How To Get Energized

When you need to get energized, what do you do? Where do you go? It’s said that everyone has an “element” they are attracted to that provides a balance and energy for them. For some it may be water, or metals, or wood – which is the case for me. As much as I love the ocean and beaches with snorkeling vacations, I really feel at home in the mountains along rivers and lakes.

Yosemite National Park was the perfect place to get back in touch with “my element” recently. The waterfalls were raging, the weather perfect in the 80’s, and relatively light traffic since we visited on a Friday at the beginning of tourist season – a couple of weeks ago.

Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite

Here’s a photo of Bridal Veil Falls, the river over flowing as we walked to the base of the falls, and then all of the spray at the base – we got soaked!! Yes, it was energizing!

Over flowing river at base of Bridalveil Falls

Water spray from waterfall in Yosemite

Often when we visit Yosemite, we will stay outside of the park at the historic Groveland Hotel, but this time we stayed about 10 miles from there at the Yosemite Westgate Lodge.

To see more about the trip go to BabyBoomersBlueprint and the “Harley Rides” tab.….

Until next time, J.

We Ate Our Way Around Portland

This was a different Memorial Weekend in that instead of having a traditional BBQ and taking time to appreciate all of the Veterans who have made life in the U.S. the way “we know it” – my daughter and I took a road trip to Portland.  We still took the time to talk about our gratitude to all the men and women who made it possible for us to travel safely however, and we wish all of them a safe return to their loved ones….

I have been to Portland once before, but so long ago I really don’t remember much.  During this trip we did most of our exploring on foot through out the Pearl District and NW Nob Hill area.  The city is really easy to navigate around, even for someone with no sense of direction like me! Mikaila and I both thought we could live there….. the buildings aren’t as tall as in San Francisco so it’s not claustrophobic, nor are there as many cars.  Portland has done so much to become a green city and promote walking and public transportation.  I understand they have been considered the Urban model with many other cities looking at them for ideas…..

A road trip isn’t a road trip though without indulging in the local fare.  I would go back to each and every one of these spots again!

• Lodging – Inn @ Northrup Station (A delightfully bright, funky, and fun spirited boutique hotel w/ public transportation right out your door)

• The Vault - A martini bar serving only continue reading »

Wealth Masters Int’l is Raffling Off TWO Houses!

As if the wealth strategies you are exposed to at Wealth Masters International M2 conferences aren’t enough!

Just by attending the conference (a few weeks away), you will be entered in the drawing for a house giveaway.  Not one shot at it, but two!  Each of these homes are valued between 150K to 200K.Talk about making someone’s day!

No-one will be a loser though; there is a full line up of speakers during the 4 day conference.  Some include G. Edward Griffin, Marc Bruner, Wayne Allen Root, Alan Andrews…. plus many more!  The others in the lineup have expertise in the areas of politics, business, world economics, plus alternative health.  The focus is on Wealth, Health & Wisdom…..

As always, there are a number of investments strategies too.  In my past experience these have MORE than paid for my attending continue reading »

All of the Changes with Google Have Got Me Thinking

In fact the last couple of weeks, all of the Google changes over the last number of months, have had me thinking so much I needed some mountain time to clear my head.  My husband had a lull in his project schedule so we headed up to my favorite lake in the mountains, Pinecrest.  We stayed for 5 days and hiked about 5 miles each day. It was quiet there since school is back in.  Only a few other hikers and fisherman enjoying the solitude.

We had a busy summer with family committments, caretaking, house & yard projects and running our businesses, so it felt good to get recharged. We unplugged the phones and computers this time, normally not allowing ourselves to be disconnected for so long.  Not much changed while we were gone though, except our outlook.  Ready to hit the Fall season now, and make this last quarter of the year really count!

How about you?  Are you ready to move your business to the next level?
What do you do to recharge your batteries, and have you had a chance to do so lately?

Until next time,  J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”