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Motivate Me TEDx
While at the office yesterday I fought most of the day with my still present vacation mental hangover. To save my brain from crossing wires and truly shorting out, I turned on the live stream of the TEDx Atlanta. “The Edge of the South” was the theme and the mix of speakers ranged from a 17-year old Google award winner who is doing breast cancer research to the owners of the denim line Imogene and Willie. The passion, grit and tenacity of every individual who speaks at TED events always blows me away and this group. This group did not fail to live up to the past talks I have listened to.
When I am questioning creative ideas or anything else in my life it is these types of visionaries who bring me back to center and allow me to regain control of all of the ideas.
Who or what does that for you?
If receiving a mental enema sounds like a good time to you, November 2nd TEDx will host there next gathering titled Transcend. Visit the website for more information and for tickets to this inspiring and moving experience.
Our Summer Holiday
Our vacation to Hilton Head Island was a hit. Many praises to the Holiday Inn Beach House Resort that has everything someone looking for a laid back escape could ask for. Free parking, beach location, newly renovated rooms, great restaurant in hotel, easy walk(about 1/2 block) to cute shops and great restaurants are all reasons we will be returning.
In talking with other vacationers there I learned that visiting in the fall is the way to go. The summer, through Labor Day weekend, can be crazy with packed beaches and shops and an abundance of jelly fish.
After visiting kid friendly water fountains, the beach and the pools at the hotel, Aaron sat back in his stroller and relaxed as mommy and daddy ended the holiday with a different kind of fun-OUTLET SHOPPING! As you leave the island you pass a Tanger Outlets that offers AAA discounts and coupon books that will actually save you money.
Back to work on Monday.
My head remains on the island.
My head remains on the island.
Vacation
Tomorrow we begin our first official family vacation. We have made several trips to Joe’s hometown in North Carolina before but this is our first “new destination” vacation. Hilton Head, South Carolina was chosen for its short driving distance and great hotel deals. Once Aaron has another year on him we will make our next holiday to the wonderful Cannon Beach in Oregon. Currently we do not wish to inflict the agony of a 21-month old enduring a five hour flight on anyone. We are nice people.
As he grows older we are excited to provide our son the opportunity to experience other lands. While the smell of sea air is wonderful, the Rudyard Kipling quote above means a lot to me. The scent of new lands is an intoxicating one and I look forward to sharing that with our son.
Add “pick up passport application” to my to-do list.
Maria Pinkelton 