Feelings are much like waves. We can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf.
“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” John Burrough
“I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health.” Voltaire
There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you have had enough.
You don’t have to attend every argument you are invited to.
If your dreams don’t scare you they’re not big enough.
“You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” CS Lewis
Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious.
There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.
“Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.
Have less. Do more. Be more.
“There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela
Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
“When you stop doing things for fun, you might as well be dead.” Hemingway
Work like a Captain. Play like a Pirate.
In order to lead a fascinating life– one brimming with art, music, intrigue and romance– you must surround yourself with precisely those things.
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska – Road trip, get a rustic cabin, visit the tip of the Homer Spit, see moose, avoid bear, stop at the Ranger Stations to chat with locals (http://www.kenaipeninsula.org/)
Maui, Hawaii – Visit the top of the Haleakala Crater, take the Road to Hana and make all the stops, swim under waterfalls, take a surfing lesson, kayak with whales, rent a condo on the beach from my friend
Phoenix, Arizona – Only go in the winter, hike the desert, float down the river, golf, search for the Lost Dutchman’s gold, drive north of Mesa at night and view the glittering city
Boston, Massachusetts – Follow the Freedom Trail’s red line through town to tour history on your own, order seafood, wander Boston Commons (with a friend), take in a museum
New York City, New York – Choose your top 3 must sees and count everything else a bonus. You could explore this city for weeks, maybe months, and never see it all. Museums, skyscrapers, sports, exhibits… Take in a Broadway show, skate at Rockefeller Center, rub the Wall Street Bull’s unmentionables for good luck, pose for a pic with the Naked Cowboy in Times Square, eat authentic cuisine from another culture, see the Statue of Liberty, relax in Central Park or any of the smaller ones scattered through the city, ride the subway, wear your walking shoes
Los Angeles, California – Hit the beaches… Huntington for ocean swimming, Venice for weirdo-watching. Visit Hollywood, drive into Hollywood Hills to see the city, take in a professional sporting event, wander a pier at dusk
Boundary Waters, northern Minnesota – Plan with an outfitter, rent a canoe, and tour your way through the beauty of the North Woods. Be sure you know what you’re doing or hire a guide. Portage trails, paddle lakes, camp in remote wilderness, watch out for bears
Chicago, Illinois – Museums, sporting events, tall buildings, shows, shopping, visit the sand dunes and beaches surrounding Lake Michigan
Juneau, Alaska – Fly or ferry in since there are no roads into this capital city. Visit glaciers, hike trails, view wildlife, cough up the funds for a helicopter tour that will land you on top of a glacier
Grand Canyon, Arizona – Hike or trail ride into the canyon but only with thorough preparation. Incredible views, challenging trips, white water rafting, desert camping
ERA Helicopter tour to the top of Taku Glacier, Juneau, Alaska
