hard questions, and doing hard things.

This journey will take me to new places, challenge me in ways I never expected, and force me to grow in ways I can’t yet imagine. It’s about expressing myself through writing, photography, and creativity—capturing moments that matter and seeing the world through a new lens.

Here’s what you can expect from Reset and Roam:

- Adventure & Exploration – Stories, insights, and lessons from my travels.

- Pushing Limits – Training, challenges, and stepping outside my comfort zone.

- Photography & Creativity – Learning to capture the world in a new way.

- Tasting & Creating – Culinary adventures, cooking, and expanding my palate.

- Personal Growth & Reinvention – Embracing change and redefining myself.

I’m taking the leap. If you’re ready to do the same, come on this adventure with me. Let’s see what’s out there.

Let’s Talk

In my next post, I’ll share my 50 by 50 list—the 50 goals I want to accomplish by my 50th birthday in 2028. Some of them are big, some are small, but they all represent the life I want to build.

Now, I want to hear from you. What’s one adventure you’ve always wanted to take—but haven’t yet? Leave a comment, send me a message, or share your story with me. Let’s inspire each other to take the next step.

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