The VA in Alex Bay

Today was truly a historical day in America's history. For a while today there were no color boundaries in America only pride, patriotism and a love for democracy and the change that system enabled. Today's moments weren't about politics but about America and her core. As a country we are created from a vast whirlpool of immigrants from across the world. Those immigrants, our ancestors, saw enormous potential in America. Today President Obama reminded us of our potential. Our ancestors shouldn't have worked, struggled, sacrificed and died in vain for a country we have seemly grown tired of. Let's show the world what America is made of. Let's show the world we aren't tired of being free. We don't want handouts, aid and complacency. Let's revive the spirit of growth, pride and devotion to a way of life like no other in the world. President Obama challenged all of us today. It was a challenge to check back into America and get back into what democracy it all about.

I know that this seemly has nothing to do with virtual assistants and real estate but look deeper. Look at the faces of the people across the country today as the President took his oath. The tired, hopeless look was wiped away. How will that translate into our economic future? I don't know but I hope our future, economic or otherwise, mirrors the smile and love on President Obama's face today.

Let's check in with each other later on this issue ~~ Jeri

Labels: economic future, inauguration, politics, President Obama, real estate, virtual assistant

Can you stretch your imagine, I mean REALLY stretch it to imagine living without your computer for an entire day?

This includes:

• NO web surfing
• NO email
• NO online working
• NO Twittering
• NO MySpace
• NO Facebook
• NO IM
• Don't Even Check Your Calendar!

Are you up for the challenge? Great! Tomorrow is Shutdown Day. The idea of Shutdown Day project is simple - just shutdown your computer for one whole day of the year. Instead of hanging off a keyboard all day involve yourself in some other activities: sports, gardening, fun stuff with friends and family - whatever, just to remind yourself that there still exists a world outside your monitor screen.

You can sign up for the challenge on the Shutdown Day site, http://www.shutdown.org/. Prove to yourself, and the world that you can do it. Enter photos and videos about your challenge. As an added incentive you have a chance to win prizes!

Go ahead...Just Do It...as a great shoe company always says...it is Saturday anyway....you need a break!

We will meet back here Monday to talk about rehab.

Labels: energy savings, go green, shutdown day, virtual assistant