Normally a new year marks a milestone for many of us, with declarations of "making it a better year." Starting this new year - with a new decade - is an especially memorable time. Instead of reflecting back on the past year, we're reflecting back over the past decade, and that can be an eye-opener. First and foremost, we think, "geez, that went fast!".
We left our home in Canada 2 years ago,and have settled in Spain. Many people might consider that exotic, romantic, or whatever. My husband and I simply decided to stop living for our weekends... to stop waiting until we retire to live (what if one of us didn't live that long!?).
Once you actually make that decision, it's amazing how the Universe responds.
It's wonderful to work with a positive media company that creates extraordinary products. Nice change from being immersed in negative news every day.
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.prosperedinterests.com/
Where You Learn To Be Your Own Guru
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Unbeaten is an Understatement
Unbeaten
Directed by Steven C. Barber.
This engaging and illuminating documentary, narrated by Dan Aykroyd, follows thirty-one paraplegics as they prepare for a two-hundred sixty-seven-mile road race called “Sadler’s Alaska Challenge.”
Some of them race in wheelchairs while others in hand cycles. The race itself lasts six days and takes place in Denali National Park way up in the state of Alaska. As paraplegic racer Chris Kohler explains clearly, the main difference between a wheelchair and a hand cycle is that wheelchairs only have one gear while hand cycles have twenty-one gears like a mountain bike. He and the other Alaska Challenge racers interviewed, namely, Geoffrey Erickson and Edwin Figueroa, give their accounts of how they ended up paralyzed and what sparked their interest in joining the race. Director Steven C. Barber interviews them in a way that brings out their unique personalities, wisdom and charisma while showing how some of them have the joy of expressing a sense of humor and wit. Barber includes well-edited footage from the Sadler’s Alaska Challenge and then follows two U.S. Paralympic athletes, Alejandro Albor and Oz Sanchez, as they compete at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Sanchez has the very inspiring words “Know No Limits” tattooed on his chest. The race footage not only feels captivating, but also quite suspenseful as you root for them to win during their arduous race. As one of the racers wisely states, just because they’re disabled doesn’t mean that they’re unable; they merely find other ways to reach their goals and don’t let their disability become an obstacle. It’s very uplifting and inspirational to watch as they not only talk about their courage, persistence, passion, endurance and joie de vivre, but also put those individual positive qualities into action as well, a task that’s much easier said than done. At a running time of 1 hour and 19 minutes, Unbeaten manages to be thoroughly engaging, inspirational, illuminating and genuinely uplifting. It’s the rare kind of documentary that finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them emotionally as well as intellectually. Please be sure to stay through the end credits for additional footage.
Number of times I checked my watch: 0
Released by Polaris Media Group and Vanilla Fire Productions.
Opens at the IFC Center.
From the NYC Movie Guru Reviews, January 15, 2010
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to meet Oz Sanchez later this month in Prague where he's addressing our Foundation Live Conference.
I love being aligned with a company that is helping to create such powerful and positive media.
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.prosperedinterests.com/
Directed by Steven C. Barber.
This engaging and illuminating documentary, narrated by Dan Aykroyd, follows thirty-one paraplegics as they prepare for a two-hundred sixty-seven-mile road race called “Sadler’s Alaska Challenge.”
Some of them race in wheelchairs while others in hand cycles. The race itself lasts six days and takes place in Denali National Park way up in the state of Alaska. As paraplegic racer Chris Kohler explains clearly, the main difference between a wheelchair and a hand cycle is that wheelchairs only have one gear while hand cycles have twenty-one gears like a mountain bike. He and the other Alaska Challenge racers interviewed, namely, Geoffrey Erickson and Edwin Figueroa, give their accounts of how they ended up paralyzed and what sparked their interest in joining the race. Director Steven C. Barber interviews them in a way that brings out their unique personalities, wisdom and charisma while showing how some of them have the joy of expressing a sense of humor and wit. Barber includes well-edited footage from the Sadler’s Alaska Challenge and then follows two U.S. Paralympic athletes, Alejandro Albor and Oz Sanchez, as they compete at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Sanchez has the very inspiring words “Know No Limits” tattooed on his chest. The race footage not only feels captivating, but also quite suspenseful as you root for them to win during their arduous race. As one of the racers wisely states, just because they’re disabled doesn’t mean that they’re unable; they merely find other ways to reach their goals and don’t let their disability become an obstacle. It’s very uplifting and inspirational to watch as they not only talk about their courage, persistence, passion, endurance and joie de vivre, but also put those individual positive qualities into action as well, a task that’s much easier said than done. At a running time of 1 hour and 19 minutes, Unbeaten manages to be thoroughly engaging, inspirational, illuminating and genuinely uplifting. It’s the rare kind of documentary that finds just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them emotionally as well as intellectually. Please be sure to stay through the end credits for additional footage.
Number of times I checked my watch: 0
Released by Polaris Media Group and Vanilla Fire Productions.
Opens at the IFC Center.
From the NYC Movie Guru Reviews, January 15, 2010
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to meet Oz Sanchez later this month in Prague where he's addressing our Foundation Live Conference.
I love being aligned with a company that is helping to create such powerful and positive media.
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.prosperedinterests.com/
Monday, January 18, 2010
Life in Mallorca
Am I happy with my life and the direction my life is taking?
That was a question posed a few years ago, while I was facing a crisis of conscience in my career as a journalist. I had spent more than 20 years being immersed in bad news every day, and it was taking a toll on my life in more ways than one.
My husband and I decided to stop living a life of resignation, and start living our lives on our terms. It was a BIG decision, but one we embrace with gratitude and enthusiasm.
Life is good!
Til next time,
Tanya
www.activeemotion.com
Friday, January 15, 2010
Positive Words = Positive Vibes
Living in a different Country, in a different culture, is a gift I treasure every day. I've always dreamed of living in Spain, and learning Spanish... and here I am.
I'll never miss the snow in Canada, but I sure do miss the insulated houses!
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.activeemotion.com/
I'll never miss the snow in Canada, but I sure do miss the insulated houses!
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.activeemotion.com/
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
What's Your Summit?
One definition of summit is: the highest point of attainment or aspiration, i.e., the summit of one's ambition.
I think our highest point of attainment is often defined and determined by various factors in our lives... our parents, our peers, our education, our environment, and even our physical attributes -- or lack thereof.
Erik Weihenmayer demonstrates an extraordinary gift, and inspires us to re-define our summit.
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.activeemotion.com/
I think our highest point of attainment is often defined and determined by various factors in our lives... our parents, our peers, our education, our environment, and even our physical attributes -- or lack thereof.
Erik Weihenmayer demonstrates an extraordinary gift, and inspires us to re-define our summit.
Til next time,
Tanya
http://www.activeemotion.com/
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