A few years ago, a therapist told me “whatever you’re not changing, you’re choosing” and I’ve never looked at anything the same way since then.
Thoughts
Welcome to my adventures. Happy reading!
I’ve been thinking about my 2025 vision board, as it’s time to start laying out the goals for the year. I divide my goals into 4 categories: travel (2 new countries to reach 100 countries); professional; personal (reading, health, etc.); and goals by each boy, since we work on titles in several sports. I’ve often been told that people who are single-focused get what they want, versus the people who split their focus. I disagree – when you break a goal down into tasks and schedule your calendar around these tasks, you can accomplish everything you set out to do.
That’s the million dollar question – where shall I go next? There have been some awesome airfare deals to Europe and Turkey. Just not ideal times for me to travel. I was trying to figure out a 4-night destination in January, but part of me is drawn, rather, pulled to stay home. I’ve been on the go constantly and about ready to head out on another BIG adventure. Maybe it’s time to hang at home and relax. Hmmm! Usually I have a trip or two booked, but this is the first time I’m not experiencing anxiety from lack of planned vacations. As always, work travel is planned and booked – with California, Florida, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois on the horizon.
It’s been a day. Amazing news. Awful news. And intensely heartbreaking. I suppose that’s how we know we’re alive – we feel and experience the gamut of emotions.
The sand and water are as gorgeous as they appear. My work travels take me to some incredible locations, and this one was no exception. I didn’t mind the long teams meetings with this as my backdrop. Only here for one night, but well-worth the visit. This is the panhandle of Florida, specifically Gulf Breeze. A beautiful August day, with hot temperatures and a nice breeze. I am so grateful to have this opportunity and adventure.
A hectic early morning in order to catch a flight to Cleveland, with one connection, for strategic planning meetings. My boys are on their way home from the Pharaoh National, and I’m off to a week of work in Cleveland and Chicago. It was an awesome few days at the National – and my boys did some great winning! But, for now, back to the real world and moving business forward. Not before stopping to grab a drink, capture a beautiful moment of rest, and remind myself how grateful I am to be living this life. Sometimes it’s the little things and the lychee in a stunning location with an antique chandelier. Cheers!
not to escape life, so that life does not escape us. I am reminded, constantly, about what little time we actually have. It’s why I rarely watch TV, or sit on the couch, or scroll aimlessly on social media. When I’m not working, I’m usually at dog events or traveling somewhere on my bucket list. And, when I have down time, I read, I play with my boys, and spend time with my friends. It’s so important for me to invest my time wisely as we only get so much of it.
A friend of mine posted this quote today on TIME and WOW. Spot on. So True. It makes me realize the time I do waste and that I need to stop that.
This one is going on my vision board!
One of my favorite parts of any day is watching the sunset. Someone once told me “you only get so many sunsets” and I make sure to enjoy them.
This particular sunset is from the club lounge at the Ritz in Cairo, overlooking the Nile. Despite being late October, we had lovely weather of 80s-90s and clear skies. Looking forward to more relaxing sunsets in Egypt with Kayla and amazing sights. Cheers!
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