My View Points

2012 Summer Olympics

must say that I totally enjoyed the opening Olympic ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London last night.  The planning committee did an outstanding job.

Everything was spectacular.  One of my favorite parts was the snippet with James Bond and The Queen.  Daniel Craig and the Queen’s stunt double were both brilliant. I was impressed with the how similar the double looked to Queen Elizabeth. Daniel Craig never fails to deliver an outstanding performance in everything he does. I love this man…

The dance routine with the music taking you across the decades, was amazing. What really took me by surprise was how multi-cultural the ensemble group looked.  I was happy to see so many faces from different groups make up the cast and have fun with the song and dance.  Hats off to the producer and casting agent for selecting such a wonderful group. The costume designer and the choreographers also deserve a round of applause for the moving performance. I really enjoyed watching and singing the tunes.

I am looking forward to watching the Summer Olympics over the next few weeks and look forward to sharing my thoughts on the games.

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I have to say congratulations to Jeremy Britt, Winner of Season 13 and the Semi Finalists. What an accomplishment with their weight loss.

I am energized to achieve my weight loss goals.

Thanks Biggest Loser!!

photo credit: paul bates

Today I learned that one of my friends lost a very close childhood friend.  It was sad to hear the person’s last days on earth were not fun due to a host of ailments.  I have heard so much about this person over the years, that I felt like I lost an old friend myself.  He was always the life of the party and would light up any room once he entered.  A man with many talents and gifts.  Always thinking of others first.

I reflected on the memories of this friend and how important it is to enjoy life each day. Exercise, eat right. tell those that you love how much you care about them. Fulfill your destiny and live life to the fullest.

It is so funny that my thoughts are more focused when I exercise and practice my yoga stretches. I personally believe that there is a correlation between diet and exercise and positive energy.

I want to share a quote from Lou Holtz that inspired me today on attitude:

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

Lou Holtz was a famous football coach that was born in 1937. He is an active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker. I wonder why is it that great football coaches, can create such soul stirring motivational quotes.  What a gift and talent to have. Thanks Mr. Holtz for this timeless quote that is so empowering.